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2007 Audi A3 Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Good

Complaint Index

39/100

#12 most-complained of 19 A3 years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2007 Audi A3 has 52 owner complaints and 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 39 out of 100 — #12 highest of 19 A3 model years (verdict: Good). The most reported problem area is airbags (32 complaints, 62% of the total).

Complaints
52
Recalls
3
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
24
21 city / 29 hwy

Top 2007 Audi A3 problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Airbags32 (62%)
  2. Transmission & Powertrain16 (31%)
  3. Engine6 (12%)
  4. Suspension, Wheels & Tires3 (6%)
  5. Electrical System1 (2%)
  6. Fuel System1 (2%)
  7. Other1 (2%)
  8. Steering1 (2%)
2007 Audi A3 complaints: complaints filed per month8Apr 2007Mar 2010Jul 2011Dec 2016Apr 2017Aug 2018Apr 2019
61 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2007 to Jul 2020; peak Aug 2018 (8).

2007 Audi A3 recalls

3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 18V082000Jan 30, 2018Airbags162,782 vehicles

    Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module

    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.

    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.

  2. NHTSA 16V079000Feb 10, 2016Airbags151,767 vehicles

    Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module

    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.

    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.

  3. NHTSA 09V377000Sep 30, 2009Fuel System10,200 vehicles

    Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly

    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.

    Risk: In the presence of an ignition source, a vehicle fire could occur.

    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.

2007 Audi A3 fuel economy and fuel cost

City
21 MPG
Highway
29 MPG
Combined
24 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$3,300
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Premium
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2007 compared with other A3 years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’05’06’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’15’16’17’18’19’20’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2005No verdict001—
2006Avoid94123424
2007Good3952324
2008Good4443324
2009Avoid8947524

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2007 Audi A3 a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2007 Audi A3 ranks #12 of 19 among A3 model years (Complaint Index 39/100, verdict: Good). It has 52 complaints and 3 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Audi A3?
The most reported problem areas are airbags (32 complaints), transmission & powertrain (16 complaints), and engine (6 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 62,000 miles.
Does the 2007 Audi A3 have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2007 Audi A3, most recently reported 2018, covering airbags and fuel system.
What is the fuel economy of the 2007 Audi A3?
EPA rates the 2007 Audi A3 at 24 MPG combined (21 city / 29 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,300. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.