2007 Audi A3 Airbags Problems
Airbags account for 32 of 52 complaints (62%) filed for the 2007 Audi A3, mostly tied to two Takata driver frontal airbag inflator recalls (campaigns 18V082000 and 16V079000). Owners reported no crashes, fires, or injuries, with median mileage at failure of 77,500.
- Airbags complaints
- 32
- 62% of 52 complaints
- All complaints this year
- 52
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 77,500 mi
- Related recalls
- 2
Typical airbag symptoms owners report
- Owners describe receiving Takata driver frontal airbag inflator recall notices but being told no replacement parts were available for extended periods.
- Several complaints mention dealers unable to give a repair timeline, leaving owners unsure how long they would keep driving with the affected inflator.
- Some owners reported requesting loaner vehicles while waiting for parts, saying dealerships had no loaner program available.
- One owner in a remote location said the local dealer network required shipping the vehicle to another island to complete the recall repair.
- Multiple complaints reference fear of the airbag inflator rupturing and sending metal fragments toward occupants in a crash, though no such incident occurred.
- Owners repeatedly stated they had not personally experienced an airbag failure but were frustrated by delays in getting the recall remedy completed.
When 2007 Audi A3 airbag complaints were filed
First complaint May 5, 2016, latest Apr 25, 2019.
Airbags recalls for the 2007 Audi A3
- 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.
Airbags complaints by A3 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Are airbags a common complaint on the 2007 Audi A3?
- Yes. Airbags make up 32 of 52 total complaints for the 2007 A3, or 62% of all complaints filed for this model year.
- Is there an airbag recall for the 2007 Audi A3?
- Yes. Two recalls cover the airbags: campaign 18V082000 and campaign 16V079000, both addressing the Takata driver frontal airbag inflator.
- Did the airbag issue cause any crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries linked to this airbag issue on the 2007 A3.
- At what mileage did owners report airbag problems?
- The median mileage at failure reported was 77,500 miles.
- What did owners mainly complain about regarding the airbags?
- Most complaints describe delays in getting the Takata inflator recall repair completed, including parts shortages and lack of loaner vehicles, rather than an actual airbag deployment failure.