2007 Audi A4 problems
The 2007 Audi A4 was sold with 1 engine and 1 gearbox that we have documented: the Multitronic gearbox and the 3.0 TDI V6. All of them have serious faults that affect the cars of that year. The safest option is the 3.0 TDI V6 (verdict “With caution”). Outside the engine, 3 documented faults affect 2007 cars, such as takata recall: the front airbag can fragment in an impact.
2007 Audi A4 score: acceptable reliability
Calculated using only 11 documented faults and their sources: the most serious and frequent faults weigh more. How it is calculated
- Engine5.25 faults
- Gearbox6.8Manual: no faults · Multitronic: 3.6
- Suspension8.0Technical inspection (ITV) only: 0.8 times the defects normal for its age
- Brakes8.6Technical inspection (ITV) only: 0.6 times the defects normal for its age
- Tyres and wheels10.0No documented faults
- Steering9.31 fault and ITV (technical inspection)
- Electrical system10.0No documented faults
- Headlights and lights8.5Technical inspection (ITV) only: 0.6 times the defects normal for its age
- Electronics and infotainment9.31 fault
- Climate control10.0No documented faults
- Bodywork and interior7.9Technical inspection (ITV) only: 0.8 times the defects normal for its age
- Airbags and safety7.11 fault
Multitronic gearbox in the 2007 Audi A4
Names: multitronic
- With caution
Multitronic 0AW (2007-2014)
· 0AW
It notably improves on the 01J's reliability, above all in the control unit, but none of the sources consulted says it completely eliminates chain wear or jerking when pulling away; apply the same checks as for the 01J before buying.[3]
Faults that affect 2007 cars
- Critical severityFrequency: CommonTransmissionWear of the variator chain and conesYes: the variator uses a chain of more than 1,000 links between two pairs of cones that wears with mileage, especially if the oil is not changed regularly. Gebrauchtwagenberater ties the gearbox's reputation to "numerous total failures"; Schaeffler/LuK sells a kit to repair the chain.
- High severityFrequency: CommonElectronicsControl unit (TCU) failure and limp modeYes: the multitronic control unit, especially in the 01J code (up to 2007), is one of its best-documented weak points. Overheating with oil seeping into the control unit causes fault warnings and limp mode and, if ignored, can end up damaging the gearbox itself.
- Medium severityFrequency: CommonClutchJerking and vibration when pulling away from cold (multi-plate clutch)Yes: with no torque converter, the multitronic pulls away using an electronic multi-plate clutch that can jerk or vibrate, especially when cold, if its plates are worn or the oil no longer has the right properties. It is one of the most cited fault symptoms of this gearbox.
3.0 TDI V6 engine in the 2007 Audi A4
Names: 3.0 TDI quattro
- With caution
3.0 TDI EA896 generation 1, Euro 5 (CAPA, CCWA, CDYA, CDYC, CEXA, CEXB; 2007-2015)
239–245 hp · CAPA, CCWA, CDYA, CDYC, CEXA, CEXB
It keeps the generation 1 EGR and the weak points in cooling, intake and injectors; it is worth insisting on a history and a control unit scan.[4][6][7]
Faults that affect 2007 cars
- High severityFrequency: CommonCoolingFailing water pump and cooling system leaksOn the 3.0 TDI the water pump can fail and, from 2010, overheat to the point of damaging the engine (the A6 C6 guide cites a service action). Owners also cite coolant leaks from hoses, the regulating valve and the cooler.
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalTimingTiming chain stretch and tensioner wearOn the 3.0 TDI V6 the timing chain is at the gearbox end and its tensioner can lose tension: it rattles on a cold start and, if the chain stretches, the timing goes out and the engine is at risk. Replacing it means opening the engine and costs several thousand euros.
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalInjectionInjector wear (needle seat) and injection faultsGerman guides point to wear of the needle seat of the 3.0 TDI injectors: they stop closing properly, diesel drips into the cylinder and dilutes the oil. Smoke from the exhaust can be the warning, and reports on the 313 hp twin-turbo repeat injection faults.
- Medium severityFrequency: CommonEmissions controlFaulty EGR valve and EGR coolerOn the first-generation EA896 engines the EGR valve and cooler often fail: Audi talks about around 15% of units compared with 1-2 in every 1,000 in the second generation (a figure cited by Wikipedia). The cooler clogs with soot and can lose coolant.
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalIntakeWorn intake flaps (swirl) and intake manifoldOn V6 TDI engines from 2004 to 2010 the control of the intake (swirl) flaps can develop play and turn on the engine warning light with code P3134. Hella says the flap and actuator form one unit and are replaced together; on the Q7 4L it is the category owners cite most.
Faults outside the engine in the 2007 Audi A4
- Critical severityFrequency: CommonAirbags and safetyTakata recall: the front airbag can fragment in an impactYes: campaign 69EQ covers A4s (and S4s) built between 23 February 2004 and 3 August 2011 because the Takata inflator can degrade with moisture and project metal fragments when it deploys. The check and, where appropriate, replacement of the inflator are free at the official network.Repair: €0
- Medium severityFrequency: RareSteeringPower steering warning after driving through heavy rain or flooded areasSeveral A4 B8 owners report a power steering error warning, with reduced assistance, after driving through heavy rain or waterlogged areas; they point to water getting into an electrical component, although there is no independent source to confirm it.
- Low severityFrequency: OccasionalElectronics and infotainmentMMI multimedia system freezes and restartsOn the better-equipped versions of the A4 B8, the MMI multimedia system can suffer freezes, spontaneous restarts or loss of touch response, according to a specialist workshop; a software update usually does the job, although in some cases the unit has to be replaced.Repair (garage): €350–€700
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 2007 Audi A4 reliable?
The 2007 Audi A4 was sold with 1 engine and 1 gearbox that we have documented: the Multitronic gearbox and the 3.0 TDI V6. All of them have serious faults that affect the cars of that year. The safest option is the 3.0 TDI V6 (verdict “With caution”). Outside the engine, 3 documented faults affect 2007 cars, such as takata recall: the front airbag can fragment in an impact.
What is the best year for the Audi A4?
According to our score, the best are 2015, 2014 and 2013 (7.2/10). The year with the worst score is 2007 (5.5/10). Each year's score counts only the engines sold that year and the faults that affect those cars.
What faults does the 2007 Audi A4 have?
The most important ones documented for 2007 cars are: wear of the variator chain and cones (Multitronic gearbox, critical severity), takata recall: the front airbag can fragment in an impact (airbags and safety, critical severity), control unit (TCU) failure and limp mode (Multitronic gearbox, high severity), failing water pump and cooling system leaks (3.0 TDI V6, high severity) and timing chain stretch and tensioner wear (3.0 TDI V6, high severity).
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Sources
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- Audi A4Wikipedia · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026 · in Spanish
- Schaeffler: RepSet für Audi Multitronic Getriebeamz · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in German
- Typische Probleme & Haltbarkeit der MultitronicGebrauchtwagenberater · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in German
- VW EA896Wikipedia (de) · Other source · consulted 9 October 2026 · in German
- VW EA897Wikipedia (de) · Other source · consulted 9 October 2026 · in German
- Audi A5 8T (B8): Probleme, Schwachstellen & KaufberatungGebrauchtwagenberater.de · Motoring press · published 20 January 2022 · consulted 9 October 2026 · in German
- Audi A6 C6 (4F): Typische Probleme & SchwachstellenGebrauchtwagenberater.de · Motoring press · published 9 September 2022 · consulted 9 October 2026 · in German