2007 Audi A8 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
No verdict The 2007 Audi A8 has a complaint index of 30, ranking 15th of 21 model years, with 4 complaints and 2 recalls. Compared to years like 2013 (index 100) and 2011 (index 80), 2007 is a relatively low-complaint year for this model.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 30/100
- #15 of 21 A8 years
- Verdict
- No verdict
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 4
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 2
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Airbags
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 18
- 16 city / 23 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
Top 2007 Audi A8 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Airbags1 (25%)
- Fuel System1 (25%)
- Other1 (25%)
- Visibility & Wipers1 (25%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Owners report the airbag warning light illuminating along with a disabled passenger airbag, tied to a known recall condition, at a median mileage of 28,500.
- One owner described the gas pedal sticking in full acceleration while driving with passengers, requiring manual force to pull the pedal up while braking, reported at 147,000 miles.
- Owners report sunroof glass coming loose from its frame, raising concern it could detach entirely, at a median mileage of 130,000.
2007 Audi A8 recalls
2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 16V415000Jun 9, 2016Visibility & Wipers536 vehicles
Visibility:sun/moon roof assembly
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 Audi A8 and S8 vehicles. The sunroof glass on the affected vehicles may not be properly secured to the sunroof frame. As a result, the sunroof glass may detach from the car while driving.
Risk: If the glass detaches from the sunroof frame it could be come a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install additional adhesive between the sunroof glass and frame, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in August 4, 2016. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 60C3.
- NHTSA 06V454000Nov 30, 2006Airbags5,902 vehicles
Air bags:frontal
On certain vehicles where a weak battery exists, it is possible that a low voltage condition could cause the air bag control unit to improperly set a fault code. If this occurs, the passenger side frontal air bag will become deactivated. However, both the air bag warning light in the instrument cluster as well as the 'passenger air bag off' telltale in the center of the instrument panel will illuminate and provide visual warning to the driver.
Risk: If the case of a frontal crash, the passenger side front air bag would not deploy which could cause injury to the seat occupant.
Remedy: Dealers will update the air bag control module software. The recall began on december 5, 2006. Owners may contact audi at 1-800-822-2834.
2007 Audi A8 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 16 MPG
- Highway
- 23 MPG
- Combined
- 18 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $4,450
- 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 A8 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2007 Audi A8 reliable?
- NHTSA data shows the 2007 Audi A8 has a complaint index of 30 with 4 complaints, ranking 15th out of 21 model years for this model. It has fewer reported problems than later years like 2013 or 2011.
- What are the main problems with the 2007 Audi A8?
- NHTSA complaints point to airbags, fuel system, and visibility/wipers as the top problem areas, each accounting for 25% of complaints filed for this year.
- Does the 2007 Audi A8 have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2007 Audi A8: one for a sunroof glass adhesion issue and one for an airbag control module software update affecting the passenger airbag.
- How does the 2007 Audi A8 compare to other A8 years?
- With a complaint index of 30, the 2007 A8 ranks better than years like 2008 (75), 2011 (80), and 2013 (100), which are rated Avoid.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2007 Audi A8?
- EPA rates the 2007 Audi A8 at 18 mpg combined (16 city / 23 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,450.