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2007 Audi S4 Recalls & Complaints

The 2007 Audi S4 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 13 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Audi dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2007 Audi S4. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2007 Audi S4 owner complaints

Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Audi S4, describing incidents dated May 1, 2007 to October 31, 2020.

Most-cited components

Air Bags 8 complaints
Electrical System 2 complaints
Engine 2 complaints
Power Train 2 complaints
Seat Belts 2 complaints
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) 1 complaint

Of the 13 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash and 1 a fire; across all 13 complaints, owners report 2 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

ODI #11503739 · Filed January 26, 2023
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…
ODI #11374788 · Filed November 15, 2020
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…
ODI #11349067 · Filed August 13, 2020
TIRE SEPARATION FROM CASING AND MAKER NOT COMMUNICATING RE: STATED WARRANTY/.

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Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode

NHTSA #18V427000 · Air Bags — Frontal — Passenger Side — Inflator Module · NHTSA notice

Reported June 22, 2018 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Potentially affected: 237,947 vehicles

Repair completion: 42.32% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign 69R7 · Owners notified June 29, 2018 · Vehicles built January 18, 2005 – May 20, 2008 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation

Recall group: Takata airbag inflators

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture

NHTSA #17V032000 · Air Bags — Frontal — Passenger Side — Inflator Module · NHTSA notice

Reported January 11, 2017 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Potentially affected: 33,421 vehicles

Owners notified March 30, 2018 · Vehicles built January 18, 2005 – October 31, 2008 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation

Recall group: Takata airbag inflators

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2007 Audi S4. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

13 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2007 Audi S4.

Air Bags

ODI #11503739

Incident: October 31, 2020 · Filed: January 26, 2023

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 have they notified me that they’re back in stock! The Audi dealership I have dealt with since owning this s4 is the one in fife Washington. Now my airbag warning light is on and I do not feel safe but I have no choice. I have to go to work or be homeless and loose everything. That’s not a choice I can make. Thank you

Engine

ODI #11374788

Incident: June 10, 2020 · Filed: November 15, 2020

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.

Electrical System; Tires

ODI #11349067

Incident: August 12, 2020 · Filed: August 13, 2020

TIRE SEPARATION FROM CASING AND MAKER NOT COMMUNICATING RE: STATED WARRANTY/.

Air Bags; Seat Belts

ODI #11271708

Incident: October 2, 2019 · Filed: October 28, 2019

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.

Air Bags

ODI #11210863

Incident: May 28, 2019 · Filed: May 30, 2019

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 SCHEDULED REPAIR AND THEY DIDN'T HAVE THE PARTS. THEY COULD NOT TELL ME WHEN I COULD GET MY REPAIR. I AM NOW VERY CONCERNED THAT I CONTINUE TO DRIVE THIS VEHICLE THAT IS DANGEROUS TO DRIVE AND YET THE DEALERSHIP WHERE I BOUGHT IT HAS YET TO FULFILL ITS RESPONSIBILITY TO MAKE MY CAR SAFE. I BELIEVE THEY HAVE BEEN NEGLIGENT IN TAKING CARING OF THIS IMPORTANT RECALL. I SENT THEM AN ONLINE LETTER TWO DAYS AGO AND THEY HAVE NOT RESPONDED TO MY COMPLAINT.

Air Bags

ODI #11111218

Incident: July 13, 2018 · Filed: July 13, 2018

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 REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

Air Bags

ODI #11011000

Incident: July 27, 2017 · Filed: July 27, 2017

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 RESOURCES ARE DIRECTED TOWARDS THIS PROBLEM, PERHAPS SUSPEND AIRBAG INSTALLATIONS IN NEW VEHICLES UNTIL SUCH TIME AS ALL RECALL VEHICLES HAVE BEEN FIXED.

Air Bags

ODI #10985840

Incident: January 1, 2017 · Filed: May 15, 2017

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 THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND DID NOT KNOW WHEN THE PARTS WOULD BE AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WOULD NOT AUTHORIZE A RENTAL VEHICLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. UPDATED 08/24/17*LJ *CN

Air Bags

ODI #10980159

Incident: March 20, 2017 · Filed: April 24, 2017

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.

Power Train; Electrical System; Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

ODI #10750270

Incident: March 1, 2013 · Filed: August 21, 2015

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 TAKEN MY VEHICLE TO TWO DIFFERENT AUDI DEALERSHIPS. AUDI SENT ONE TECHNICAL FIELD MANAGER TO INSPECT MY VEHICLE. I HAVE COMPLETED NUMEROUS REPAIRS AT THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE DEALERSHIPS. NONE OF THE REPAIRS HAVE SOLVED THE ISSUE.

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