2007 Audi S4 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Air Bags (6) · Wheels (1) · Vehicle Speed Control (1)
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Safety recalls (2)
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:passenger Side:inflator Module 2017-01-11 · campaign 17V032000 · 33,421 vehicles
Defect: 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, Volkswag
Risk: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
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 1-800-253-2834. Note: This recall has been superseded by recall number 18V427.
Service bulletins (247)
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 247 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2023-01-26 · Air Bags“my airbags were never replaced by audi. i took my vehicle in for an oil change and to fix the recall i received in the mail (airbags) and was told they had none in stock. why is this telling me i have no recalls when i still do? the only way that my vehicle has no recalls is if audi said they fixed it and that’s not true. nobody has fixed it nor ha…”
2020-11-15 · Engine · 175,000 mi“audi has used a timing chain in the 4.2l v8 engine. because timing chains are typically very reliable, the chain has been placed at the rear of the engine near the firewall. the problem is that the timing tensioners are made of plastic and prone to breakage. this can result in catastrophic engine failure.…”
2020-08-13 · Electrical System · 138,000 mi“tire separation from casing and maker not communicating re: stated warranty/.…”
2019-10-28 · Seat Belts“do to a recall, i had my 2007 audi s4 cabriolet front two airbags replaced. airbag light came on immediately after replacement. i have been told i will need to pay for a new seat belt assembly ordered direct from germany for $1172.00 usd. (not including install fee) please advise.…”
2019-05-30 · Air Bags · 40 mi“pursuant to nhtsa recall 18v427 and 18v082 i am having a very hard time getting the necessary repairs done to my vehicle. i called sonnen audi in san rafael, ca last year and they were not prepared to repair the takata recalls. later this year in february i called again. i was scheduled for a repair on may 28. i drove 40 miles to get the schedu…”
2018-07-13 · Air Bags“tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2007 audi s4. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 18v427000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. the dealer (audi of roanoke, 2006 peters creek rd, roanoke, va 24017, 540-562-0099) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall r…”
2017-07-27 · Air Bags“takata recall, nhtsa recall # 17v-032, manufacturer recall # 69p6 it has been over 6 months since the recall was initiated and audi has not yet procured the necessary recall repair items, has not provided any recall repair schedule, and has not provided any updated communication with vehicle owner. both audi and nhtsa should ensure that more reso…”
2017-05-15 · Air Bags“tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2007 audi s4. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v032000 (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 dealer confirmed that the parts were not available for th…”
2017-04-24 · Air Bags“takata recall issue has not been fixed by the dealership. they said they don't have parts available and will call me when they become available. when i asked if they provide a loaner vehicle until repair is performed, they said they don't have a loaner program available either.…”
2015-08-21 · Power Train · 73,428 mi“the check engine light, epc light, and stability control system light illuminate on the dashboard. the engine goes into what could be described as safe mode. regardless of how far down you push on the accelerator, the vehicle will be slow to accelerate and at speeds at or above 75 mph may not accelerate or even maintain highway speed. i have tak…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.