Model year

2007 Audi A6

Wagon, gasoline, AWD/All-Wheel Drive, built in Germany. Owner complaints on file from Oct 9, 2006 to Aug 27, 2019.

Recall campaigns covering this model year4490k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints53Close to the median 2007 wagon
Severity index7.52007 wagons average 7.7
First 24 months1Complaints in its first two years
Complaints over time

Complaints about the 2007 Audi A6 peaked in 2017, with 22 filed

Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.

01020302006200820102012201420162220182020202220242026
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Components

60% of complaints about the 2007 Audi A6 name airbags

Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.

Airbags
32
Electrical system
6
Engine and cooling
5
Lighting
3
Powertrain
3
Steering
3
Speed control
3
Fuel system
2
Seat belts
2
Visibility and wipers
1
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls

4 recall campaigns cover the 2007 Audi A6

Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.

Recall campaigns for the 2007 Audi A6
CampaignFiledSubjectComponentVehiclesRemedy
18V-427Jun 22, 2018These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment…Airbags237,947Part replacement
17V-032Jan 11, 2017These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment…Airbags33,421Part replacement
16V-382Jun 1, 2016These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original…Airbags194,453Part replacement
07V-334Aug 1, 2007On certain passenger and sport utility vehicles, the automatic rear lid includes an electric motor and clutch that work in conjunction with two…Structure23,898Software update
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 2007 Audi A6

The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.

53 complaints on file, page 1 of 3.

  1. Filed Aug 27, 2019Failure Aug 1, 201995,000 milesHurt, VAAir bags

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 AUDI A6. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. AUDI OF ROANOKE (2006 PETERS CREEK RD, ROANOKE, VA) WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 95,000.

    NHTSA complaint 11246717
  2. Filed Oct 26, 2018Failure Oct 26, 2018126,000 milesCary, NCEngine

    CAMSHAFT CHAIN TENSIONER

    NHTSA complaint 11142977
  3. Filed Jul 15, 2018Failure Feb 5, 2018Kihei, HIAir bags

    NUMEROUS CALLS HAVE BEEN MADE TO BOTH THE AUDI USA NUMBER AS WELLS TO AUDI HONOLULU @ 808-206-7404. THEY INSIST THAT THEY WILL NOT INSTALL THE REPLACEMENT AIRBAG UNLESS I PAY $820.00 EACH WAY TO SHIP MY VEHICLE TO HONOLULU TO HAVE SAID REPAIR MADE. I DID NOT HAVE ANYTHING TO DO WITH THE AIRBAG BEING DEFECTIVE IN MY AUDI AND DO NOT THINK ITS FAIR THAT TO FIX THIS PROBLEM, I HAVE T PAY $1,640.00 PLUS THE TIME WITHOUT MY VEHICLE TO HAVE THIS RECALL COMPLETED

    NHTSA complaint 11111425
  4. Filed Jul 15, 2018Failure Feb 5, 2018Kihei, HIAir bags

    TAKATA RECALL. NUMEROUS CALLS HAVE BEEN PLACED TO AUDI USA WITH ONLY THE PROMISE OF HAVING THE DEALER CLOSEST TO ME CONTACT ME. THIS HAS NOT HAPPENED.

    NHTSA complaint 11111423
  5. Filed Apr 10, 2018Failure Jan 11, 2017Westwood, MAAir bags

    TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 AUDI A6. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V032000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER (PRIME AUDI IN WESTWOOD, MASSACHUSETTS) WAS MADE AWARE OF THE RECALL AND STATED THAT THE PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT. *TT *TR

    NHTSA complaint 11084350
  6. Filed Jan 12, 2018Failure Jan 11, 2017Lynnwood, WAAir bags

    TAKATA RECALL. RECEIVED NOTICE OF RECALL FOR THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG ON JANUARY 11, 2017. AS OF TODAY JANUARY 12, 2018 THE LOCAL AUDI DEALERSHIP HAS NOT MADE THE REPAIR BECAUSE A REPLACEMENT IS NOT AVAILABLE.

