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Audi S4Model year report

2007 Audi S4 Problems

Complaints
13filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
73,428miles, 7 complaints with mileage
Recalls
2campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
16 mpgcombined, 4.2L 8-cyl 4WD/AWD · 14 city / 21 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2007 Audi S4 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 13 consumer complaints for the 2007 Audi S4. The part named most often is air bags, with 8 complaints (62% of the total), followed by electrical system (2) and engine (2). 7 of the complaints include a mileage, and 43% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 73,428 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 247 technical service bulletins for this model year. Air bags complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns covering the inflator module and 51 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Electrical system complaints overlap with 41 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Air bags: “Pursuant to NHTSA recall 18v427 and 18v082 I am having a very hard time getting the necessary repairs done to my vehicle. I called sonnen Audi in san rafael, ca last year and they were not prepared to repair the takata recalls. Later this year in february I called again. I was scheduled for a repair on may 28. I drove 40 miles to get the scheduled repair and they didn't have the parts. They could not tell me when I could get my repair. …”

NHTSA complaint #11210863, filed 2019-05, 40 miles

Electrical system: “The check engine light, epc light, and stability control system light illuminate on the dashboard. The engine goes into what could be described as safe mode. Regardless of how far down you push on the accelerator, the vehicle will be slow to accelerate and at speeds at or above 75 MPH may not accelerate or even maintain highway speed. I have taken my vehicle to two different Audi dealerships. Audi sent one technical field manager to inspect my vehicle. I have completed numerous repairs at the recommendation of the dealerships. None of the repairs have solved the issue.”

NHTSA complaint #10750270, filed 2015-08, 73,428 miles

Engine: “While driving to new york city from north carolina on interstate 95, I encountered heavy traffic around silver spring, md. After approximately 30 minutes of driving in slow-moving traffic, the clutch pedal failed to return from its engaged position and the vehicle stalled. With the engine off, I manually pulled and returned the clutch pedal back to its released position. I then proceeded to restart the engine and pressed the clutch pedal. Again, the clutch pedal remained stuck in the engaged position. Moments later smoke became to appear from under the right side of the hood. …”

NHTSA complaint #10606837, filed 2014-06, 100,336 miles

Seat belts: “My 2007 Audi rs-4 quattro sedan had a brake malfunction of some sort that caused the front wheels to lock even while the esp system was active and ABS was in proper working order and the vehicle displayed no warnings on the info display. The vehicle crashed into a guardrail while we were doing 40mph because it wouldn't turn in the curve at the bottom of the hill we were descending, a few times that day the car had a vibration go through it almost as though a tire was bad or a brake was dragging, with a slight burning smell to accompany it. …”

NHTSA complaint #10220525, filed 2008-03, 13,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

43% of the 7 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 13,000 and 100,336 miles.

29%0–1014%10–250%25–5014%50–750%75–10029%100–15014%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (7 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 73,428 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

2007200820142015201732018201920202023
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2007 Audi S4 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
S4 4WD/AWD4.2L 8-cyl6-speed automatic142116$5,150
S4 4WD/AWD4.2L 8-cyl6-speed manual132015$5,500
S4 Avant 4WD/AWD4.2L 8-cyl6-speed automatic142116$5,150
S4 Avant 4WD/AWD4.2L 8-cyl6-speed manual132015$5,500
S4 Cabriolet 4WD/AWD4.2L 8-cyl6-speed automatic142116$5,150
S4 Cabriolet 4WD/AWD4.2L 8-cyl6-speed manual131915$5,500

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2007 Audi S4 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 247 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 247 bulletins →

Other model years of the Audi S4

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
202017—3—23—Rising
201874,0002—24—Not enough data
20141742,4301521—Falling
2013335,100152156 · TypicalStable
20122270,0001421—Stable
20112661,89714219 · FewerFalling
20106058,9500—2150 · TypicalFalling
20071373,4282—16—Not enough data
20063049,3252—16Not compared (before 2008)Stable
20054356,0002—16Not compared (before 2008)Stable
20042955,0001—18Not compared (before 2008)Stable
20022235,6271—18—Stable
20018760,0001—18Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200014365,0001—18Not compared (before 2008)Stable
19947165,0002—18—Not enough data
199316121,5002—18—Stable
19925—2—18—Not enough data

All Audi S4 model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2007 Audi S4 have?

NHTSA recorded 13 consumer complaints for the 2007 Audi S4 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2007 Audi S4 is reported most often?

Air bags is named most often, in 8 complaints (62% of the total), followed by electrical system with 2.

Has the 2007 Audi S4 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2007 Audi S4 get?

The EPA rates the 2007 Audi S4 (S4, 4.2L 8-cyl) at 16 mpg combined, 14 city and 21 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $5,150 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2007 Audi S4 reported?

Among the 7 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 73,428 miles and the middle half falls between 13,000 and 100,336 miles; 43% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.