2007 Audi A3: problems, recalls and reliability
3 recalls and 52 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is air bags (59% of complaints).
Data updated weekly · latest recall Jan 2018
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 52 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 audi a3. The contact stated that a recall notice was received for NHTSA campaign number: 18v082000 (air bags). After contacting mckenna audi (10850 firestone blvd, norwalk, ca), the contact was informed that the parts needed for the recall remedy were still not available. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.”Owner report · Air Bags · Apr 2019
“Takata recall - this recall is 2 years old. Audi still does not have parts to repair my affected vehicle. They do not know when they will have parts. When will I be able to get my car repaired? Will I ever be able to get my car repaired?”Owner report · Air Bags · Oct 2018
“Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 audi a3. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 18v082000 (air bags). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Audi raleigh (4000 capital hills drive, raleigh, north carolina 27616, (888) 803-8545) was notified and stated that the parts were unavailable. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.”Owner report · Air Bags · Oct 2018
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“Takata recall: I am still waiting for the second repair to be made on my vehicle regarding this recall. I truly don't feel safe driving my car knowing there is a possibility of the airbag exploding harmful objects into my face in the case of an accident. I am repeatedly being told the manufacturer has not produced the parts for my local audi dealership to finish the repair work. I'm wondering what the hold up is, and what I can do as a driver to protect myself in the meantime? Is there a timeline that manufacturers have to complete recall services, and if so, when is that time up? How is this acceptable?”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Aug 2018
“Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 audi a3. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 18v082000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Audi palo alto (1730 embarcadero rd, palo alto, ca 94303, (650) 461-4674) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.”Owner report · Air Bags · Aug 2018
“Car stalled when driving on highway! Would not restart. Broken cam chain!!!!! Very expensive repair at this point!!!!!”Owner report · Engine · Aug 2018
“Hesitation changing gears with dsg transmission when moving from a standstill to low speed. Strange and erratic behavior on highway when shifting gears. Jerkyness in traffic and low speed gear changes. General drivability and safety issues with automatic transmission.”Owner report · Power Train · Jul 2018
“Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 audi a3. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 18v082000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The dealer (audi wilsonville, 26600 sw95th ave, wilsonville, or, 503-254-2834) was contacted and stated that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.”Owner report · Air Bags · Jul 2018
“Takata recall I have called the audi dealer to get my defective airbag replaced in june. I have made repeated calls to see when I can have this replaced. The dealer advised they only receive the parts intermittently and will advise us when we are next on the list for replacement. It is october and still have not received replacement. This is my main car for daily use.”Owner report · Air Bags · Jun 2018
“Takata recall. Waiting on replacement parts for a year, and after receiving 4 reminders from audi usa. Ellis audi in atlanta advised to call audi usa, audi usa said parts are a local dealer issue, and was surprised dealer transferred my call to audi usa. Dealer said vehicle is a criteria 6 on scale of 1-11, with 1-3 being critical. But could not explain meaning of this. Said takata is the problem.”Owner report · Air Bags · Jun 2018
Recalls - 3 campaigns
VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2010 AUDI A3, TT, AND TT ROADSTER PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 29, 2005 AND AUGUST 26, 2009. THE CLOSING FORCE OF AN INTERNAL SPRING OF THE FUEL TANK VENTILATION VALVE IS NOT ADEQUATE ENOUGH TO HOLD THE VALVE CLOSED UNDER EXTREME DRIVING CONDITIONS POSSIBLY ALLOWING FUEL TO LEAK.
Remedy: VOLKSWAGEN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND AUDI DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK VENTILATION VALVE WITH AN IMPROVED VALVE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 16, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AUDI AT 1-800-253-2834.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2006-2013 Audi A3, 2007-2009 A4 Cabriolet and S4 Cabriolet, 2008 RS4 Cabriolet, 2009-2012 Q5, and 2010-2012 Audi A5 Cabriolet and S5 Cabriolet vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.
Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator with an alternative inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 23, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69R6. Note: This recall partially supersedes recall 16V-078.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2006 Volkswagen Passat sedans and wagons, 2005-2013 Audi A3, and 2006-2009 Audi A4 Cabriolet vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Volkswagen owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Audi owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 2007 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
How other years compare
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Is the 2007 Audi A3 reliable?
NHTSA has 52 owner complaints and 3 recall campaigns on record for the 2007 Audi A3. The most complained-about area is air bags (59% of complaints).
At what mileage do 2007 Audi A3 problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 62,000 miles or less.
Does the 2007 Audi A3 have open recalls?
3 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.