KnownCarProblems2007 Audi A4 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 196 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Audi A4, most often about the air bags (61% of complaints, typically around 78,000 miles). It is 4th of 26 A4 model years by number of complaints and has 3 recalls.
Most common 2007 Audi A4 problems
Air bags
119 complaints · 61%Half of these problems showed up before 78,000 miles. Parts named most often: side/window.
Takata recall. I only have this car and fear for my life as the airbags have been deemed defective and the car is on recall. I need to have these airbags replaced right away so I can drive my car. I was never advised by Audi about a recall for the passenger side airbag.
Takata recall I called to schedule a recall repair at my local Audi dealership(fresno, ca Audi/porsche) and they told me that they didn't have the part and that thy were not sure when a new one would arrive. So it's been about 4 weeks now since I talked to the Audi dealership and I'm driving around with a faulty…
Engine
29 complaints · 15%Half of these problems showed up before 74,500 miles. Parts named most often: engine, exhaust system.
Oil warning light came on. This is after a 75,000 mile checkup was performed (even though the car has less than 75,000 miles) the car petered out on me, had it towed to the dealership service where I was told it had a blown engine.
Extremely bad oil consumption the car uses a quart under 1000 miles and has received all of the updates with this problem that Audi offers. This is a manufactures defect that plague many models and this should be recalled to assist the consumer before its too late.
Transmission
11 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 88,500 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission, clutch assembly.
On 6/10/2014, I drove my 2007 Audi A4 a few miles to a local business and parked. On attempting to restart the car I found that the ignition key spun in the ignition cylinder assembly. It took approximately two minutes of spinning and light pushing for key the mechanism to reengaged, and the car to restart. During the…
The contact owns a 2007 Audi A4. The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH, the vehicle jerked and the RPM gauge fluctuated rapidly. The contact mentioned that the vehicle failed to accelerate when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The contact stated that the failure occurred constantly. The vehicle was taken…
Fuel system
11 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 76,000 miles. Parts named most often: delivery.
2007 Audi A4 avant. Vehicle loses power when accelerating. The failure occurred each time I would accelerate in excess of 55 MPH. To correct this failure a new camshaft, cam follower, and fuel pump were installed in the vehicle for a total of $1,749.97.
Fuel cut-off/surging when accelerating. Engine is not throwing any engine codes; however, a loss of power is present when accelerating. This occurs every time I try to accelerate. This is a known issue with the cam follower and high pressure fuel pump on all 2.0t fsi motors from Audi and vw. My cam follower has a hole…
Electrical
10 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 72,500 miles. Parts named most often: ignition.
After a stop light changed to green I started a left turn. Immediately the car started to "shake". It seemed like I was driving over some lane divider bumps. I noticed the engine light was on so I found a safe place to pull over. The car had to be towed. The dealership diagnosed a faulty ignition coil.( all four…
When driving my car has what is and should be a recall with the given number of complaints regarding this issue of "right or left dipped headlight." Audi of america is quite aware but this is not just any recall this is a safety concern and like windshield and airbags should be looked into quite seriously.
Speed control
9 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 66,500 miles. Parts named most often: accelerator pedal.
I have an Audi A4 2007. Friday, march 5 I was driving to work and the car starting revving by itself, but slowing down at the same time. I was forced to put it in neutral and coast to the side of the road. Took it to the dealer, they said it was the fuel pump, replaced it. Saturday, I was the last car on an exit ramp…
The contact owns a 2007 Audi A4. The contact was driving 70 MPH when the accelerator pedal was released and the vehicle accelerated without warning. The contact also stated that every warning light illuminated intermittently during the failure. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not…
Other or unspecified
8 complaints · 4%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. There was a brown oily substance leaking from where the gas pedal is right on my foot. I had a pink mark after I cleaned off and kept…
The car goes thro high oil consumption, around one qt every 400 miles. The car also burns oil every time accelerating on a small hill- smoke comes out from the exhaust system. Cannot expedite or drive regularly. It seems that it needs piston rings replacement which was defective in the beginning but the previous owner…
Lights
8 complaints · 4%Half of these problems showed up before 65,000 miles.
When driving my car has what is and should be a recall with the given number of complaints regarding this issue of "right or left dipped headlight." Audi of america is quite aware but this is not just any recall this is a safety concern and like windshield and airbags should be looked into quite seriously.
Malfunction in 2007 Audi A4 causes headlights to flicker, then go out completely, resulting in a "dipped headlight" error message on the dash board. Have to turn headlights off completely and turn back on the correct the problem. Fixing the problem is not covered under warranty and replacing bulbs and other parts…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2007 Audi A4 recalls
Air bags: inflator module
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: 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. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69r7. Note: this recall supersedes recalls 16v382, 17v032 and 18v004 and includes vehicles that may have had their air bag previously replaced under one of those campaigns.
Full defect summary
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 equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Air bags: inflator module
Risk: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: 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. Note: this recall has been superseded by recall number 18v427.
Full defect summary
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, nebraska, nevada, new jersey, new mexico, north carolina, ohio, oklahoma, pennsylvania, tennessee, virginia, and west virginia, or "zone b." additionally, unless included in "zone b" above, volkswagen is recalling certain 2005-2008 audi a4 avant, a4 sedan, a6 sedan, s4 avant and s4 sedan vehicles, 2007-2008 a4 cabriolet, rs4 sedan, s4 cabriolet and s6 sedan vehicles, and 2006-2008 a6 avant and 2008 rs4 cabriolet vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in alaska, colorado, connecticut, idaho, iowa, maine, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, montana, new hampshire, new york, north dakota, o
Air bags: inflator module
Risk: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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, the northern mariana islands (saipan), and the u.s. Virgin islands, or "zone a." additionally, unless included in "zone a" above, volkswagen is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 audi a4, and 2005-2008 audi a6 vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in arizona, arkansas, delaware, district of columbia, illinois, indiana, kansas, kentucky, maryland, missouri, nebraska, nevada, new jersey, new mexico, north carolina, ohio, oklahoma, pennsylvania, tennessee, virginia, and west virginia, or "zone b." lastly, unless included in "zone a" or "zone b" above, volkswagen is recalling model year
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2007 Audi A4
- What are the most common problems with the 2007 Audi A4?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: air bags (119 complaints, typically around 78,000 miles); engine (29 complaints, typically around 74,500 miles); transmission (11 complaints, typically around 88,500 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2007 Audi A4 have?
- 3 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from June 22, 2018 (air bags). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2007 a bad year for the Audi A4?
- It is 4th of 26 A4 model years by number of complaints, with 196 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.