2007 Audi A3 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Good The 2007 Audi A3 has a complaint index of 39, ranking 12th out of 19 model years, and earns a Good verdict. It had 52 complaints, 3 recalls, and no reported crashes, fires, or injuries.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 39/100
- #12 of 19 A3 years
- Verdict
- Good
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 52
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 3
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Airbags
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 24
- 21 city / 29 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
Top 2007 Audi A3 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Airbags32 (62%)
- Transmission & Powertrain16 (31%)
- Engine6 (12%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires3 (6%)
- Electrical System1 (2%)
- Fuel System1 (2%)
- Other1 (2%)
- Steering1 (2%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- DSG dual-clutch transmission grinds, clanks, or jerks violently, sometimes popping out of gear or hesitating to engage.
- Cars lurch or clunk into 1st gear or reverse when the transmission is warm, especially at parking-lot speeds.
- Some vehicles suddenly lose power, shift into neutral unexpectedly, and flash the PRNDS lights before the driver can restart the car.
- Original-equipment tires develop loud howling or humming noise and wear unevenly even when alignment and balance check out to spec.
- Owners describe the intake runner motor triggering an engine warning light shortly after the warranty period ends.
- Driver's frontal airbag inflators are subject to a Takata-related recall, leaving some owners without replacement parts available.
2007 Audi A3 recalls
3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2007 Audi A3 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2007 A3 has a complaint index of 39 and ranks 12th out of 19 model years, earning a Good verdict relative to other A3 years.
- What are the most common problems with the 2007 Audi A3?
- Airbags make up 62% of complaints and Transmission & Powertrain issues make up 31%, with a median failure mileage of 62,000 miles for transmission complaints.
- Does the 2007 Audi A3 have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2007 Audi A3, covering airbag inflators (two separate campaigns) and a fuel tank ventilation valve.
- How does the 2007 A3 compare to the 2006 A3?
- The 2006 A3 has a complaint index of 94 and an Avoid verdict, much worse than the 2007 A3's index of 39 and Good verdict.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2007 Audi A3?
- The EPA rates the 2007 Audi A3 at 24 mpg combined (21 city/29 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,300.