Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2007 Audi A8, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Unknown or other1
- Visibility1
- Fuel/propulsion system1
- Air bags1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 2007 Audi A8 failed the safety check 0.98% of the time — 60% less often than the average 2007 passenger car (2.42%). Median odometer at inspection: 124,154 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
In the Netherlands
49 first registered in 2007 are on Dutch roads; 61% arrived later as imports. Median list price when new: €117,685.
Most common APK defects
- Bandenspanning niet op juiste waarde27
- Ruitenwisserinstallatie geeft onvoldoende zicht10
- Band onvoldoende profiel10
- Band(en) aanwezig met een profieldiepte van 1,6 t/m 2,5 mm9
- Overmatige vloeistoflekkage overige vloeistoffen7
- Uitlaatsysteem niet gasdicht / onveilige afvoer uitlaatgasse6
- Stofhoes aandrijfas beschadigd en dicht niet af6
- Mechanische delen van het remsysteem vertonen slijtage5
Colours
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording
In the United Kingdom
339 cars built in 2007 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 232 more were declared off the road (SORN).
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124, year of manufacture) · Open Government Licence v3.0
MOT test results in Great Britain
In 2023, 632 of these cars first registered in 2007 took their annual MOT test. 78% passed first time; among all cars first registered in 2007 the figure was 57%.
| Failed on | These cars | All cars from 2007 |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 9.3% | 20.6% |
| Visibility | 5.1% | 7.0% |
| Tyres | 4.9% | 7.5% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 4.6% | 6.4% |
| Suspension | 4.4% | 17.2% |
| Brakes | 3.8% | 11.9% |
DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023 (Department for Transport) · Open Government Licence v3.0 · first tests only; a fix made at the test station within the hour still counts as a fail
In Finland
36 of these cars first registered in 2007 were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026, with an average of 319,000 km on the odometer at their last inspection.
Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use · CC BY 4.0
In New Zealand
20 2007 cars are on the New Zealand register; 75% arrived as used imports, 20% were sold new in New Zealand.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Fuel consumption
Official Canadian test results for 3 variants: combined 12.8–15.5 L/100 km (about 15–18 mpg US), CO₂ 294–357 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| A8 · Mid-size · Premium gasoline | 14.7 | 10.4 | 12.8 |
| A8 L · Full-size · Premium gasoline | 14.7 | 10.4 | 12.8 |
| A8 L · Full-size · Premium gasoline | 18.2 | 12.2 | 15.5 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls in Canada
1 Transport Canada recall for the 2007 Audi A8.
| 2006316 17 Nov 2006 | Airbag On certain vehicles, in cases where a weak battery exists, it is possible that a low voltage condition could cause the airbag control unit to improperly set a f… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 Audi A8 and S8 vehicles. The sunroof glass on the affected vehicles may not be properly secured to the sunroof frame. As a result, the sunroof glass may detach from the car while driving.
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES WHERE A WEAK BATTERY EXISTS, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT A LOW VOLTAGE CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE AIR BAG CONTROL UNIT TO IMPROPERLY SET A FAULT CODE. IF THIS OCCURS, THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL AIR BAG WILL BECOME DEACTIVATED. HOWEVER, BOTH THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AS WELL AS THE 'PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF' TELLTALE IN THE CENTER OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WILL ILLUMINATE AND PROVIDE VISUAL WARNING TO THE DRIVER.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Audi told its dealers about the 2007 Audi A8: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 10251038 | Brakes squeel |
| 10251027 | Tightening wheel bolts |
| 10251016 | Self-leveling compressor inoperative |
| 10251012 | Vehicle lowers itself, air suspension warning light on, level sensor error (PR-2MB or 1BK) |
| 10250999 | Shock absorber leaks: assessment aid |
| 10250995 | Clicking noise from wheel bearing |
| 10250968 | Electric steering column adjustment is inoperative |
| 10250966 | Brake pulsation diagnostic guidelines |
| 10250959 | Shock absorber leaks: assessment aid |
| 10250952 | Electric steering column adjustment is inoperative |
| 10250950 | Tightening wheel bolts |
| 10250949 | Steering wheel leather damage, all vehicles |
| 10250679 | Vehicle lowers itself, air suspension warning light on, level sensor error (PR-2MB or 1BK) |
| 10250676 | Self-leveling compressor inoperative |
| 10250665 | Shock absorber leaks: assessment aid |
| 10250658 | Shock absorber leaks: assessment aid |
| 10250654 | Clicking noise from wheel bearing |
| 10250473 | Self-leveling compressor inoperative |
| 10250468 | Clicking noise from wheel bearing |
| 10250430 | Oil consumption measurement - Repair Authorization (CA) |
| 10249085 | Google Maps Street View (NVLW)) |
| 10249054 | Due to new Minnesota state regulations regarding biofuels, biodiesel blends of B5 or less may not be available in the State of Minnesota. |
| 10243930 | This bulletin provides information on the additional reporting requirements for safety related inquiries. |
| 10243918 | Audi Oil Capacity Chart |
| 10243791 | Audi Elsa Newsletter |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)