2009 Audi A4
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 2009 Audi A4. Newest first.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2009 Audi A4 Cabriolet, S4 Cabriolet, A6 Avant, A6 Sedan and S6 Sedan vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina…
Risk and remedy
Risk
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 30, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Note: This recall has been superseded by recall number 18V427.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VW) is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 Audi A4, A5, and Q5 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the air bag control units may corrode and fail.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the air bag control unit fails, the air bags may not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of occupant injury.
Remedy
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control unit, free of charge. The recall began October 2016. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69O1.
Owner complaints
120 complaints6 involved a crash3 involved a fire3 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Electrical system · Exterior lighting · Forward collision avoidance › Adaptive cruise control
I own a 2009 audi a4. On the Month of october 2024 my transmission failed. I towed my car to a mechanic who then replaced my transmission i picked up my car on December 11 2024 at 7 am from audi of fresno. I have had no prior issues and like always i expect a dealership to inspect a new vehicle…
I own a 2009 audi a4. On the Month of october 2024 my transmission failed. I towed my car to a mechanic who then replaced my transmission i picked up my car on December 11 2024 at 7 am from audi of fresno. I have had no prior issues and like always i expect a dealership to inspect a new vehicle that comes in ,as i have never been able to get work done with out them always doing their own diagnostic. Any ways . On the morning of [XXX] at [XXX] i went to pic up breakfast from carls jr with my boyfriend . As i placed my order and drove up to the window without a single warning my car engulfed in flames from the front driver side . I turned my car off jumped out called. The fire department and watched as my car continued to build flames until the fire department finally showed up. Had i taken the freeway that day instead of the streets i wouldnt have noticed the fire until it was to late. . Im in shock and also just [XXX] that something like thus happened. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
- Air bags
The negligent driver yielded to the flow of traffic without stopping. When he collided with us, the airbags (exploded) deployed so strongly that they damaged the windshield and our bodies: face, neck, etc. Our beloved Audi A4 2009 was totaled and after that we had several operations: 2 eye operations (need 2 more), dental surgeries, 3 neck surgeries ... multiple unpaid medical expenses.
- Air bags · Engine · Fuel/propulsion system
The turbo sounds like it's not going in/out of gear, oil going into spark plugs, radiator fluid leaking system getting real hot. Low engine poer picking up speed an issue. Air bag rear brake light malfunction, oil pressure not correct
- Electrical system
On Sunday December 19, 2021, while driving home the warning light for the battery/alternator flashed on with an associated beep warning. An estimated 30 miles later all electrical and motor functions died while I was in heavy traffic. I was able to pull off onto a narrow shoulder up a steep hill…
On Sunday December 19, 2021, while driving home the warning light for the battery/alternator flashed on with an associated beep warning. An estimated 30 miles later all electrical and motor functions died while I was in heavy traffic. I was able to pull off onto a narrow shoulder up a steep hill and park. All functions quit, I could not come out of "Park", the emergency brake switch would not release, the emergency flashers did not function. Nothing responded. I called AAA Towing service to be taken to an Audi service repair shop. The towing service had to use a jumper to provide electrical power to release the emergency brake and take the transmission out of "park." The repair service was the "Sport Hous Reno" where the alternator and the battery were replaced. Invoice # 4791, 12-21-2021, total $1,709.12. I do not expect the battery to be covered since it is expendable. However, the alternator malfunction and this model of Audi completely dying placed me in a dangerous situation where I or my family could have been seriously injured. This is not my first Audi, I did have a similar occurrence with another model and when the battery caused a malfunction the Audi computer went in "Limp Mode" and I was able to drive slowly to the dealership. This was not the case, when the electrical system failed it did not go into "Limp Mode," it completely "Died" placing me and my car in a dangerous position.
