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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN WA1LXAF78LD003383 · Checked Aug 20, 2026
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WA1LXAF78LD•••••• 2020 Audi Q7

This build draws 2.6× more complaints than the average 2020 Audi Q7 build (4 vs 2).

4on this build
26on the model
17builds in total
Most reported Electrical System 2 Engine 1 Power Train 1

What owners of this build wrote

Engine Aug 2024
Turbo charger failure at approximately 30,000 miles
Power Train Jul 2024
Central control module failure. Item is under recall for various Q5 models. Q7 is essentially the same car with same water intrusion problem. Why isn’t it included in recall. Very dangerous stall
Electrical System Apr 2024
The contact owns a 2020 Audi Q7. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH, the messages "Electrical Malfunction" and "Stop Vehicle" were displayed. The contact stated that moments later the vehicle shut off and failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to the…
Electrical System Dec 2023
Emergency battery light came on with a description of power malfunction. The light went from yellow to red then shortly stopped in the road while driving with complete power outage

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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 WA1LXAF78LD003383 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.