2007 Audi RS 4 Problems & Complaints

Few complaints

Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 2007 Audi RS 4 with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is a low number of complaints for a car on sale this long. The most reported problem area is the suspension (2 complaints, typically around 11,000 miles). 2 recalls cover this model year.

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

Most common 2007 Audi RS 4 problems

  • Suspension~11,000 miles
    250%
  • Electrical system~8,000 miles
    125%
  • Air bags
    125%

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

Audi RS 4 complaints by model year

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Owner complaints per model year, Audi RS 4. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

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2007 Audi RS 4 recalls (2)

Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module

NHTSA recall 18V-427 · Jun 22, 2018 · 237,947 vehicles

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2005-2008 Audi A4 Sedan, A4 Avant, S4 Avant and S4 Sedan, 2007-2008 RS4 Sedan, 2004 RS4 Cabriolet, 2007-2009 A4 Cabriolet and S4 Cabriolet, 2005-2011 A6 Sedan, 2006-2011 A6 Avant, and 2007-2011 S6 Sedan vehicles.

Remedy: Audi has notified owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag with an alternate remedy part, free of charge. The recall began June 29, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.

Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module

NHTSA recall 17V-032 · Jan 11, 2017 · 33,421 vehicles

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2009 Audi A4 Cabriolet, S4 Cabriolet, A6 Avant, A6 Sedan and S6 Sedan vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey,…

Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 30, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.

2007 Audi RS 4 engines & fuel economy

EngineTransmissionDriveMPG city / hwy / combined
4.2L 8-cyl6-speed manual4WD/AWD13 / 20 / 15

EPA ratings. Class: Compact car.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2007 Audi RS 4 a good car?

That is a low number of complaints for a car on sale this long. So far owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA.

What is the most common problem with the 2007 Audi RS 4?

The suspension — 2 complaints, 50% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the electrical system (1) and air bags (1).

How many recalls does the 2007 Audi RS 4 have?

There are 2 recalls for the 2007 Audi RS 4, the most recent from June 22, 2018 (inflator module). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.

At what mileage do 2007 Audi RS 4 problems happen?

The median mileage reported in complaints is about 11,000 miles; 100% 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.