2009 Audi A6
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
4 recalls name the 2009 Audi A6. Newest first.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2005-2008 Audi A4 Sedan, A4 Avant, S4 Avant and S4 Sedan, 2007-2008 RS4 Sedan, 2004 RS4 Cabriolet, 2007-2009 A4 Cabriolet and S4 Cabriolet, 2005-2011 A6 Sedan, 2006-2011 A6 Avant, and 2007-2011 S6 Sedan vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part…
Risk and remedy
Risk
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Audi has notified owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag with an alternate remedy part, free of charge. The recall began June 29, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69R7. Note: This recall supersedes recalls 16V382, 17V032 and 18V004 and includes vehicles that may have had their air bag previously replaced under one of those campaigns.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2010-2011 Audi A6 Avant, A6 Sedan and S6 Sedan vehicles, ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania…
Risk and remedy
Risk
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other 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. Audi mailed an interim owner notification March 02, 2018. When parts to perform the recall repair become available, Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in June 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69U1. Note: This recall has been superseded by 18V427.
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. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 Audi A4, and 2005-2011 Audi A6 vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin…
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. Owner notification letters were mailed April 28, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-822-2834.
Owner complaints
21 complaints
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Latest complaints
- Air bags
Airbad recall
- Electrical system
Old Battery replaced by Audi dealer with new battery since car would not start. Second Audi dealer checked battery and connections since car would not start. Car started at dealer; however car doesn’t start now about a week after picked up at dealer. This is a major safety issue and driver &…
Old Battery replaced by Audi dealer with new battery since car would not start. Second Audi dealer checked battery and connections since car would not start. Car started at dealer; however car doesn’t start now about a week after picked up at dealer. This is a major safety issue and driver & passengers are at risk creating a safety hazard of the car not being Able to start. Southern Calif AAA was called to jump start car battery multiple times in last several months. There was no warning on the car either that of a battery issue or that the car was not going to start. The car is available for inspection upon advanced request for an appointment.
- Air bags
TL* takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 audi A6. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 18v427000 (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. The dealer…
TL* takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 audi A6. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 18v427000 (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. The dealer (audi fairfield, 435 commerce dr, fairfield, ct 06825) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
- Air bags
Takata recall. audi does not yet have a way to repair or replace my car's airbag inflator.
- Air bags
Takata recall I can't get anywhere getting this recall directed to me. I can't get it inspected until it's changed out and when I try airbagrecall.com and enter the info, nothing happens. It tell me to enter valid information.
- Air bags
"Takata recall" I requested my replacement over a year ago and still have not gotten them.
- Air bags
Takata recall has been issued but still shows "recall incomplete remedy not yet available"
- Air bags
Takata recall
- Air bags
Takata recall notice
- Air bags
Takata has reported that the passenger frontal airbag inflator could potentially rupture (due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute high humidity and temperature cycling) if the vehicle IS involved in a crash where the frontal airbags are designed to deploy. In…
Takata has reported that the passenger frontal airbag inflator could potentially rupture (due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute high humidity and temperature cycling) if the vehicle IS involved in a crash where the frontal airbags are designed to deploy. In the event of an inflator rupture, metal fragments could pass through the airbag cushion material, which may result in serious injury or death to vehicle occupants.
- Air bags
Takata recall. audi has not contacted me to have the airbag replaced as they have indicated they would do. Now that bankruptcy IS forthcoming, I need the airbag replaced asap. The long delay by audi has placed me in jeopardy of injury (or death). The local audi dealership IS audi eatontown, 95 NJ-36, eatontown, nj 07724.
- Air bags
TL* takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 audi A6. The contact stated that nhtsa campaign number: 17v032000 (air bags) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repair. The contact received the recall notification in july of 2016. The dealer (morong falmouth audi, 187 us toute one, falmout, me…
TL* takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 audi A6. The contact stated that nhtsa campaign number: 17v032000 (air bags) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repair. The contact received the recall notification in july of 2016. The dealer (morong falmouth audi, 187 us toute one, falmout, me, 04105) stated that the parts were unavailable for the repair. The manufacturer confirmed that the parts were unavailable for repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
- Air bags
This recall had started from 2016 and I haven't received any note for recall service.
- Air bags
TL* takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 audi A6. The contact received a notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v032000 (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 vehicle…
TL* takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 audi A6. The contact received a notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v032000 (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 vehicle was taken to an unknown audi dealer of westmount where they confirmed parts were not available. The manufacturer was contacted and confirmed parts was not yet available. The contact had not experienced any failures. The vin tool confirms part not yet available.
