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WA1LAAF75HD••••••2017 Audi Q7
This build draws 2.6× more complaints than the average 2017 Audi Q7 build (14 vs 5).
14on this build
314on the model
59builds in total
Most reportedExterior Lighting 7Engine 3Electrical System 2Suspension 1
What owners of this build wrote
Electrical SystemSep 2026
The vehicle has a recurring electrical failure involving the camshaft position sensor circuit (DTC P0365). The sensor itself is functional, but the wiring harness leading to the sensor develops internal copper fatigue due to a design flaw in the factory routing. The harness is…
Exterior LightingMar 2026
Warning message on dashboard regarding right side marker light defective. This warning only occurs after sundown when the daylight sensor has engaged. Confirmed by Audi dealer service on 3/12/2026. Dealer reports this is due to a problem with a LED light inside the headlamp…
SteeringJul 2025
Was driving on small town road, pulling into gas station, and 'steering malfunction, stop car immediately' notice popped up, with red steering wheel icon above message with line across wheel and exclamation mark. I lost power steering at the same time, immediately. Very…
EngineDec 2024
Drive system malfunction warning while driving on the highway at 75 mph and the car began sputtering, lugging, jerking and had to be manually shifted to get it safely off the highway. If we had been in traffic we would have been rear ended as the car drastically lost speed on…
SuspensionApr 2024
While driving, the lower suspension control arm broke in half. No impact to the part, a break with no explanation. Cause the vehicle to veer to one side while the vehicle dropped in ride height causing the tire to rub on the inside of the wheel well. The damage could have caused…
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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 WA1LAAF75HD036088 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.