AIR BAG RECALL TAKING TOO LONG. THEY KEEP SAYING THAT A REPAIR IS NOT YET AVAILABLE.
2007 audi A3 airbags problems
moderate 32 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100
Complaints
32
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$1,100
What owners are reporting 17 most recent
TAKATA RECALL I AM UNABLE TO OBTAIN ANY DEFINITIVE INFORMATION FROM THE NEAREST DEALER REGARDING WHEN AN AIRBAG REPLACEMENT CAN BE DONE. THE DEALERSHIPS STATE THAT THEY DO NOT HAVE A LOANER PROGRAM. WHAT CAN A CONSUMER DO TO EXPEDITE A RESOLUTION TO THIS MATTER?
TAKATA RECALL.I HAVE HAD NO INFORMATION FROM AUDI SINCE THE INITIAL NOTICE IN APRIL. MY CAR WILL BE 10 YEARS OLD THIS COMING APRIL. ACCORDING TO NEWS MEDIA THERE IS SUPPOSE TO BE SOME PRIORITY STATUS SET BASED ON AGE AND LOCATION BUT I CAN NOT FIND WHAT MY PRIORITY IS. GIVEN THE LACK OF ACTION I WOULD LIKE MY PRIORITY NUMBER OR APPROVAL TO DISCONNECT THIS SAFETY HAZARD!
TAKATA RECALL. I HAVE SCHEDULED WITH MY LOCAL AUDI DEALER TWO TIMES TO HAVE THIS AIRBAG RECALL REPLACEMENT COMPLETED, AND BOTH TIMES, THEY HAVE CALLED ME TO INFORM ME THAT THEY A) DO NOT HAVE THE PARTS, AND B) DO NOT KNOW WHEN THEY WILL GET THEM. THIS HAPPENED AGAIN FOR THE SECOND TIME TODAY, 11/14/2018 WITH ROYAL MOTORS SAN FRANCISCO. ACCORDING TO HTTPS://VINRCL.SAFERCAR.GOV/VIN/VINLOOKUP …
"TAKATA RECALL" - I HAVE BEEN GETTING NOTICES FOR A YEAR AND STILL CAN'T GET THIS WORK PERFORMED. I HAVE CONTACTED (800) 253-2834 AND THEY STILL HAVEN'T GOTTEN BACK TO ME. NHSTA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V079000. FUEL TANK VENTILATION VALVE NHTSA CAMPAIN NUMBER: 09V37700 NEVER GOT NOTICE ON THIS RECALL TILL I WENT ON YOUR SITE. I NEED TO KNOW IF AUDI WILL EVER GET THESE PARTS/SERVICE CENTERS T…
TAKATA RECALL. NO REPAIR TO THIS ISSUE IS AVAILABLE NOR CAN I BE GIVEN AN ESTIMATE OF THE TIME FRAME INVOLVED FROM AUDI OF AMERICA. YET OTHER MANUFACTURERS SUCH AS HONDA ARE ALREADY MAKING THE REPAIRS. THIS IS A COMPLETE OUTRAGE. IF SOMETHING HAPPENS TO MYSELF OR FAMILY WHO IS ACCOUNTABLE FOR THIS ISSUE?
TAKATA RECALL I HAVE CALLED THE AUDI DEALER TO GET MY DEFECTIVE AIRBAG REPLACED IN JUNE. I HAVE MADE REPEATED CALLS TO SEE WHEN I CAN HAVE THIS REPLACED. THE DEALER ADVISED THEY ONLY RECEIVE THE PARTS INTERMITTENTLY AND WILL ADVISE US WHEN WE ARE NEXT ON THE LIST FOR REPLACEMENT. IT IS OCTOBER AND STILL HAVE NOT RECEIVED REPLACEMENT. THIS IS MY MAIN CAR FOR DAILY USE.
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 AUDI A3. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V082000 (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. AUDI SOUTH COAST (1425 AUTO MALL DR, SANTA ANA, CA 92705, (714) 973-7766) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE …
TAKATA RECALL HAS NOT BEEN RESPONDED TO WITH ACTIONABLE OPTIONS.
TAKATA RECALL - THIS RECALL IS 2 YEARS OLD. AUDI STILL DOES NOT HAVE PARTS TO REPAIR MY AFFECTED VEHICLE. THEY DO NOT KNOW WHEN THEY WILL HAVE PARTS. WHEN WILL I BE ABLE TO GET MY CAR REPAIRED? WILL I EVER BE ABLE TO GET MY CAR REPAIRED?
Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2007 audi A3?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 32 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $1,100 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the airbags typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,100 for airbags repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to airbags?
No active recalls currently cover airbags issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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