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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN WA1VAAF74JD005557 · Checked Sep 14, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 5

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WA1VAAF74JD•••••• 2018 Audi Q7

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139on the model
35builds in total
Most reported Engine 2 Service Brakes 1 Forward Collision Avoidance 1 Exterior Lighting 1

What owners of this build wrote

Exterior Lighting Oct 2025
The console displays side marker light defective warning, but both the side marker lights are working
Engine Apr 2023
While driving, car stops and message " Drive System:Malfunction! Please Contact Service" comes on along with check engine light and message indicator
Service Brakes Dec 2021
Icy road, pulling up to stop sign, at 5-8 MPH , had just pulled out of parking space, touched brakes to slow down, brakes locked up, tried to pump to release brakes with no response, car stopped brakes released
Unknown Or Other Jan 2019
The car can be locked by a toddler from rear seat even when the child safety is enabled while the car is idle. It does not matter whether the remote/key is inside or outside the car. When the car is idle, you cannot unlock the car using the remote and the toddler will be locked…
Engine Aug 2022
At approx 56,600 miles I received a low engine coolant error on my vehicle. Upon inspection, all engine coolant was gone from the tank. Engine coolant was refilled by me at home. The next day, I received a low oil error on my vehicle. Upon inspection, the oil was below the…

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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 WA1VAAF74JD005557 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.