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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN WA1LAAF74HD032873 · Checked Aug 7, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 18

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WA1LAAF74HD•••••• 2017 Audi Q7

This build draws 3.4× more complaints than the average 2017 Audi Q7 build (18 vs 5).

18on this build
310on the model
59builds in total
1involved a crash
Most reported Exterior Lighting 10 Electrical System 4 Steering 1 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 1

What owners of this build wrote

Unknown Or Other crash Jul 2019
While backing up, image of rear view and overhead camera froze. Image showed a clear area behind car and I continued to back. I backed several more yards and hit thick underbrush before I realized the image was not accurate. I cut off car and restarted and image still froze.…
Electrical System Feb 2026
I am having issues with my vehicle ( Audi 2017 Q7)that matches Audi Recall 97CB NHTSA campaign Number 16V642000 regarding the side marker light software malfunction. While my VIN is not currently showing as open on a Recall my vehicle is experiencing the marker lights failure.…
Exterior Lighting Dec 2025
I was driving last night and the "marker light is defective" error came on. This is a well documented defect in the Audi Q7 and many are subject to recall for this issue
Engine Jan 2023
Vehicle was parked and went out to start it and coolent was all over ground under car. Water Pump blew on Audi with only 25,000 miles on it. Currently a class action on the Q7 3T stating the water pumps keep going out on new vehicles or vehicles with low mileage. Now the…
Suspension Dec 2022
Both rear coil springs were found rusted and broken by Audi dealer and need to be replaced. Car shouldn't be driven since both broken coil springs are just resting on the lower control arms. Quoted $2,171.05 before tax and shop fees
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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 WA1LAAF74HD032873 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.