    NHTSA complaint 11062390
  7. Filed Dec 4, 2017Failure Dec 4, 2017Redmond, WAAir bags

    TAKATA RECALL SINCE THIS RECALL NOTIFIED US AT THE BEGINNING OF 2017, WE HAVE NOT HEARD MUCH ABOUT GETTING THIS ISSUE RECTIFIED. IT IS RIDICULOUS THAT THIS IS ACCEPTABLE CONSIDERING THE RISK THAT MAY COME ABOUT. THIS IS MY WIFE'S CAR.

    NHTSA complaint 11052343
  8. Filed Nov 16, 2017Failure Nov 8, 2017Summit, NJAir bags

    TAKATA RECALL. NO REPAIR SCHEDULED. BEEN WAITING FOR OVER A YEAR NOW.

    NHTSA complaint 11046560
  9. Filed Nov 7, 2017Failure Nov 7, 2017105,600 milesEden Prairie, MNAir bags

    TAKATA RECALL AUDI MINNEAPOLIS DEALER SAYS PARTS ARE "UNAVAILABLE"

    NHTSA complaint 11044228
  10. Filed Nov 7, 2017Failure Dec 14, 2016Mechanicsburg, PAAir bags

    TAKATA RECALL

    NHTSA complaint 11044050
  11. Filed Nov 2, 2017Failure Jan 11, 2017Bethany, CTAir bags

    TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 AUDI A6. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V032000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER (AUDI FAIRFIELD, 435 COMMERCE DR, FAIRFIELD, CT 06825) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

    NHTSA complaint 11042628
  12. Filed Oct 29, 2017Failure Mar 6, 2017Washington, CTAir bags

    TAKATA RECALL: AUDI SAYS THAT NHTSA IS NOT DISTRIBUTING FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAGS TO AUDI. IT HAS BEEN 6 MONTHS SINCE I WAS NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. MEANWHILE I AM NOT SUPPOSED TO USE THE PASSENGER SEAT (!) LEAVING ME WITH KINDA HALF A CAR. IS THERE ANYTHING THAT CAN BE DONE TO SPEED UP MY REPLACEMENT, OR COMPENSATE ME FOR LOSS OF FULL USE OF THE CAR?

    NHTSA complaint 11040875
  13. Filed Oct 26, 2017Failure Oct 26, 2017Hillsborough, NJAir bags

    TAKATA RECALL NOT AVAILABLE YET

    NHTSA complaint 11040272
  14. Filed Oct 26, 2017Failure Oct 25, 2017Woodbridge, CTAir bags

    TAKATA RECALL DEALER STATES HE HAS NOT RECEIVED THE NECESSARY PARTS SEEM TO ME WE ARE LEAVING A POTENTIAL RISK FOR A LONG TIME

    NHTSA complaint 11040259
  15. Filed Oct 26, 2017Failure Oct 13, 2015160,000 milesBillings, MTAir bags, Electrical system

    TAKATA RECALL - THE NEAREST AUDI DEALER IS 125 MILES AWAY. I HAVE A RECALL NOTICE BUT HAVE SPENT APPROXIMATELY $6,000 ON ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS IN VAIN AND CANNOT TRUST THE CAR TO MAKE IT TO THE DEALER TO REPAIR THE AIRBAG.. THEN THERE IS THE PROBLEM OF TRUSTING THE AIRBAG IN THE TIME I DRIVE TO THE NEAREST DEALER NOT WITH STANDING THE AIR BAG PROBLEM ALONE. IN REGARD TO THE ELECTRICAL FAILURES, I WAS NEARLY RUN OVER BY A SEMI AT FREEWAY SPEED WHEN THE ENGINE SUDDENLY STOPPED. THE PROBLEM COMES AND GOES LIKE A GHOST IS INVOLVED AND NOBODY HAS BEEN ABLE TO PROPERLY REPAIR IT. AT ONE MECHANICAL SHOP I LOST A WINDSHIELD AND AT ANOTHER I LOST A TAILLIGHT WITH REPLACE COST OVER $392.00. WHAT CAN I DO WITH ALL OF THE ABOVE CONSIDERED? I CANNOT SELL THE CAR DUE TO SAFETY CONCERNS FOR THE NEXT OWNER AND HAVE SUFFERED A LARGE DEPRECIATION. THIS PROBLEM CAN OCCUR ANYTIME BUT MOST OFTEN WHEN GOING ACROSS A SPEED BUMP OR UPON A ROUGH STREET. IT HAS HAPPENED MANY TIMES OVER THE PAST THREE YEARS. THE DATE I GIVE BELOW IS BEST GUESS.

