2007 Audi A4 vs 2007 BMW 328I
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2007 Audi A4 | 2007 BMW 328I |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 196 | 397 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 368 | 124 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 4 | 11 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 28 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–24 | 21–22 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 74,500 mi | 81,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Audi A4 | BMW 328I |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 119 | 105 |
| Electrical System | 10 | 128 |
| Engine | 17 | 65 |
| Steering | 5 | 56 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 12 | 35 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 0 | 36 |
| Exterior Lighting | 8 | 13 |
| Structure | 2 | 18 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Oil consumption | 11 | 0 |
| Stalling | 7 | 37 |
| Check engine light | 6 | 13 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 18 |
| Overheating | 0 | 16 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 15 |
| Steering problems | 0 | 12 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 10 |
2007 Audi A4
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.