2007 Audi A8: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
4 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
130,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2007 model year. Data snapshot: . 3 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Air Bags:Frontal is the most frequently named component, appearing in 1 of 4 complaints (25.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 1 | 25.0% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Air Bags:Frontal | 1 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
| Visibility:Sun/Moon Roof Assembly | 1 |
Air Bags:Frontal: 1; Fuel/Propulsion System: 1; Unknown Or Other: 1; Visibility:Sun/Moon Roof Assembly: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 2 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 2; 150,000 and above: 0
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (2). 1 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 |
2010: 1; 2019: 1; 2021: 1; 2023: 1
Pattern summary
Air Bags:Frontal leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10367011 · 2010-11-21 (November 21, 2010)
MY VEHICLE A 2007 AUDI A8 HAS AN AIRBAG LIGHT ON AND PASSENGER AIRBAG AS WELL,THERE ARE 2 RECALLS FOR MY YEAR VEHICLE, BUT DEALER SAYS MY VIN DOES NOT FALL UNDER RECALL, BUT IT IS THE EXACT PROBLEM LISTED. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 28,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10367011 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11166112 · 2019-01-09 (January 9, 2019)
WITH WIFE DRIVING AND FOUR YOUNG CHILDREN IN CAR, GAS PEDAL BECAME STUCK IN FULL ACCELERATION. PEDAL HAD TO BE PULLED UP BY HAND WHILE MASHING BRAKES IN ORDER TO AVOID CRASH.
Owner-reported narrative. 147,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11166112 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11432122 · 2021-09-08 (September 8, 2021)
The sunroof of my car exlpoded while driving on the freeway while on my commute to work yesterday morning. Nobody was hurt and luckily my sliding cover was covering the glass at the time.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11432122 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11509750 · 2023-03-01 (March 1, 2023)
The contact owns a 2007 Audi A8. The contact stated that the sunroof glass was loosened. The contact was concerned that the sunroof glass had detached from the sunroof frame. The dealer was made aware of the failure and determined that the sunroof glass needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V415000 (Visibility) however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 130,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11509750 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
2 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
06V454000 · Air Bags:Frontal
Reported: 2006-11-30 (November 30, 2006)
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.
Consequence: 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗16V415000 · Visibility:Sun/Moon Roof Assembly
Reported: 2016-06-09 (June 9, 2016)
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.
Consequence: 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 campaign record ↗