    NHTSA complaint 11040115
  16. Filed Oct 17, 2017Failure Oct 17, 201780,000 milesDavenport, FLVehicle speed control

    EVERY TIME I FLOOR THE GAS PEDAL TO PASS SOMEONE ON THE HIGHWAY THE ACCELERATOR STICK AND SPEEDS UP BY ITSELF NEED TO TAP THE PEDAL OR THE BRAKES TO GET CONTROL.

    NHTSA complaint 11034159
  17. Filed Sep 26, 2017Failure Sep 22, 2017Rockwall, TXSteering

    I RECEIVED AN ERROR MESSAGE THAT SAYS IGNITION LOCK ERROR WITH THIS ISSUE IT CAUSES THE STEERING COLUMN TO LOCK WHILE DRIVING WHICH CAN CAUSE A SEVERE ACCIDENT

    NHTSA complaint 11029969
  18. Filed Aug 26, 2017Failure Aug 10, 2017NEW Windsor, NYElectrical system, Engine, Unknown or other

    OIL SEPARATOR INTAKE LEEK. NO HEAT. COOLANT PURGES IN AN OUT OF RESAVOIR

    NHTSA complaint 11019918
  19. Filed Aug 25, 2017Failure Jan 11, 2017Watefield, RIAir bags

    TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 AUDI A6. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V032000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND WAS NOT ABLE TO CONFIRM WHEN THE PARTS WERE TO BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. UPDATED 10/26/17*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED A NOTICED WAS SENT BY A THIRD PARTY COMPANY INDICATING THE VEHICLE MAY BE APART OF THE RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT CONTACTED THE CONSUMER. UPDATED 11/29/2017*JS

    NHTSA complaint 11019507
  20. Filed Jul 11, 2017Failure Mar 1, 201735,000 milesPort Chester, NYAir bags

    TAKATA AIRBAG RECALL - SIX MONTHS AFTER AUDI'S NOTICE OF POTENTIAL FATAL CONSEQUENCES WAS RECEIVED BY THIS ORIGINAL OWNER, AND AUDI'S RECOMMENDATION THAT FOR SAFETY REASONS THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT NOT BE OCCUPIED, WE CALLED AUDI "CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE", AS RECOMMENDED ON THE NOTICE, IF THERE WERE ANY CONCERNS. AFTER INQUIRING ABOUT THE DELAY IN REMEDIATION, THE AUDI REPRESENTATIVE TOLD US THAT THIS IS A 'LOW RISK' RECALL, AND THAT PARTS ARE NOT YET AVAILABLE'. PLEASE REPLY AS TO WHAT ACTION THE GOVERNMENT WILL BE TAKING TO PUSH FOR A RESOLUTION OF THIS ISSUE ' MEANING OUR SPECIFIC AUDI.

    NHTSA complaint 11004228
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations

NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year

Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins

414 manufacturer communications cover this model year

Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall; the 60 most recent are listed.