- Steering
I bought the car recently and drove it on the freeway, on the way back home I noticed a shaking/Vibration coming from the right side of the vehicle. It made the car very hard to control and staying in one lane was almost impossible. It swerves left to right uncontrollably at random times. I…
I bought the car recently and drove it on the freeway, on the way back home I noticed a shaking/Vibration coming from the right side of the vehicle. It made the car very hard to control and staying in one lane was almost impossible. It swerves left to right uncontrollably at random times. I haven't taken it in to any dealership or manufacturer to check it out for me, also there's no warning lights on the dashboard at all. And I believe the owner I bought it from knew of this issue but didn't let me know so I'm really just as in the Blind as well. I don't know what else to do because I can't keep driving the car with uncontrollable force and putting kids in danger or anybody else's.
- Engine
Purchased vehicle 8/15/19 at select motors inc, smyrna tn. Clean car fax report. Ongoing oil consumption issues. Intake camshaft locked up following oil consumption test at audi of nashville. Not driveable now. Audi of nashville quoted cylinder head and associated parts, timing chain, tensioner…
Purchased vehicle 8/15/19 at select motors inc, smyrna tn. Clean car fax report. Ongoing oil consumption issues. Intake camshaft locked up following oil consumption test at audi of nashville. Not driveable now. Audi of nashville quoted cylinder head and associated parts, timing chain, tensioner, cam adjuster and pistons. Tsb-2027731-8 brought to my attention. Engineering defect with pistons a known issue. Contacted audi of north america. Unwilling to provide financial assistance. Car beyond the 8year/80,000 mile extended warranty they offered following a class action lawsuit. Paid cash at purchase, put roughly 2,000 miles on the car and and being told will need to spend an additional $10,000-$13,000 to get the car running again for a known engineering defect with the pistons audi IS unwilling to classify as a recall.
- Engine · Fuel/propulsion system · Unknown or other
Engine coolant and engine light etc came on. The vehicle was on the highway. I have a small child. Based on the audi message my vehicle could catch on fire.please send me info to have this problem corrected.
- Engine
Driving vehicle and it started shaking. got the car home and when I shut it off and turned it back on it rattled and sounded like metal. I was able to get it to the dealership. I had it checked by mechanic and he told me that the timing chain and tensioner were the problem and I was just two…
Driving vehicle and it started shaking. got the car home and when I shut it off and turned it back on it rattled and sounded like metal. I was able to get it to the dealership. I had it checked by mechanic and he told me that the timing chain and tensioner were the problem and I was just two months out of warranty. The next day the dealership called to tell me I needed new cylinders because the car would not start. quoted me $7,500 to repair. I do not qualify for the class action suit because my car did not break until after the window closed. audi knew about the failure and did nothing to warn owners.
- Air bags
Takata inflator: for at least 2 years, if not more, we have received recall notices from audi USA to call our local service agent and make an appointment to go in and have the airbags changed. we have contacted them asking for an appointment to have this work done on an almost monthly basis and…
Takata inflator: for at least 2 years, if not more, we have received recall notices from audi USA to call our local service agent and make an appointment to go in and have the airbags changed. we have contacted them asking for an appointment to have this work done on an almost monthly basis and they never have the replacement part. the A4 has been located in humid south florida for all it's life and it IS now 10 years old. most importantly, we'd like to hand it down to our teenage daughter, however, we are reluctant until it IS fixed. the collection, our local audi dealership has not been able to provide us with the replacement airbags.
- Air bags
TL* takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 audi A4. The contact stated that the recall notices for nhtsa campaign numbers: 18v427000 (air bags) and 18v082000 (air bags) were received in 2018. After contacting the dealer (dch millburn, 2211 millburn ave, maplewood, nj) on multiple occasions, the…
TL* takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 audi A4. The contact stated that the recall notices for nhtsa campaign numbers: 18v427000 (air bags) and 18v082000 (air bags) were received in 2018. After contacting the dealer (dch millburn, 2211 millburn ave, maplewood, nj) on multiple occasions, the contact was informed that the parts needed to repair the defect were not available. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
- Engine · Structure › Body
I purchased from a dealership with warranty and with in the week the car needed a quart of oil, I come to find out the car has been to audi dealership and it was advised the vacuum pump needs to be replaced and that the engine IS consuming oil, the dealership that sold this car in auction to the…
I purchased from a dealership with warranty and with in the week the car needed a quart of oil, I come to find out the car has been to audi dealership and it was advised the vacuum pump needs to be replaced and that the engine IS consuming oil, the dealership that sold this car in auction to the dealership I bought the car from was fully aware of this issue since audi diagnosed it for them and no work had been done. Audi had a call back for this issue and had refused to address the issue when the dealership brought it to their attention and now I am stuck with a car loan on a car that need over $6K in repairs to the engine it self.
