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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN WA1LAAF77HD018482 · Checked Nov 3, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 14

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WA1LAAF77HD•••••• 2017 Audi Q7

This build draws 2.6× more complaints than the average 2017 Audi Q7 build (14 vs 5).

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314on the model
59builds in total
Most reported Exterior Lighting 8 Electrical System 3 Engine 2 Steering 1

What owners of this build wrote

Exterior Lighting Jan 2026
The car is displaying "Right front marker light defective". This lessens the visibility when turning. This problem is a VIN specific recall of the 2017 Q7 and my VIN is not included, even though I am experiencing the exact same problem as the recall on the other VINs from the…
Engine Mar 2025
According to the dealer’s diagnosis, a burnt and broken valve caused the car to shake violently while I was driving on the highway with my family, including our three children. Prior to this incident, there were no warning lights or error messages. Only after the shaking began…
Suspension Aug 2024
The suspension spring on the passenger side rear wheel broke
Electrical System Nov 2022
Front left side marker defective
Steering May 2019
Clicking noise while stoping and buzzing while turning. I am not alone, but there are thousands like owners complaining about this , why no official is asking audi to fix it? Or do we need fire and crashes and life losses for nhts to issue a recall?
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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 WA1LAAF77HD018482 · decoded Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.