MYRModel Year Report

2007 Audi A4

◆ Worse than typical
2007 Audi A4
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:43:01.092Z

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Audi A4 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2007 highlighted. 1995: 1 complaints 1995 1996: 89 complaints 1997: 98 complaints 1998: 258 complaints 1999: 190 complaints 1999 2000: 96 complaints 2001: 131 complaints 2002: 181 complaints 2003: 210 complaints 2003 2004: 189 complaints 2005: 219 complaints 2006: 295 complaints 2007: 196 complaints 2007 2008: 175 complaints 2009: 120 complaints 2010: 64 complaints 2011: 11 complaints 2011 2012: 19 complaints 2013: 24 complaints 2014: 32 complaints 2015: 19 complaints 2015 2016: 11 complaints 2017: 55 complaints 2018: 44 complaints 2019: 10 complaints 2019 2020: 127 complaints 2021: 11 complaints 2022: 6 complaints 2023: 10 complaints 2023 2024: 2 complaints 2024
2007: 196 complaints
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YearComplaints
19951
199689
199798
1998258
1999190
200096
2001131
2002181
2003210
2004189
2005219
2006295
2007196
2008175
2009120
201064
201111
201219
201324
201432
201519
201611
201755
201844
201910
2020127
202111
20226
202310
20242

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

AIR BAGS 61%

61% of complaints: air bags — 119 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing side/window.

CRASH INJURY
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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, 20171111

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, 20140318

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, 20120304

Also filed under SEATS

ENGINE 9%

9% of complaints: engine — 17 distinct reports on file.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 7%

7% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 13 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing engine and emission control.

INJURY
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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, 20140306

Also filed under UNKNOWN OR OTHER

POWER TRAIN 6%

6% of complaints: power train — 11 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing clutch assembly and automatic transmission.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 5%

5% of complaints: electrical system — 10 distinct reports on file, most 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, 20231002

Also filed under UNKNOWN OR OTHER

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 2007 — complaint volume: 196
R 20170428 — air bags

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.

Campaign 16V382000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20180330 — air bags

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.

Campaign 17V032000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20180629 — air bags

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.

Campaign 18V427000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2007 Audi A4 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (119 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (17 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (13 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 16V382000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 17V032000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 18V427000 (air bags) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2014 ▲ 2018 ▲ 2017

WORST YEARS

■ 2006 ■ 1998 ◆ 2005

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FAQ

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 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.