- Air bags
TL* the contact owns a 2009 audi A6. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 16v382000 (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. The dealer…
TL* the contact owns a 2009 audi A6. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 16v382000 (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. The dealer confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and did not know when the parts would arrive. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available. Parts distribution disconnect.
- Air bags
TL* takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 audi A6. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v032000 (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. The dealer…
TL* takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 audi A6. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v032000 (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. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was unable to confirm when the parts would be available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
- Air bags
Takata recall. I received recall notice in july 2016 that the passenger airbag needed to be replaced and it IS now december with no replacement available. I cannot in good conscience have passengers in the front seat for fear of injury to them should there be an accident. This means I can't use my…
Takata recall. I received recall notice in july 2016 that the passenger airbag needed to be replaced and it IS now december with no replacement available. I cannot in good conscience have passengers in the front seat for fear of injury to them should there be an accident. This means I can't use my car unless I am the only occupant of the vehicle which severely limits my use of my car. Do I have any recourse against audi?
- Electronic stability control (esc) · Power train
The cvt tcm has been re-programmed by audi dealer for $160 after rebulit transmission for $3300. Had to tow a ca for $70 to dealer just to get re-programing. Took car on hwy and the acceleration didn't work. Had to pool to side and called tow. Found out the tcm has to be replaced and it IS very…
The cvt tcm has been re-programmed by audi dealer for $160 after rebulit transmission for $3300. Had to tow a ca for $70 to dealer just to get re-programing. Took car on hwy and the acceleration didn't work. Had to pool to side and called tow. Found out the tcm has to be replaced and it IS very common problem and audi IS charging too much of money. Could not find any part from anywhere unless audi. plus, the tcm IS the one making the transmission break.
- Air bags
TL* takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 audi A6. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v382000 (air bags). The part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
- Structure › Body › Door
Purchased a 2009 audi A6 as my primary commuter and family vehicle. as I was attempting to put some items in the passenger front seat, the door unexpectedly close on my arm and scraped off about 2.5 inches of my skin around my right elbow. what worried me most was that I was holding my daughter…
Purchased a 2009 audi A6 as my primary commuter and family vehicle. as I was attempting to put some items in the passenger front seat, the door unexpectedly close on my arm and scraped off about 2.5 inches of my skin around my right elbow. what worried me most was that I was holding my daughter, fortunately on my left side, and my daughter was not hurt. I also have a son which IS currently I level with the door trim and am constantly worried every time I open and close the door. something I should not have to do. I have contacted both the dealer and audi corporate and apparently, this IS not a big enough issue for them at the moment. according to audi, that IS the design of the vehicle and many of their vehicles have similar trims. all I requested was for them to somehow install some extra padding on the trim to give me piece of mind and was basically told to live with it. my main concern IS the safety of my children. purchasing this car as my family car, I should not have to worry about them getting hurt each time the door opens and closes and I wanted to share this incident to other audi drivers out there. please check both your front doors chrome trims and you will find that the edges are exposed and sharp. *Tr
- Unknown or other
My former business partner will not give me back the vehicle that I lent him under my name. it IS destroying my credit and I have repeatedly tried to resolve things with him but he isn't cooperating. I spent $1500 to advertise the leased vehicle on swap a lease and he still won't tell me where he…
My former business partner will not give me back the vehicle that I lent him under my name. it IS destroying my credit and I have repeatedly tried to resolve things with him but he isn't cooperating. I spent $1500 to advertise the leased vehicle on swap a lease and he still won't tell me where he lives. I believe he IS on the run or IS hiding something illegal. I want my vehicle back immediately. I am no longer partners with him since I resigned a week ago. he IS still driving my vehicle and IS reluctant to give it back. please help. *Tr
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.
- 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.
- 11002108This bulletin provides information on the ordering procedures for VIN Plates, and Safety Certification labels.
- 10254049This bulletin provides information when the sunglass holder will not close or is stuck closed.
- 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.
- 10253418Audi Delivery Guidelines.
- 10253417Audi Delivery Guidelines.
- 10253261This bulletin provides information when the remote control key is inoperative.
- 10251038Brakes squeel
- 10251035Brakes make moaning or "muh" noise when accelerating from stop or turning at slow speeds
- 10251027Tightening wheel bolts
- 10251025Steering wheel shimmy, vibration and/or oscillation
- 10251023Steering wheel shimmy, vibration and/or oscillation
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