repaired · 2019 Q3
Passenger side: inflator module
Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
2007 Audi S4Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 13 owner complaints about the 2007 Audi S4, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 17V-032 the manufacturer reports only 17% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 26, 2023. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2007 Audi S4 has problems
13 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
8Air bags1 crash/fire/injury
2Electrical system
2Engine1 crash/fire/injury
2Power train1 crash/fire/injury
2Seat belts1 crash/fire/injury
1Electronic stability control (ESC)
1Service brakes, hydraulic
1Steering
1Vehicle speed control
11 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 8 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 1 |
| Power train | 2 | 1 |
| Seat belts | 2 | 1 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | 1 |
| Steering | 1 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 |
| 1 other systems | 1 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2007 Audi S4 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2018 Q2
Passenger side: inflator module
Risk. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Audi.
Best & worst years
2007 vs. every other S4 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the S4 median. How we score
'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'18'19'20'21'22
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What S4 owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
My airbags were never replaced by Audi. I took my vehicle in for an oil change and to fix the recall I received in the mail (airbags) and was told they had none in stock. Why is this telling me I have no recalls when I still do? The only way that my vehicle has no recalls is if Audi said they fixed…
DO TO A RECALL, I HAD MY 2007 AUDI S4 CABRIOLET FRONT TWO AIRBAGS REPLACED. AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON IMMEDIATELY AFTER REPLACEMENT. I HAVE BEEN TOLD I WILL NEED TO PAY FOR A NEW SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ORDERED DIRECT FROM GERMANY FOR $1172.00 USD. (NOT INCLUDING INSTALL FEE) PLEASE ADVISE.
PURSUANT TO NHTSA RECALL 18V427 AND 18V082 I AM HAVING A VERY HARD TIME GETTING THE NECESSARY REPAIRS DONE TO MY VEHICLE. I CALLED SONNEN AUDI IN SAN RAFAEL, CA LAST YEAR AND THEY WERE NOT PREPARED TO REPAIR THE TAKATA RECALLS. LATER THIS YEAR IN FEBRUARY I CALLED AGAIN. I WAS SCHEDULED FOR A…
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