2007 Audi A4
This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 196
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Air bags
Campaigns on file for 2007
None on file
61% of complaints
Complaints per year
2007: 196 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1996 | 89 |
| 1997 | 98 |
| 1998 | 258 |
| 1999 | 190 |
| 2000 | 96 |
| 2001 | 131 |
| 2002 | 181 |
| 2003 | 210 |
| 2004 | 189 |
| 2005 | 219 |
| 2006 | 295 |
| 2007 | 196 |
| 2008 | 175 |
| 2009 | 120 |
| 2010 | 64 |
| 2011 | 11 |
| 2012 | 19 |
| 2013 | 24 |
| 2014 | 32 |
| 2015 | 19 |
| 2016 | 11 |
| 2017 | 57 |
| 2018 | 45 |
| 2019 | 10 |
| 2020 | 128 |
| 2021 | 11 |
| 2022 | 6 |
| 2023 | 10 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Air bags
61% · 119 reportsMost commonly citing side/window.
Show complaint excerpts
Air bags did not work in a accident in 2010. Speed was approximately 25 mpg. Accident involved the right side front panel of the vehicle. The vehicle did not stop at a four way stop. Received recall notice by Audi March 2017.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-11
The above listed vehicle was in an accident with extensive damage to the vehicle. The airbag on the driver side didn't deploy, which caused major injuries to the forehead and other body parts.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-03-18
Purchased car from elk grove Audi as a certified used vehicle. The seat broke and no airbags deployed. I was at a stop light with one truck in front of me also stopped.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-03-04
Also filed under Seats
Engine
9% · 17 reportsEngine and engine cooling
7% · 13 reportsMost commonly citing engine and emission control.
Show complaint excerpts
I was driving on the highway and felt an extremely hot drop fall on top of my foot while wearing sandals. The pain was so bad I had to stop on the emergency lane to see what it was.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-03-06
Power train
6% · 11 reportsMost commonly citing clutch assembly and automatic transmission.
Electrical system
5% · 10 reportsMost commonly citing ignition.
Show complaint excerpts
The moonroof was very poorly designed/built. It clogs very easily and forces rain into the battery area. Other than that, it goes into the footwells and the comfort control module is beneath the drivers footwell. Soaking in water destroyed it.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-10-02
Safety timeline
3 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2007Complaint volume 196 complaints filed for this model year.
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2017-04-28Air bags16V382000 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 28, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-822-2834.
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2018-03-30Air bags17V032000 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 30, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.
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2018-06-29Air bags18V427000 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Remedy: Audi has notified owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag with an alternate remedy part, free of charge. The recall began June 29, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.
Buy-smart checklist
2007 Audi A4 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Air bags: 119 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 17 reports on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 13 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 16V382000 · Air bags
- Recall 17V032000 · Air bags
- Recall 18V427000 · Air bags
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- Is the 2007 Audi A4 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2007 Audi A4 is rated "worse than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2007 Audi A4?
- The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 61% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2007 Audi A4 have?
- 3 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.