2007 Audi A4 Cabriolet problems & reliability
23 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2007 Audi A4 Cabriolet, alongside 3 safety recall campaigns. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.
Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several vehicles.
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags → | 23 | 100% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 audi a4 cabriolet. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 18v082000 (air bags). The contact called audi north scottsdale at 480-712-6912 (located at 7150 e princess dr, phoenix, az 85054) and was informed that the parts were not available. The…”
Air Bags · filed Feb 13, 2019
“Takata recall audi dealers in my area never have the required parts to complete the recall for nearly 2 years”
Air Bags · filed Feb 8, 2019
“Recall has been extended time. Excessive notifications requiring consumer to check on part availability. Poor exchanges between audi (recall servicer) and service provider. Mailings of cards, letters, emails meaningless if part allocation has not been made. Frustrated by the management of a critical safety issue.9898l”
Air Bags · filed Nov 14, 2018
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Technical service bulletins
270 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 2007 Audi A4 Cabriolet. The 10 most recent:
This bulletin provides information on the additional reporting requirements for safety related inquiries.
A0023742052680_4 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 4, 2023
Inside the Rings | Volume 12, Spring 2023
DC_AudiRingsV12 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 28, 2023
In 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 13, 2023.
TRMDMV_MA_Audi · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 13, 2023
In 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.
TRMDMV_NM_Audi · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 13, 2023
In 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.
TRMDMV_CO_Audi · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 13, 2023
Takata recall and 3G turndown
DC_Rings_VOL10 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 10, 2023
Support for Customers Affected by Alternator Back-order
DC_Alternator_6 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 26, 2023
Support for Customers Affected by Alternator Back-order
DC_Alternator_5 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 19, 2023
Support for Customers Affected by Alternator Back-order
DC_Alternator_4 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 19, 2023
Support for Customers Affected by Alternator Back-order
DC_Alternator_3 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 12, 2023
TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.
Safety recalls
The 2007 Audi A4 Cabriolet has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns — recall repairs are free at franchised dealers regardless of the vehicle’s age.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
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