- Air bags
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- Engine
Oil consumption IS horrible I'm refilling a quart of oil every few hundred miles. I bought the car used and I did receive notice of a recall on the vehicle regarding the oil consumption issue.
- Engine
Oil consumption I had this car since 2012 and found out recently about oil consumption class action lawsuit through the internet, when my car started consuming copious amounts of oil. The owner manual says a quart per ~1,200 miles, but I'm getting oil light at about 400 miles after service at…
Oil consumption I had this car since 2012 and found out recently about oil consumption class action lawsuit through the internet, when my car started consuming copious amounts of oil. The owner manual says a quart per ~1,200 miles, but I'm getting oil light at about 400 miles after service at the dealership. I spoke with multiple dealerships including the dealership I'm currently doing every 10K maintenance with and none have actually helped me out since I'm out of warranty of 80K. I spoke with audi corporate and they say they will review when they get to my case which IS pretty much never. They keep telling me to take my car in to do phase 2 oil consumption which IS going to be a several grand repair. I did phase 1 out of pocket roughly 1,700 and they fixed pcv breather valve, seal and updated software after I replaced the pcv breather valve recently, but they said the valve IS old, so they replaced with newer one, but still pretty much doing the same thing and that's consuming oil. audi corporate say they will "review" my case which pretty much means I pay out of pocket and then they'll see which I doubt. This car IS literally a headache never buying an audi again. Audi IS crooked and they do not want to repair even though they know about these problems. I know they're trying to bait me into repairing the car further which will ultimate lead to a 10K engine replacement and that's not going to happen not on my dime.
- Air bags
TL* takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 audi A4. The contact stated that the manufacturer failed to provide the remedy and the part within a reasonable timeframe for nhtsa campaign number: 18v082000 (air bags). In addition, the front passenger side air bag recall repair for nhtsa campaign…
TL* takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 audi A4. The contact stated that the manufacturer failed to provide the remedy and the part within a reasonable timeframe for nhtsa campaign number: 18v082000 (air bags). In addition, the front passenger side air bag recall repair for nhtsa campaign number: 18v427000 (air bags) took an extended period of time. The repair was performed by audi nashville (1576 mallory ln, brentwood, tn 37027, (866) 939-7610), but the contact was uncertain if the front passenger side air bag inflator was replaced. The contact was waiting to determine when the manufacturer would provide the remedy and part for the driver's side air bag. The dealer stated that they did not extend the courtesy of a waiting list to provide the part and was uncertain when an appointment would be scheduled. The manufacturer was contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
- Air bags
Sharp metal pieces could explode from the airbag we have called audi of bridgewater - 908-800-9000
- Engine
This car IS burning oil in a extremely danger speed
- Air bags
Takata recall I have been informed by mail, for several years now, that the airbags in my car needs to be replaced due to the recall. The passenger side has been replaced, yet the driver side airbag has not. I am constantly after my dealership to inform me as to the time frame for replacement, but…
Takata recall I have been informed by mail, for several years now, that the airbags in my car needs to be replaced due to the recall. The passenger side has been replaced, yet the driver side airbag has not. I am constantly after my dealership to inform me as to the time frame for replacement, but they never have any information. This has been ongoing now for several years. Can anything be done to speed up the process.
