2007 Audi A3 Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 32about this part
- Share
- 62%of 52 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 77,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 32 complaints about the air bags of the 2007 Audi A3, 62% of the 52 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 77,500 miles. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I live in kauai, hi. There is no Audi dealer. They refuse to send someone over from oahu to fix the airbags. They want me to pay $500 for shipping and be without my car for 2 weeks, in addition there are now 2 airbag recalls one of which they have no fix for and its been 1 year. Meanwhile I am still driving the car and it is very dangerous. I have spent hours on the phone with them and they refuse to solve this issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11130491, filed 2018-09, 36,000 miles“I live on the island of kauai. Audie of america will not let me take it to a dealer other than Audi to have this problem fixed. There are no Audi or volks. Dealers on kauai. They will not pay to have my car shipped to ohau to fix the air bag at the dealership there what am I supposed to do?”
NHTSA complaint #10984910, filed 2017-05, 33,000 miles“Takata recall - notice has been received of takata driver's airbag recall, but no parts available for recall. I cannot safely drive my car now if the airbag may explode and kill me! I have been driving a potential death trap and am very afraid.”
NHTSA complaint #10863443, filed 2016-05, 78,000 miles“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? …”
NHTSA complaint #11118993, filed 2018-08, 77,000 miles“Takata recall.I have had no information from Audi since the initial notice in april. My car will be 10 years old this coming april. According to news media there is suppose to be some priority status set based on age and location but I can not find what my priority is. Given the lack of action I would like my priority number or approval to disconnect this safety hazard!”
NHTSA complaint #10934472, filed 2016-12Related recalls
- 18V082000Jan 30, 2018Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2006-2013 Audi A3, 2007-2009 A4 Cabriolet and S4 Cabriolet, 2008 RS4 Cabriolet, 2009-2012…Covers: Audi A3 2006–2013, Q5 2009–2012, A4 Cabriolet 2007–2009 +4 more
- 16V079000Feb 10, 2016Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2006 Volkswagen Passat sedans and wagons, 2005-2013 Audi A3, and 2006-2009 Audi…Covers: Audi A3 2005–2013, A4 Cabriolet 2006–2009, Volkswagen Passat 2006
Related service bulletins
- 10233620Mar 13, 2023In conjunction with the Massachusetts DMV, Audi will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 2,907 Audi owners in the State of Massachusetts on March…
- 10233612Mar 13, 2023In conjunction with the New Mexico DMV, Audi will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 389 Audi owners in the State of New Mexico on March 13, 2023.
- 10232111Feb 13, 2023In conjunction with the Colorado DMV, Audi will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 2,174 Audi owners in the State of Colorado on February 13, 2023.
- 10232062Feb 10, 2023Takata recall and 3G turndown
- 10225524Oct 17, 2022In conjunction with the New York DMV, Audi will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 5,165 Audi owners in the State of New York on October 17, 2022.
- 10216495Jul 25, 2022In conjunction with the Georgia Department of Revenue - Motor Vehicle Division and Department of Driver Services, Audi sent Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately…
- 10214793Jun 23, 2022In conjunction with the Georgia Department of Revenue - Motor Vehicle Division and Department of Driver Services, Audi sent Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately…
- 10211919May 4, 2022In conjunction with the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), Audi sent Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 12,349 Audi owners in the State of…
- 10210761Apr 25, 2022This Document informs dealers on the new Takata warranty extension for 2005-2017 A3, A4 Avant, A4 Sedan, S4 Sedan, S4, Avant, A4 Cabriolet, S4 Cabriolet, A5 Cabriolet, S5…
- 10209280Mar 23, 2022In conjunction with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), Audi is sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 939 Audi owners in the State of Alabama on…
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 3 | 33% |
| 2020 | 9 | 56% |
| 2019 | 3 | 30% |
| 2018 | 17 | 52% |
| 2017 | 16 | 36% |
| 2016 | 37 | 45% |
| 2015 | 45 | 48% |
| 2013 | 10 | 50% |
| 2012 | 31 | 72% |
| 2011 | 20 | 47% |
| 2010 | 13 | 26% |
| 2009 | 22 | 47% |
| 2008 | 24 | 56% |
| 2007 | 32 | 62% |
| 2006 | 56 | 46% |
Other parts of the 2007 Audi A3
16 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 Audi A3
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology