Most common 2007 Audi A3 problems
Share of the 52 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Audi A3 complaints by model year
Best A3 years: 2019, 2013, 2020. Years to avoid: 2016, 2015, 2006. Compare all years →
2007 Audi A3 recalls (3)
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.
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.
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.
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.
Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Volkswagen is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2010 Audi a3, tt, and tt roadster passenger vehicles manufactured between September 29, 2005 and August 26, 2009. The closing force of an internal spring of the fuel tank ventilation valve is not adequate enough to hold the valve closed under extreme driving conditions…
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners and Audi dealers will replace the fuel tank ventilation valve with an improved valve free of charge. The safety recall began on November 16, 2009. Owners May contact Audi at 1-800-253-2834.
What 2007 Audi A3 owners say
Air bags all 32 →
Takata recall. I have scheduled with my local Audi dealer two times to have this airbag recall replacement completed, and both times, they have called me to inform me that they a) do not have the parts, and b) do not know when they will get them. This happened again for the second time today, 11/14/2018 with royal motors san francisco. According to https://vinrcl.safercar.gov/VIN/vinlookup these parts were expected to be available in April of this year. It is now mid-November, 7 months late. This is unacceptable for a safety item such as this. Why aren't the parts available, and why don't they know when they will be?? Until then, I'll be continuing to drive this potentially dangerous vehicle.
Takata recall: I am still waiting for the second repair to be made on my vehicle regarding this recall. I truly don't feel safe driving my car knowing there is a possibility of the airbag exploding harmful objects into my face in the case of an accident. I am repeatedly being told the manufacturer has not produced the parts for my local Audi dealership to finish the repair work. I'm wondering what the hold up is, and what I can do as a driver to protect myself in the meantime? Is there a timeline that manufacturers have to complete recall services, and if so, when is that time up? How is this acceptable?
Transmission & drivetrain
My car stald on me at a shopping center located on 32nd street north of mcdowell rd in phoenix,az. It anti locked on me and was not able to start vehicle. Due to this my car was towed from establishment to a tow garage and is still thier. Im unable to take it out due to I dont have the amount to pay it due to I am a single parent and I dont have a job at moment and I recieve unemployment and the car I still owe to car company called second chance auto sales located on 34thst and van buren in phoenix arizona and from my undrrstanding this vehicle has 3 recall issues that I wasnt aware of. My vehicle started acting wierd prior to incident but no mechanic wanted to look at it and I requested help from the company own mechanic and he too never helped me out. I have all info and phone numbers where to reach company's regsrds to this situation.
Hesitation changing gears with dsg transmission when moving from a standstill to low speed. Strange and erratic behavior on highway when shifting gears. Jerkyness in traffic and low speed gear changes. General drivability and safety issues with automatic transmission.
Engine & cooling
I was driving and the car wouldn't shift into 3rd gear so I was holding up traffic and struggled to get the car back home. I was told by dealer today I had two bad coils and the megatronic which controlled the transmission was going out. I heard 2006 models had a recall on the megatronic but not 2007. I cant believe I need to spend $2500 on anew megatronic for a car that has less than 70K miles and I spent 4290 today for diagnostic, plugs, and coils. The previous 2002 Audi a4 I had the same problem with the coils but they eventually issued the campaign and reimbursed me for the coils.
Engine warning light appears on instrument panel on and off. Dealer states its a "intake runner motor". This started within 10,000 after warranty ran out at 55K. Dealer suggests replacement before failure.
2007 Audi A3 engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 6-speed automatic | FWD | 22 / 29 / 25 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 6-speed manual | FWD | 21 / 29 / 24 |
| 3.2L 6-cyl | 6-speed automatic | 4WD/AWD | 18 / 25 / 21 |
EPA ratings. Class: Wagon.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2007 Audi A3 a good car?
Based on 52 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2007 A3 rates better than average: 60% fewer complaints than a typical year of the A3 at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2007 Audi A3?
The air bags — 32 complaints, 62% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the transmission & drivetrain (16) and engine & cooling (5).
How many recalls does the 2007 Audi A3 have?
There are 3 recalls for the 2007 Audi A3, the most recent from January 30, 2018 (inflator module). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Audi A3?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2019, 2013 and 2020. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2016, 2015 and 2006. See the full Audi A3 years comparison.
At what mileage do 2007 Audi A3 problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 62,000 miles; 39% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.