CarRecallWatchThe 2007 Audi A3 has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 52 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (32 reports).
2007 Audi A3 recalls
Driver Airbag Inflator Can Explode, Spraying Metal
Certain Audi vehicles have a driver's frontal airbag inflator that may build up excessive internal pressure when the airbag deploys.
Driver Airbag Inflator May Rupture, Spraying Metal Fragments
The driver's frontal airbag inflator can build up excessive internal pressure when the airbag deploys.
Most common 2007 Audi A3 problems
Problem areas named in the 52 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 32 |
| Power Train | 16 |
| Engine | 4 |
| Tires | 2 |
| Suspension | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 |
What owners report
MY CAR STALD ON ME AT A SHOPPING CENTER LOCATED ON 32ND STREET NORTH OF MCDOWELL RD IN PHOENIX,AZ. IT ANTI LOCKED ON ME AND WAS NOT ABLE TO START VEHICLE. DUE TO THIS MY CAR WAS TOWED FROM ESTABLISHMENT TO A TOW GARAGE AND IS STILL THIER. IM UNABLE TO TAKE IT OUT DUE TO I DONT HAVE THE AMOUNT TO PAY IT DUE TO I AM A SINGLE PARENT AND I DONT HAVE A JOB AT MOMENT AND I RECIEVE UNEMPLOYMENT AND THE CAR I STILL OWE TO CAR COMPANY CALLED SECOND CHANCE AUTO SALES LOCATED ON 34THST AND VAN BUREN IN PHOENIX ARIZONA AND FROM MY UNDRRSTANDING THIS VEHICLE HAS 3 RECALL ISSUES THAT I WASNT AWARE OF. MY VEHICLE STARTED ACTING WIERD PRIOR TO INCIDENT BUT NO MECHANIC WANTED TO LOOK AT IT AND I REQUESTED HE
CAR IS BUCKING AND GEARS ARE SLIPPING WHILE IN MOTION. ISSUE HAS CONTINUED TO GET WORSE. THIS IS MY FIRST AUDI & MIGHT BE MY LAST.
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.
TAKATA RECALL. I HAVE SCHEDULED WITH MY LOCAL AUDI DEALER TWO TIMES TO HAVE THIS AIRBAG RECALL REPLACEMENT COMPLETED, AND BOTH TIMES, THEY HAVE CALLED ME TO INFORM ME THAT THEY A) DO NOT HAVE THE PARTS, AND B) DO NOT KNOW WHEN THEY WILL GET THEM. THIS HAPPENED AGAIN FOR THE SECOND TIME TODAY, 11/14/2018 WITH ROYAL MOTORS SAN FRANCISCO. ACCORDING TO HTTPS://VINRCL.SAFERCAR.GOV/VIN/VINLOOKUP THESE PARTS WERE EXPECTED TO BE AVAILABLE IN APRIL OF THIS YEAR. IT IS NOW MID-NOVEMBER, 7 MONTHS LATE. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE FOR A SAFETY ITEM SUCH AS THIS. WHY AREN'T THE PARTS AVAILABLE, AND WHY DON'T THEY KNOW WHEN THEY WILL BE?? UNTIL THEN, I'LL BE CONTINUING TO DRIVE THIS POTENTIALLY DANGER
"TAKATA RECALL" - I HAVE BEEN GETTING NOTICES FOR A YEAR AND STILL CAN'T GET THIS WORK PERFORMED. I HAVE CONTACTED (800) 253-2834 AND THEY STILL HAVEN'T GOTTEN BACK TO ME. NHSTA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V079000. FUEL TANK VENTILATION VALVE NHTSA CAMPAIN NUMBER: 09V37700 NEVER GOT NOTICE ON THIS RECALL TILL I WENT ON YOUR SITE. I NEED TO KNOW IF AUDI WILL EVER GET THESE PARTS/SERVICE CENTERS TO FIX IT. OF COURSE IT COSTS MONEY FOR THEM - SEEMS LIKE ITS JUST LIP SERVICE. CAN'T GET A SERVICE CENTER WILLING TO PERFORM THIS WORK; NO PARTS. FEELS LIKE SERVICE IS BLAMING PARTS AND VISA VERSA. THIS IS NOT ACCEPTABLE. WHATS THE POINT OF A RECALL IF NOTHING IS EVER GOING TO BE FIXED? SO F
2007 Audi A3 questions
Does the 2007 Audi A3 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2007 Audi A3: Driver Airbag Inflator Can Explode, Spraying Metal; Driver Airbag Inflator May Rupture, Spraying Metal Fragments; Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Audi A3?
Based on 52 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (32), Power Train (16), Engine (4).
How do I check if a recall on my 2007 Audi A3 has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.