The vehicle dossier US · 2007

2007 Audi
A4Problems & recalls

196 distinct owner reports in the NHTSA snapshot. Air bags appears in 119 of them. Explore what was reported—and which official actions are on file.

Snapshot Sep 28, 2026Live NHTSA complaint API How this dossier is compiled

01 / Owner-reported evidence

What owners reported.

Categories attached to 196 distinct reports. A report can mention more than one component, so category totals can overlap.

Air bags119 reports
Other components36 reports
Engine29 reports
Transmission & drivetrain11 reports
Fuel system11 reports
Electrical system10 reports
Steering5 reports
Brakes2 reports
Body & structure2 reports
See original component labels
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
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL1
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER1
TIRES:SIDEWALL1
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW1
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP1
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER1
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION1
STRUCTURE1
SERVICE BRAKES1
STRUCTURE:BODY1

These are reports made to NHTSA, not verified diagnoses. More reports can reflect more vehicles, more time on the road, or greater reporting activity.

The reporting timeline

When reports arrived.

Reports by year filed, not by the year a problem occurred. Showing the latest 15 years with reports.

Year filed (last two digits)Latest report: Feb 12, 2026
Mileage, where supplied

74,000 miles is the median among 75 reports with usable mileage. The middle half spans 30,000–87,500 miles.

This describes the submitted reports. It does not predict when a vehicle will fail.

02 / Official safety campaigns

3 recall campaigns on file.

A campaign can cover only certain production dates or configurations. The count does not tell you whether an individual car has an open recall.

Jun 22, 2018 Safety recallAIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULECampaign 18V427000

Reported concern

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.

Manufacturer’s stated response

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.

Manufacturer campaign: 69R7

Read campaign 18V427000 at NHTSA
Jan 11, 2017 Safety recallAIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULECampaign 17V032000

Reported concern

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, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. 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 front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

Manufacturer’s stated response

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.

Read campaign 17V032000 at NHTSA
Jun 1, 2016 Safety recallAIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULECampaign 16V382000

Reported concern

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 2004 Audi A4 vehicles originally sold, or registered, in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

Manufacturer’s stated response

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.

Read campaign 16V382000 at NHTSA
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03 / The manufacturer’s record

Instructions. Updates. Responses.

368 distinct communications list this model-year. Showing the latest 12. A matching model-year does not establish that every engine, trim or reported symptom is covered.

Oct 4, 2023 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsA0023742052680_4This bulletin provides information on the additional reporting requirements for safety related inquiries.NHTSA ID 10243930

This bulletin provides information on the additional reporting requirements for safety related inquiries.

Components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 10243930 at NHTSA
Apr 28, 2023 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsDC_AudiRingsV12Inside the Rings | Volume 12, Spring 2023NHTSA ID 10235531

Inside the Rings | Volume 12, Spring 2023

Components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 10235531 at NHTSA
Mar 13, 2023 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsTRMDMV_MA_AudiIn conjunction with the Massachusetts DMV, Audi will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 2,907 Audi owners in the State of Massachusetts on March 13, 2023.NHTSA ID 10233620

In conjunction with the Massachusetts DMV, Audi will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 2,907 Audi owners in the State of Massachusetts on March 13, 2023.

Components: AIR BAGS. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 10233620 at NHTSA
Mar 13, 2023 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsTRMDMV_NM_AudiIn conjunction with the New Mexico DMV, Audi will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 389 Audi owners in the State of New Mexico on March 13, 2023.NHTSA ID 10233612

In conjunction with the New Mexico DMV, Audi will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 389 Audi owners in the State of New Mexico on March 13, 2023.

Components: AIR BAGS. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 10233612 at NHTSA
Feb 13, 2023 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsTRMDMV_CO_AudiIn conjunction with the Colorado DMV, Audi will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 2,174 Audi owners in the State of Colorado on February 13, 2023.NHTSA ID 10232111

In conjunction with the Colorado DMV, Audi will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 2,174 Audi owners in the State of Colorado on February 13, 2023.

Components: AIR BAGS. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 10232111 at NHTSA
Feb 10, 2023 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsDC_Rings_VOL10Takata recall and 3G turndownNHTSA ID 10232062

Takata recall and 3G turndown

Components: AIR BAGS · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL · EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 10232062 at NHTSA
Jan 26, 2023 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsDC_Alternator_6Support for Customers Affected by Alternator Back-orderNHTSA ID 10231019

Support for Customers Affected by Alternator Back-order

Components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 10231019 at NHTSA
Jan 19, 2023 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsDC_Alternator_5Support for Customers Affected by Alternator Back-orderNHTSA ID 10231069

Support for Customers Affected by Alternator Back-order

Components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 10231069 at NHTSA
Jan 19, 2023 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsDC_Alternator_4Support for Customers Affected by Alternator Back-orderNHTSA ID 10231061

Support for Customers Affected by Alternator Back-order

Components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 10231061 at NHTSA
Jan 12, 2023 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsDC_Alternator_3Support for Customers Affected by Alternator Back-orderNHTSA ID 10231029

Support for Customers Affected by Alternator Back-order

Components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 10231029 at NHTSA
Jan 5, 2023 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsDC_Alternator_2Support for Customers Affected by Alternator Back-orderNHTSA ID 10230850

Support for Customers Affected by Alternator Back-order

Components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 10230850 at NHTSA
Dec 22, 2022 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsDC_AlternatorSupport for Customers Affected by Alternator Back-orderNHTSA ID 10228815

Support for Customers Affected by Alternator Back-order

Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 10228815 at NHTSA
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Records below contain the NHTSA bulk summary unless a document-reviewed explainer is linked. A service bulletin is not a safety recall or a promise of a free repair. Records may be revised or superseded; verify the current document with the manufacturer.

04 / Agency investigations

Official inquiries.

An investigation is an inquiry into a potential concern. Its presence does not establish a defect, and a closed case does not certify a car’s condition.

No investigation records matched this model-year in the snapshot.

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