2007 Audi A8 Problems & Complaints

Average67% fewer complaints than a typical year of the A8 at the same age

Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 2007 Audi A8 with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is about average for the A8 at the same age. The most reported problem area is the air bags (1 complaint, typically around 29,000 miles). 2 recalls cover this model year.

4complaints
2recalls
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
0deaths

Most common 2007 Audi A8 problems

  • Air bags~29,000 miles
    125%
  • Fuel & propulsion system~147,000 miles
    125%
  • Other / not specified
    125%
  • Windows, wipers & sunroof~130,000 miles
    125%

Share of the 4 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Audi A8 complaints by model year

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Owner complaints per model year, Audi A8. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

Best A8 years: 2018, 2022, 2009. Years to avoid: 2013, 2015, 2019, 2014, 2004. Compare all years →

2007 Audi A8 recalls (2)

Visibility › Sun/moon roof assembly

NHTSA recall 16V-415 · Jun 9, 2016 · 536 vehicles

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.

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.

Air bags › Frontal

NHTSA recall 06V-454 · Nov 30, 2006 · 5,902 vehicles

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.

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 engines & fuel economy

EngineTransmissionDriveMPG city / hwy / combined
4.2L 8-cyl6-speed automatic4WD/AWD16 / 23 / 18
6.0L 12-cyl6-speed automatic4WD/AWD13 / 19 / 15

EPA ratings. Class: Midsize car.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2007 Audi A8 a good car?

Based on 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2007 A8 rates average: 67% fewer complaints than a typical year of the A8 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 A8?

The air bags — 1 complaint, 25% of all complaints for this model year, most often about frontal. Next are the fuel & propulsion system (1) and windows, wipers & sunroof (1).

How many recalls does the 2007 Audi A8 have?

There are 2 recalls for the 2007 Audi A8, the most recent from June 9, 2016 (sun/moon roof assembly). 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 A8?

The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2018, 2022 and 2009. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2013, 2015, 2019, 2014 and 2004. See the full Audi A8 years comparison.

At what mileage do 2007 Audi A8 problems happen?

The median mileage reported in complaints is about 130,000 miles; 33% 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.