  • A6-S6-A Jan 1, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Audi Delivery Guidelines.
  • A6-S6 Jan 1, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Audi Delivery Guidelines.
  • 461335201713011 Apr 2, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Brakes squeel
  • 46133220166818 Mar 18, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Brakes make moaning or "muh" noise when accelerating from stop or turning at slow speeds
  • 44134620103345 Dec 9, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Tightening wheel bolts
  • 43132320187659 Sep 16, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Self-leveling compressor inoperative
  • 43131420187658 Apr 11, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Self-leveling compressor inoperative
  • 40133420181945 Sep 23, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Shock absorber leaks: assessment aid
  • 40122720243183 Nov 8, 2012 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Clicking noise from wheel bearing
  • 48145920172667 Jun 2, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Electric steering column adjustment is inoperative
  • 46148620225845 Jul 14, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Brake pulsation diagnostic guidelines
  • 40144120181946 Jul 2, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Shock absorber leaks: assessment aid
  • 48146220172668 Sep 23, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Electric steering column adjustment is inoperative
  • 44145520103346 Oct 21, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Tightening wheel bolts
  • 48146320282204 Oct 21, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Steering wheel leather damage, all vehicles
  • 4313142018765 Apr 11, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Self-leveling compressor inoperative
  • 4014412018194 Jul 2, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Shock absorber leaks: assessment aid
  • 4013342018194 Sep 23, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Shock absorber leaks: assessment aid
  • 4012272024318 Nov 8, 2012 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Clicking noise from wheel bearing
  • 4312112018765 Oct 29, 2012 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Self-leveling compressor inoperative
  • 4012262024318 Sep 26, 2012 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Clicking noise from wheel bearing
  • 1712322018550 Aug 30, 2012 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Oil consumption measurement - Repair Authorization (CA)
  • 0113702018260 Feb 22, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    MIL on (P1545, P0121, P0123, P0221 or P0222 stored in ECM)
  • 0113692028344 Feb 14, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Idle speed characteristic during cold start
  • 0112572028344 Oct 29, 2012 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Idle speed characteristic during cold start
  • 0112552030192 Oct 22, 2012 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Engine may have reduced performance without significant loss of power or stalling
  • Update91i8 May 13, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Google Maps Street View (NVLW))
  • AUD4927ENG Jul 10, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Due to new Minnesota state regulations regarding biofuels, biodiesel blends of B5 or less may not be available in the State of Minnesota.
  • Edition26 Mar 4, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Elsaweb Newsletter
  • A0023742052680_4 Oct 4, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulletin provides information on the additional reporting requirements for safety related inquiries.
  • Chart Oct 1, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Audi Oil Capacity Chart
  • Edition39 Jun 10, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Audi Elsa Newsletter
  • Edition46 Jul 29, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Audi Elsa Newsletter
  • Edition45 Jul 22, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Audi Elsa Newsletter
  • Edition42 Jul 1, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Audi Elsa Newsletter
  • Edition30 Apr 1, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Audi Elsa Newsletter
  • Edition53 Sep 16, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Audi Elsa Newsletter
  • Edition58 Oct 21, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Audi Elsa Newsletter
  • Edition61 Nov 11, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Audi Elsa Newsletter
  • Edition102 Sep 8, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Audi Elsa Newsletter
  • Edition106 Oct 6, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Audi Elsa Newsletter
  • DC_AudiRingsV12 Apr 28, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Inside the Rings | Volume 12, Spring 2023
  • A402352202431813 Mar 23, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This technical service bulletin provides instructions for correcting a clicking sound from the wheel bearing(s).
  • TRMDMV_MA_Audi Mar 13, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    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_NM_Audi Mar 13, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    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_CO_Audi Feb 13, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    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.
  • DC_Rings_VOL10 Feb 10, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Takata recall and 3G turndown
  • Edition96 Jul 28, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Technical bulletins and updates
  • Edition112 Nov 17, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Technical bulletins and updates
  • Edition110 Nov 3, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Technical bulletins and updates
  • Edition84 Mar 5, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    ElsaPro Tip: "notes"
  • Edition79 Mar 31, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Technical bulletins and updates
  • Edition77 Mar 17, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Technical bulletins and updates
  • Edition76 Mar 10, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Technical bulletins and updates
  • Edition92 Jun 30, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Idenifying and mixing factory fill engine coolants
  • Edition90 Jun 16, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Technical bulletins and updates
  • Edition89 Jun 9, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    ElsaPro Software update and technical bulletins
  • Edition96-1 Jul 28, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    i-wire new wiring diagram application
  • Edition69 Jan 20, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Technical bulletins and updates
  • DC_Alternator_5 Jan 19, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Support for Customers Affected by Alternator Back-order
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.