- Engine
My car was over heating due to a water pump and my timing chain IS going and I got a recall letter 2 days later on the timing chain and now my alternator IS going out
- Air bags
I have been receiving notifications for the takata psdi-5 driver frontal airbag inflator since april 2017 or earlier, and there IS still not a remedy for this. I'm told the replacement parts are still not available. There IS grave danger with the current airbag situation and I do not feel they are…
I have been receiving notifications for the takata psdi-5 driver frontal airbag inflator since april 2017 or earlier, and there IS still not a remedy for this. I'm told the replacement parts are still not available. There IS grave danger with the current airbag situation and I do not feel they are taking the appropriate steps to replace the parts to ensure a safe vehicle. This needs to be taken care of. Please help push them!
- Engine
At 70K car was consuming oil every 1K having to top off a liter of oil. Dealer adv this was normal because of turbo engine. Ignored the issue until got worst topping off every 750mi's then to every 200-300mi. Dealer checked & adv needed turbo assy replacement before they would check on the oil…
At 70K car was consuming oil every 1K having to top off a liter of oil. Dealer adv this was normal because of turbo engine. Ignored the issue until got worst topping off every 750mi's then to every 200-300mi. Dealer checked & adv needed turbo assy replacement before they would check on the oil consumption issue. Cost to repair $3,925+ tax. Couldn't afford that so lived w/issue for a while. Doing research on internet I found this was a very common problem w/this car/year and there was a class action lawsuit & audi had to pay to repair for this oil consumption issue for free but only if you put the claim in by a certain date.i didn't know of this so I complained to the audi dealer but it was too late for my car to be honored. The dealer then would perform a oil consumption test for $300 with a few new seals and bolts.if after the test it still consumed oil rapidly they advised maybe audi corp would honor the repairs or at least help cover a partial amount since I was a dedicated customer getting all my services done at audi. After testing it failed & was diagnosed that I needed new pistons/turbo etc.to fix this. Basically sounded like a new engine.went to audi corp. & submitted the complaint & all showed all receipts of services done to the car to see if they would help honor the repair but end results they didn't do much & was advised by dealer it would cost me $7000 to fix. I ended up declining service from the audi dealership & went to a local audi mechanic shop to at least perform the turbo repair & that cost me near $5K. This IS a lemon of a car & audi knows it! There should of been a recall for this fix but instead let their customers suffer spending loads of money on repairs.
- Air bags
TL* takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 audi A4. The contact stated that nhtsa campaign numbers: 18v082000 (air bags) and 18v427000 (air bags) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repairs. The contact received the recall notifications several months ago. An unknown local audi dealer was…
TL* takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 audi A4. The contact stated that nhtsa campaign numbers: 18v082000 (air bags) and 18v427000 (air bags) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repairs. The contact received the recall notifications several months ago. An unknown local audi dealer was contacted and stated that the parts were unavailable. The manufacturer was also contacted and confirmed that the parts were unavailable. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available for nhtsa campaign number: 18v082000 (air bags) and parts distribution disconnect for nhtsa campaign number: 18v427000 (air bags).
- Air bags
TL* takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 audi A4. While driving various speeds, the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated, which was a safety concern. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 18v427000 (air bags), 18v082000 (air bags), and 16v079000 (air bags)…
TL* takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 audi A4. While driving various speeds, the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated, which was a safety concern. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 18v427000 (air bags), 18v082000 (air bags), and 16v079000 (air bags); however, the parts needed for the repairs were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The vehicle was taken to audi downtown la (1900 s figueroa st, los angeles, ca 90007, (213) 536-4358) where the contact was informed that the parts were not available. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 92,000. Parts distribution disconnect for nhtsa campaign number: 18v427000 (air bags), vin tool confirms parts not available for nhtsa campaign number: 18v082000 (air bags), and parts distribution disconnect for nhtsa campaign number: 16v079000 (air bags).
- Air bags
TL* takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 audi A4. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 18v247000 (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…
TL* takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 audi A4. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 18v247000 (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 (audi north austin, 12971 pond springs rd, austin, tx 78729, (844) 473-2985) was contacted and confirmed that the part was not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The vin was not available.
