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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN WA1LAAF73HD020925 · Checked Sep 13, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 20

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WA1LAAF73HD•••••• 2017 Audi Q7

This build draws 3.8× more complaints than the average 2017 Audi Q7 build (20 vs 5).

20on this build
312on the model
59builds in total
1involved a crash
3injuries
Most reported Exterior Lighting 12 Electrical System 3 Engine 3 Structure 2

What owners of this build wrote

Air Bags crash Aug 2016
Airbags deployed with extreme force in a low impact collision. (in a school parking lot speed less than 15mph) caused severe emotional trauma to me and my daughter
Exterior Lighting Feb 2026
Warning light for right side marker light comes on. Light seems to be working, but warning comes on. Cost to repair is thousands of dollars. It is a well known complaint of this car
Structure Feb 2025
Sunroof leaks into the car in rear shorting out subwoofer and components apparently the drain tubes are not secure and separate many complaints on this issue should be a recall no warnings just tons of moisture
Power Train Dec 2024
The contact owns a 2017 Audi Q7. The contact stated that while driving on the highway at 40 MPH, the front end started shaking violently, with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The following messages "Drive Malfunction and Oil Consumption" were displayed. The contact…
Engine Sep 2022
Water pump failure at 46k miles
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN WA1LAAF73HD020925 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.