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Audi A4 2007 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2007 Audi A4: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

194Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
3Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
0Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
6Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Air Bags118 complaints

118 complaints; 3 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 16V382000, 17V032000, 18V427000.

Engine30 complaints

30 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train11 complaints

11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System11 complaints

11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

16V382000Reported June 1, 2016 - 194,453 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on June 1, 2016. The campaign covers an estimated 194,453 vehicles across all affected models.

17V032000Reported January 11, 2017 - 33,421 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on January 11, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 33,421 vehicles across all affected models.

18V427000Reported June 22, 2018 - 237,947 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on June 22, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 237,947 vehicles across all affected models.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20078
20082
20098
20107
20115
20126
20132
201419
20157
201636
201757
201824
20193
20202
20223
20233
20241
20261
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.