- Air bags
TL* takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 audi A4. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 16v079000 (air bags) and 17v032000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of…
TL* takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 audi A4. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 16v079000 (air bags) and 17v032000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. New country audi greenwich (181 west putnam avenue, greenwich, ct 06830, (203) 661-1800) was contacted and confirmed that the part was not available. The manufacturer was also notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The vin was not available.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 11011285This TSB Provides information when parking assistance provides false warnings.
- 11011282This bulletin provides information when speaker rattles, vibrations, or audio interference is noted.
- 11011240This bulletin provides information about professional noise analysis with the VAS 611 015 PICO-NVH tool
- 11009983Vehicle Concerns Before Recall Repair Available
- 11009941This bulletin provides diagnostic information regarding the locking system.
- 11009928This bulletin provides informatin when the engine does not run smoothly at idling speeds.
- 11009356This bulletin provides informaion regarding zirconium inserts in the bake piston for vehicle equipped with ceramic brakes.
- 11009351This bulletin provides information regarding the general approach to brakes rubbing.
- 11009347This bulletin provides information when there are vibrations and rotational steering wheel vibrations.
- 11009313This bulletin provides guidance in order to provid informaiton regarding preparatoin when calling the Audi Technical Assistnce Center (TAC).
- 11007345This bulletin proves information when the bluetooth does not work, adaption channel deactivated.
- 11007315This bulletin provides information vibrations and rotational steering wheel vibrations.
- 11007305This bulletin offers information about the basic information needed for technical requests for gaerbox complaints.
- 11007264This bulletin proves information when the bluetooth does not work, adaption channel deactivated.
- 11007234This bulletin provides information vibrations and rotational steering wheel vibrations.
- 11007224This bulletin offers information about the basic information needed for technical requests for gaerbox complaints.
- 11005935This bulletin provides informaiton when there are speaker rattles, vibrations or audio interference in the sound system.
- 11005865This bulletin provides information when there are noises/vibration from the front of the vehicle while in dynamic mode.
- 11005848This bulletin provides Audi technicians with information to prepare for contact to the Technical Assistance Center (TAC).
- 11003026This bulletin provides informationw hen there are optical concerns with the tail lights.
- 11003024This bulletin provides informaiton when there are speaker rattles, vibrations, or audio interference.A1
- 11002981This bulletin provides information when there are speaker rattles, vibration or audio interference.
- 11002957This bulletin provides informationw hen there are optical concerns with the tail lights.
- 11002955This bulletin provides informaiton when there are speaker rattles, vibrations, or audio interference.A1
- 11002912This bulletin provides information when there are speaker rattles, vibration or audio interference.
- 11002235This bulletin provides information when the door handle touch sensors for Audi advanced key are inoperative.
- 11002234This bulletin provides information when the exterior trunk handle is inoperative.
- 11002208This bulletin provides information on the ordering procedures for VIN Plates, and Safety Certification labels.
- 11002135This bulletin provides information when the door handle touch sensors for Audi advanced key are inoperative.
- 11002134This bulletin provides information when the exterior trunk handle is inoperative.
- 11002108This bulletin provides information on the ordering procedures for VIN Plates, and Safety Certification labels.
- 10254035This bulletin provides general information regarding outside air temperature readings.
- 10254006This bulletin provides information when the air conditioning is no longer operative; DTC 00457, 00256, 01592.
- 10253261This bulletin provides information when the remote control key is inoperative.
- 10251030ABS warning light on with additional warning lights on (EPB / TPMS / EPC / MIL) - wire harness damage
- 10251029ABS warning light on with additional warning lights on (EPB/TPMS/EPC/MIL) - Wire harness damage
- 10251027Tightening wheel bolts
- 10251025Steering wheel shimmy, vibration and/or oscillation
- 10251023Steering wheel shimmy, vibration and/or oscillation
- 10251018Steering wheel shimmy, vibration and/or oscillation
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