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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN WA1VAAF72JD028870 · Checked Sep 7, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 4

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WA1VAAF72JD•••••• 2018 Audi Q7

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139on the model
35builds in total
Most reported Air Bags 1 Suspension 1 Exterior Lighting 1 Forward Collision Avoidance 1

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Forward Collision Avoidance Mar 2025
Twice, without logically-relevant symptom or warning, when the vehicle attempted to accelerate from a low speed in the middle of a busy intersection, the AEB incorrectly activated, suddenly stopped the vehicle, startled the drivers, and nearly caused accidents. Turned out, this…
Exterior Lighting Mar 2024
Warning light comes on stating front left side marker light is not working. However, light is on. Warning continues to come and ding non-stop despite the light working correctly. Searching the internet shows that this has happened to thousands of people. Audi is trying to charge…
Suspension Feb 2024
67,000 miles and broken rear right coil spring. Very serious issue as it can cause an accident while driving. No warnings or messages. Heard loud pop and rear right was sagging. Many other people with this model Q7 have had the same problem. A part like this should not be…
Air Bags Jul 2023
The contact owns a 2018 Audi Q7. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the passenger’s side air bag warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local service center who diagnosed that the passenger’s side seat cushion needed to be…

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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 WA1VAAF72JD028870 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.