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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN WA1LAAF7XHD039651 · Checked Nov 14, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 13

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WA1LAAF7XHD•••••• 2017 Audi Q7

This build draws 2.4× more complaints than the average 2017 Audi Q7 build (13 vs 5).

13on this build
317on the model
59builds in total
1involved a crash
1injuries
Most reported Exterior Lighting 4 Suspension 3 Electrical System 2 Service Brakes 1

What owners of this build wrote

Steering crash Oct 2025
On Thursday, October 30, 2025, when I got seated in my car, put my seat belts on, and put the car in reverse gear to slowly get out of my parking space, it kept on going in reverse and won’t stop with break I tried to change the parking mode or drive mode but the steering column…
Suspension Oct 2026
I was backing out of a retail shopping parking lot and heard a loud bang, then a horrible noise from the front driver side. The car went on a lock down - was useless. The front driver wheel was pushed out and we could see control arms. Broken underneath. I had no warning, no…
Exterior Lighting Feb 2025
Front left side marker light defective. See owner's manual
Electrical System Oct 2024
Front left and right marker lights show up as defective on the dashboard, intermittently, but the lights are working. Have seen on different forums that this is not uncommon with this vehicle. Many complaints. Tried working with Audi/USA and have followed their advice with…
Engine Sep 2024
Engine malfunctioned with 126,292 miles on it after always servicing it at dealer. Diagnosis was "broken valve". This was after communicating with dealer regarding excessive oil consumption and "drive system malfunction". Dealer repaired spark plugs
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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 WA1LAAF7XHD039651 · decoded Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.