AUDI A4 · model year

2007 AUDI A4

226 NHTSA complaints, 6 crash reports, and 3 active recalls for this specific cohort.

NHTSA overall rating

Not crash-tested

New Car Assessment Program

The 2007AUDIA4 carries 226 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 6 crashes, 0 fires, 6 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.

Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2007 A4 is air bags with 118 filings, followed by engine (17) and electrical system (9). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability. This model year has 3 active recall campaigns, which means the manufacturer is obligated to remedy the covered defect at no charge for the life of the vehicle — the full NHTSA campaign numbers are listed below.

NHTSA currently has 9 investigation files overlapping the 2007 A4. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.

226
Complaints
6
Crashes
0
Fires
6
Injuries
0
Deaths

Total Complaints

226 filings

Crashes Reported

6 reports

Source

NHTSA ODI

Federal complaints database

Complaints vs. fleet median (215)

Above median complaint volume — review patterns below.

Complaints by Component

ComponentCount
AIR BAGS118
ENGINE17
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM9
POWER TRAIN9
UNKNOWN OR OTHER8
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING8
EXTERIOR LIGHTING8
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL8
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE5
STEERING5
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM4
TIRES3
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE3
SEATS3
SEAT BELTS3

Recalls (3)

18V42700022/06/2018

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2005-2008 Audi A4 Sedan, A4 Avant, S4 Avant and S4 Sedan, 2007-2008 RS4 Sedan, 2004 RS4 Cabriolet, 2007-2009 A4 Cabriolet and S4 Cabriolet, 2005-2011 A6 Sedan, 2006-2011 A6 Avant, and 2007-2011 S6 Sedan vehicles. These vehicles are

17V03200011/01/2017

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2009 Audi A4 Cabriolet, S4 Cabriolet, A6 Avant, A6 Sedan and S6 Sedan vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, N

16V38200001/06/2016

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 Audi A4, and 2005-2011 Audi A6 vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, th

Recent Complaints

20260212UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Headlight brightness needs to be better regulated (limited) for safety reasons. During night/darkness driving conditions, the headlights of some (newer) oncoming vehicles have an LED blue light brightness that is unsafe because the blinding light makes it impossible for other drivers to see the road until this type of oncoming vehicle passes.

20241220AIR BAGS

The contact's granddaughter owns a 2007 Audi A4. The contact stated that upon taking the vehicle to the dealer to be repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V427000 (Air Bags), the dealer informed the contact that the recall repair could not be completed because the odometer did not display the mileage as per the manufacturer's policy. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue, but no assistance was provided. The contact's granddaughter had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

20231002UNKNOWN OR OTHER

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. Now the windows don't go up or down. The moonroof refuses to open or shut. The car will not lock or unlock with the key. The car has sat now for too long and will no longer even turn on. The insurance company looked it all over and denied my claim. The vehicle has pretty much been totalled. Even after paying professionals to clear out the clog, there's still massive problems with it.

20231002ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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. Now the windows don't go up or down. The moonroof refuses to open or shut. The car will not lock or unlock with the key. The car has sat now for too long and will no longer even turn on. The insurance company looked it all over and denied my claim. The vehicle has pretty much been totalled. Even after paying professionals to clear out the clog, there's still massive problems with it.

20230715ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

They have a design defect which allows water to get into the cabin via the moon roof. They also have an electrical motherboard under the drivers feet (comfort control module) that shorts out when it gets wet (which is easy when the rain comes in from the faulty moon roof). Now I cannot un/lock my doors, operate my windows open/closed, etc. And I believe it has negatively effected my ability for brake lights to function properly. This is a widespread issue, not just on mine. They were even class action sued for the same issue with a different year model (and settled out of court, but I was not an owner of the other car year). Please help. Thank you.

20230715UNKNOWN OR OTHER

They have a design defect which allows water to get into the cabin via the moon roof. They also have an electrical motherboard under the drivers feet (comfort control module) that shorts out when it gets wet (which is easy when the rain comes in from the faulty moon roof). Now I cannot un/lock my doors, operate my windows open/closed, etc. And I believe it has negatively effected my ability for brake lights to function properly. This is a widespread issue, not just on mine. They were even class action sued for the same issue with a different year model (and settled out of court, but I was not an owner of the other car year). Please help. Thank you.

