2007 Audi A4 Problems, Recalls & Reliability

226 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2007 Audi A4, alongside 3 recall campaigns and 0 defect investigations. It scores 64/100 on the trouble index — a below-average year for this model. Airbags leads the reports, typically around 78,000 miles.

226Complaints
64/100Trouble index
3Recalls
74,750Typical trouble mileage

Below average

Where 2007 sits among all A4 years

Darker = quieter yearsBrighter amber = more trouble

What owners report

Airbags 119 complaints (53%) · typically ~78,000 miles
“Takata recall recall issued may 26th, 2016. It is now jan 18th, 2017 and 8+ months later there is no repair solution available.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2007 A4
Engine 30 complaints (13%) · typically ~74,500 miles
“We've experienced several incidents of the engine semi-stalling. This has happened at varying speeds. While driving, the engine hesitates as if someone has suddenly stepped on the brake pedal. This occurred while the car was engaged in cruise contral and normal driving.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2007 A4
Electrical 18 complaints (8%) · typically ~72,500 miles
Transmission & drivetrain 11 complaints (5%) · typically ~88,525 miles
Fuel system 10 complaints (4%) · typically ~83,000 miles
Speed control 9 complaints (4%) · typically ~66,500 miles

Mileage when trouble shows up

Among the 94 reports that include an odometer reading, problems most often appear around 74,750 miles. Half of those reports fall between 34,500 and 89,000 miles — a useful range to weigh against the mileage of the exact car you're looking at.

Recalls (3)

AIR BAGS 18V427000 2018

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…

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…

AIR BAGS 17V032000 2017

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,…

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…

AIR BAGS 16V382000 2016

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,…

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…

Technical service bulletins

368 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on electrical and engine — are on file for the 2007 Audi A4. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.

See the 2007 A4 TSB list →

Complaint history for this model year

When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.

2007peak 60 in 20172026

Questions buyers ask

Is the 2007 Audi A4 reliable?

The 2007 Audi A4 drew 226 complaints in federal safety records — a below-average year for this model. Its trouble index is 64/100, scored against the model's worst year (1998).

What are the most common 2007 Audi A4 problems?

The top reported problems for the 2007 Audi A4 are airbags (119 complaints), engine (30), and electrical (18).

At what mileage do 2007 Audi A4 problems show up?

Owners most often report 2007 Audi A4 problems around 74,750 miles. Half of all reports that include an odometer reading fall between 34,500 and 89,000 miles.

Does the 2007 Audi A4 have recalls?

3 recall campaigns apply to the 2007 Audi A4. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer.

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Data updated 2026-08-20 from NHTSA's public records

Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.