2007 Audi A4 Cabriolet problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Air Bags (23)
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Safety recalls (3)
Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module 2018-06-22 · campaign 18V427000 · 237,947 vehicles
Defect: 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 deployme
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.
Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module 2018-01-30 · campaign 18V082000 · 162,782 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: 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.
Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module 2016-02-10 · campaign 16V079000 · 151,767 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (270)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2023-10-04 · A0023742052680_4 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information on the additional reporting requirements for safety related inquiries.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2023-04-28 · DC_AudiRingsV12 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
inside the rings | volume 12, spring 2023
Air Bags 2023-03-13 · TRMDMV_MA_Audi · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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.
Air Bags 2023-03-13 · TRMDMV_NM_Audi · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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.
Air Bags 2023-02-13 · TRMDMV_CO_Audi · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2023-02-10 · DC_Rings_VOL10 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
takata recall and 3g turndown
Showing the 6 most recent of 270 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2019-02-13 · Air Bags“tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2007 audi a4 cabriolet. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 18v082000 (air bags). the contact called audi north scottsdale at 480-712-6912 (located at 7150 e princess dr, phoenix, az 85054) and was informed that the parts were not available. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue a…”
2019-02-08 · Air Bags“takata recall audi dealers in my area never have the required parts to complete the recall for nearly 2 years…”
2019-02-05 · Air Bags“i've called multiple times to schedule an air bag recall fix but i keep getting blown off.…”
2018-11-14 · Air Bags“recall has been extended time. excessive notifications requiring consumer to check on part availability. poor exchanges between audi (recall servicer) and service provider. mailings of cards, letters, emails meaningless if part allocation has not been made. frustrated by the management of a critical safety issue.9898l…”
2018-10-17 · Air Bags“tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2007 audi a4 cabriolet. the contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 16v078000 (air bags). the vehicle was repaired. the contact later received a notice for nhtsa campaign number: 18v082000 (air bags) and stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time to repair the ve…”
2018-09-11 · Air Bags“audi usa continues to send me postcards. we call the dealer, and they say the parts aren't in stock, and that we should call back as opposed to them taking our name and putting us on a list for them to call back.…”
2018-07-26 · Air Bags“tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2007 audi a4 cabriolet. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 18v427000 (air bags) and 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. the contact called a loca…”
2018-07-10 · Air Bags“tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2007 audi a4 cabriolet. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 18v427000 (air bags) and 18v082000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the dealer (mag audi dub…”
2018-07-10 · Air Bags“tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2007 audi a4 cabriolet. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 18v427000 (air bags) and 18v082000 (air bags). the contact called audi buffalo at 716-683-3343 (located at 5255 genesee st, bowmansville, ny 14026) and was informed that the parts were not available. the manufacturer was made a…”
2018-07-10 · Air Bags“tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2007 audi a4 cabriolet. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 16v079000 (air bags), 18v427000 (air bags), and 18v082000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.