20230715STEERING

They have a design defect which allows water to get into the cabin via the moon roof. They also have an electrical motherboard under the drivers feet (comfort control module) that shorts out when it gets wet (which is easy when the rain comes in from the faulty moon roof). Now I cannot un/lock my doors, operate my windows open/closed, etc. And I believe it has negatively effected my ability for brake lights to function properly. This is a widespread issue, not just on mine. They were even class action sued for the same issue with a different year model (and settled out of court, but I was not an owner of the other car year). Please help. Thank you.

20230216AIR BAGS

My 2007 Audi A4 is part of the Takata airbag lawsuit so I scheduled an appointment to have it repaired at Audi of Tampa. I had my car towed there because the battery recently died and I was told I needed to have the key reprogrammed because it would not start after replacing the battery and figured I could have both repairs done at the same time. My appointment was at 7pm but when I arrived nobody had any knowledge of my appointment and was told they do not make appointments that late in the day but a technician would give me a call. I leave my car there and receive a call today from the repair technician Tyler King who proceeded to tell me that prior to doing anything to the car he'd have to run a diagnostics test that would cost me $500! WHAT? Just to give a diagnosis that I've already been given? Insane. So now that I do not have that kind of money what am I supposed to do? Tow it back home and have a locksmith reprogram the key and ignore the airbag issue? I feel unsafe in the Audi

20230109AIR BAGS

2007 AUDI A4. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO AIRBAG SAFETY RECALL. THE CONSUMER STATED THE AIRBAG WAS REPLACED ON MAY 30, 2018.

20220910AIR BAGS

Many years ago Audi advised that there is a defect with the air bag in my vehicle, and that they would change it for free. I contacted a dealer and they said they would contact me after the part is available. They have done nothing, the defective air bag is still in the car, the company still explains that the airbag can cause serious injury to occupants, and I still drive my family in the car. Now they are suggesting that because the car is nearing 15 years old they may disregard the risk to my family and not take responsibility for the defective air bag. The car has been to the shop, but their current web site does not clearly say, in plain language, that the air bag has been replaced. The language is not written so that an average prudent person can understand. I would like, in straight forward and unambiguous language, to know what the status is with the car.

20220218POWER TRAIN

The contact owns a 2007 Audi A4. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would not properly accelerate while depressing the accelerator pedal. Eventually, the vehicle stalled and would no longer operate as designed. During the failure, the check engine warning light was illuminated. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were not contacted. The failure mileage was 100,000.

Mileage: 100,000

20220105POWER TRAIN

My vehicle will disengage forward or drive at times (transmission) unknowingly and as you apply the gas it sometimes will engage and go forward or reverse in a high speed. Stopped at a light or stop sign becomes dangerous as you are not in control of your speed. Or you may be moved into traffic and lose forward or reverse power.

20220105VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

My vehicle will disengage forward or drive at times (transmission) unknowingly and as you apply the gas it sometimes will engage and go forward or reverse in a high speed. Stopped at a light or stop sign becomes dangerous as you are not in control of your speed. Or you may be moved into traffic and lose forward or reverse power.

20201105AIR BAGS

RECEIVED AIRBAG RECALL NHTSA 16V079 ON APRIL 2016. AFTER ALMOST 3 YEARS OF WAITING FOR PARTS DUE TO SHORTAGE THE AIRBAG WAS REPLACED ON FEBRUARY 2019. ON APRIL 2019 AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON. DEALER SCANNED VEHICLE AND SAID WAS UNRELATED TO THE AIRBAG WHICH IT WAS JUST REPLACED AND WANTED TO CHARGE ME OVER $800 FOR A REAR SEATBELT TENSIONER. I DIDN'T THINK THEY WERE BEING HONEST SO I TOOK THE CAR TO ANOTHER NON-AUDI DEALER AND THEY CONFIRMED THE AIRBAG CODES WERE RELATED TO ACTUAL AIRBAG WHICH WAS REPLACED. AFTER A LOT OF BACK AND FORTH AND AGGRAVATION WITH AUDI, THEY DECIDED TO REPLACE THE AIRBAG A SECOND TIME ON MAY OF 2020 AND AIRBAG LIGHT WENT AWAY. HOWEVER, 5 MONTHS LATER ON OCTOBER OF 2020 AIRBAG LIGHT CAME BACK ON. DEALER NOW SAYS THE AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE IS NOT GOOD AND WANTS TO CHARGE ME $2,800 PLUS TAXES TO REPLACE IT. I FEEL THEY DON'T KNOW WHAT IS CAUSING THE PROBLEM AND ARE PRESENTING ME WITH A FAT BILL WITH THE HOPES I WILL WALK AWAY WITHOUT REPAIRING, THIS WAY THEY ARE

