YearToAvoid

2007 Audi A4 Engine Problems

NHTSA has 37 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2007 Audi A4, 19% of all 196 complaints for this model year. That is #3 highest engine complaint count among 20 A4 model years. These complaints report 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 72,150 miles.

Engine complaints
37
19% of 196
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
72,150 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2007 Audi A4 engine complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 17, 2007, latest Jan 5, 2022.

2007 Audi A4 engine complaints: complaints filed per month3Mar 2007Jan 2009Mar 2010Apr 2012Feb 2014Nov 2014Mar 2016Dec 2018
37 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2007 to Jan 2022; peak Feb 2014 (3).

Engine recalls for the 2007 Audi A4

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by A4 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200524 (11%)
  2. 200627 (9%)
  3. 200737 (19%)
  4. 200822 (13%)
  5. 200951 (43%)
  6. 201048 (75%)
  7. 20117 (64%)
  8. 201213 (68%)
  9. 20137 (29%)
  10. 201414 (44%)
  11. 201511 (58%)
  12. 20167 (64%)
  13. 201725 (45%)
  14. 20186 (14%)
  15. 20193 (30%)
  16. 20200 (0%)
  17. 20213 (27%)
  18. 20223 (50%)
  19. 20234 (40%)
  20. 20241 (50%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2007 Audi A4 have engine problems?
NHTSA has 37 owner complaints about the engine in the 2007 Audi A4, 19% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 72,150 miles.
Which Audi A4 year has the most engine complaints?
The 2009 Audi A4 has the most engine complaints (51), compared with 37 for the 2007.
Is there a engine recall for the 2007 Audi A4?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2007 Audi A4 is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

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.