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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN WA1VAAF70HD038078 · Checked Sep 18, 2026
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WA1VAAF70HD•••••• 2017 Audi Q7

This build draws 1.9× more complaints than the average 2017 Audi Q7 build (10 vs 5).

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312on the model
59builds in total
Most reported Exterior Lighting 4 Steering 1 Suspension 1 Visibility/wiper 1

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Exterior Lighting Oct 2024
My 7 year old car now display the below error and Audi says it will cost $6000 to fix this. $6K to fix a broken light is unacceptable especially because it is a known issue. Audi recall campaign 97CB (NHTSA campaign ID 16V642000) addresses this exact issue
Latches/locks/linkages Aug 2024
The contact owns a 2017 Audi Q7. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked in the driveway, the contact exited the vehicle to remove her three-year-old from of the driver's rear seat; however, all four doors inadvertently locked. The contact stated that the State…
Electrical System Jul 2024
The left front marker light is not working and a warning shows up on the dashboard. It's a safety issue as the vehicle may be less visible at night, increasing the risk of a crash. I took my vehicle to an Audi dealership. The person helping me knew immediately what the issue was…
Unknown Or Other Jun 2021
Premature Water Pump Failure. I took our 2017 Audi Q7 into the dealer for a 60k mi service. The vehicle has been serviced as recommended by Audi at the dealership at every interval. On this visit everything looked normal but they discovered a leak in the water pump. Quoted a…
Air Bags Jun 2021
Clockspring in the steering wheel premature failure. 2017 Audi Q7, 60k miles. The steering wheel has been making grinding noises when turning. Took the car into the dealership for the scheduled 60k service and reported the issue. They diagnosed and said that the Clockspring is…
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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 WA1VAAF70HD038078 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.