20200224AIR BAGS

MY WIFE RECEIVED AN "URGENT" RECALL FOR AIRBAGS ON HER 2007 AUDI IN JANUARY 2018. TO DATE, THIS RECALL HAS NOT BEEN COMPLETED. A SECOND RECALL WAS ISSUED IN JUNE 2018 ON ANOTHER PART OF PART OF THE AIRBAG WHICH HAS NOT BEEN COMPLETED. THIS IS REDICULOUS ON A RECALL THAT COULD PROVE FATAL SHOULD MY WIFE BE IN AN ACCIDENT. THE CLOSEST DEALERSHIPS EXCUSE IS THAT PARTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE ?? AFTER ALMOST TWO YEARS ?? WE COULD USE A LITTLE HELP HERE.

20190529AIR BAGS

THIS RECALL WAS ISSUED IN FEB 2018. I HAD MY CAR AT AUDI, MOHEGAN LAKE, NY FOR SERVICE IN JULY 2018. PARTS APPARENTLY WERE NOT AVAILABLE. I HAVE NOT BEEN CONTACTED SINCE FOR THE REPAIR. WHEN CALLING 5/29/2019, I WAS TOLD I WOULD BE PUT ON A WAITING LIST, WHICH HAS APPX 80 PEOPLE ON IT. THEY COULD NOT CONFIRM IF I WAS ALREADY ON FROM MY JULY 2018 VISIT. THIS IS DANGEROUS AND NEED A REMEDY.

20190529AIR BAGS

TAKATA RECALL. I WENT TO AUDI MELBOURNE FL 2 YRS AGO AND THEY SAID THEY REPLACED IT...THREE MONTHS AGO I GOT NOTIFICATION THAT IT WAS NOT A PERMANENT FIX...I TOOK IT BACK TO THEM ON THE 15 OF MAY AND SINCE THEN THE LIGHT ON MY DASHBOARD SAYS THAT IT IS NOT WORKING...IT TAKES ME 5HRS BACK AND FORTH 2X AND A DAY OFF WORK...I WAS TOLD THAT THEY WOULD CHARGE ME IF IT WAS NOT THEIR PROBLEM...WELL THE LIGHT WAS NOT GOING ON BEFORE AND I WAS TOLD THE WAS NOT PERMANENT FIX EITHER...I HAVE GRANDCHILDREN THAT I TAKE FROM SCHOOL...THIS IS DISGUSTING AT BEST...THEY SAID THEY WOULD HAVE SOMEONE BRING MY CAR TO THEM AND LEAVE ME WITHOUT A CAR TOMORROW...GREAT HOW DO I GET TO WORK...WHAT IS GOING ON...WHAT SHOULD I DO!!!

20190318FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

FUEL STARTS TO LEAK OUT OF THE FUEL PUMP TANK SEAL RIGHT AFTER FILLING UP THE GAS TANK AND WHEN PARKED ON SLOPES

Mileage: 83,000

20181206ENGINE

2007 AUDI A4. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO ISSUE WITH OIL CONSUMPTION. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE OIL RETURN RINGS COLLAPSED. THE MOTOR GOT HOT AND CAUSED 3 HOLES IN 3 EXHAUST VALVES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. *JS

20181115AIR BAGS

TAKATA RECALL--- AUDI REFUSES TO COMPLETE THE AIR BAG REPAIRS AT THEIR EXPENSE

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many complaints does the 2007 AUDI A4 have?
The 2007 AUDI A4 has 226 NHTSA complaints, 6 crashes, 0 fires, 6 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
Are there any recalls for the 2007 AUDI A4?
Yes, the 2007 AUDI A4 has 3 recall(s). The most common affected component is AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE. Recalls are issued by NHTSA and manufacturers must provide a free remedy.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 AUDI A4?
The most-complained component for the 2007 AUDI A4 is AIR BAGS with 118 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include ENGINE and ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Is the 2007 AUDI A4 safe to buy?
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.

Vehicle Safety Guides

Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.