2009 AUDI A4

2 recalls, 150 complaints - 970 TSBs

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Defect Description

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, N... Read more

Consequence

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 Note: This recall has been superseded by recall number 18V427.

33,421 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

AIR BAGS

Defect Description

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.

Consequence

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.

8,381 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Complaint Statistics

150 total complaints 6 crashes 4 fires 1 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
ENGINE	46
AIR BAGS	30
STEERING	15
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	8
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM	7
POWER TRAIN	6
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	5
STRUCTURE:BODY	4
VISIBILITY	4
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	3

Incident date: Dec 20, 2024

My 2017 KIA Soul failed while going 70 on the highway, almost completely lost power. Pull over to the side of the road to check the issue. Checked the oil, and it was down to less than a quart. There was no indicator light to bring attention to this issue. Brought it into the dealership after return... Read more

Incident date: Dec 20, 2024

There was no warning, engine seized on main Hwy at night driving approximately 45mph. Couldn’t even pull off to the side. My child and I were stuck on a main road with no warning anything was wrong. Car stopped driving completely. This was my forth engine. Hyundai has always replaced it. 4 in 27k ... Read more

Incident date: Dec 20, 2024

Rearview Camera does not work (Signal Loss message appears). I nearly hit 1 adult and 2 small children that were passing behind my vehicle in a parking lot. I felt the need to report this even though a recall is being put into place. I have an appointment already to have the camera repaired.

Incident date: Nov 8, 2019

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle and driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission failed to shift into gear as intended. Additionally, the RPM gauge fluctuated between 2,000 and 6,000 RPM; however, the vehicle failed to properly accelerate. ... Read more

Incident date: Mar 20, 2024

I was driving about 25 mph halfway through an intersection with stop lights. The automatic emergency front braking system abruptly engaged and almost brought the car to a stop. I immediately applied the gas pedal to compensate for the braking and was able to keep the car from completely stopping. ... Read more

Incident date: Mar 20, 2024

The dealership is recommended a brand new engine despite it only having 130,000 on it.

Incident date: Mar 20, 2024

While climbing the incline section of the San Mateo Bridge in the fast lane, the Leaf shifted itself into Neutral and would not shift back into Drive. With no power, driver was forced to change lanes to the right with no power, but luckily made it over the top and down the decline to pull over. Vehi... Read more

Incident date: Dec 19, 2021

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... Read more

Incident date: Jun 11, 2021

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... Read more

Incident date: Dec 26, 2019

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... Read more

Incident date: Aug 23, 2019

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.

Incident date: Aug 23, 2019

Incident date: Apr 30, 2019

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 MONT... Read more

Incident date: Apr 16, 2017

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 TH... Read more

Incident date: Jan 1, 2018

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 CONT... Read more

Incident date: Feb 8, 2019

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 DEA... Read more

Incident date: Feb 8, 2019

Incident date: Oct 16, 2018

AUDI. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO TAKATA SAFETY RECALL. *LD *TR

Incident date: Aug 31, 2017

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.

Incident date: Jan 24, 2019

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... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Jan 1, 2018

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:... Read more

Incident date: Jan 1, 2018

SHARP METAL PIECES COULD EXPLODE FROM THE AIRBAG WE HAVE CALLED AUDI OF BRIDGEWATER - 908-800-9000

Incident date: Dec 1, 2018

THIS CAR IS BURNING OIL IN A EXTREMELY DANGER SPEED

Incident date: Dec 3, 2015

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 ... Read more

Incident date: Aug 10, 2018

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

Incident date: Apr 1, 2017

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 T... Read more

Incident date: Nov 1, 2016

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 CONSU... Read more

Incident date: Nov 1, 2017

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 CONTA... Read more

Incident date: Feb 8, 2018

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... Read more

Incident date: Jul 9, 2018

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 (A... Read more

Incident date: Apr 15, 2017

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 TIM... Read more

Incident date: May 1, 2018

VEHICLE BURNS A QUART OF OIL EVERY 150 200 MILES IT'S VERY COMMON AND SEVERAL YEARS MANY COMPLAINTS ON THE INTERNET

Incident date: Jan 1, 2018

IN AUGUST 2015 WITH 66K MILES MY AUDI EXPERIENCED A TURBO FAILURE WHICH, BECAUSE OF THE OIL CONSUMPTION CLASS ACTION, WAS REPLACED BY MY LOCAL AUDI DEALER FREE OF CHARGE. THEY THEN PERFORMED THE OIL CONSUMPTION PROCEDURES AND WHILE THEY CITED REDOING PISTON RINGS AND SOME OTHER SEALS, THE OIL LIGHT ... Read more

Incident date: Mar 2, 2018

DRIVING VEHICLE HOME 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 TURNED IT OFF AND THEN I TURNED IT ON AGAIN AND THIS TIME IT DIDN'T TURN ON AT ALL I HAD IT CHECKED BY MECHANIC AND HE TOLD ME THAT THOSE AUDI AND THAT YEAR H... Read more

Incident date: Dec 20, 2017

DRIVING HOME FROM WORK, ALL OF A SUDDEN MY VEHICLE WAS REVVING WHILE IT WAS IDLE AND AT LOW SPEED, MAKING IT VERY DIFFICULT AND DANGEROUS TO STEER THE CAR AND KEEP IT UNDER CONTROL. UPON INSPECTION, IT WAS FOUND THAT THE TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER HAD FAILED AND HAD CAUSED SERIOUS ENGINE DAMAGE, CAUSIN... Read more

Incident date: Dec 20, 2017

Incident date: Feb 21, 2017

I HAVE A 2009 AUDI A4 CABRIOLET. I RECEIVED NOTICE THAT THE AIRBAGS WERE PART OF THE TAKATA RECALL. I MADE AN APPOINTMENT AT MY NEAREST DEALER, AND THEY TOLD ME THAT AUDI WAS NOT FIXING THE REPAIR. THEY TOLD ME THAT AUDI WOULD GIVE ME A FEW THOUSAND TOWARD A NEW AUDI, BUT THAT WAS IT. I CALLED A... Read more

Incident date: Feb 15, 2017

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 AUDI A4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V032000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE VEHICLE WAS... Read more

Incident date: Jan 2, 2017

TAKATA RECALL--NO REMEDY AVAILABLE YET TO REPLACE INFLATOR.

Incident date: May 23, 2016

TAKATA RECALL

Incident date: Jan 11, 2017

TAKATA RECALL - AFTER LENGTHY TIME THERE IS STILL NOT A REMEDY YET AVAILABLE!

Incident date: Feb 1, 2016

TAKATA RECALL - I BOUGHT MY CAR IN FEBRUARY 2016, AND I STILL HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO GET MY DEADLY AIRBAG REPLACED. EACH TIME I CHECK ON THE RECALL, I GET THE FOLLOWING DISAPPOINTING MESSAGE: "DRIVER FRONTAL AIRBAG TAKATA PSDI-5 INFLATORS REPAIR NOT YET AVAILABLE" AFTER A 20 MONTH WAIT, A REP... Read more

Incident date: Aug 12, 2017

AUGUST 12, 2017 CAR WAS PARKED IN A TARGET PARKING LOT. WENT TO START AND CAR LIGHTS AND RADIO CAME ON BUT ENGINE WOULDN'T TURN OVER. ALSO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT BECAME ILLUMINATED. NEXT DAY CAR WAS TOWED TO QUAD CITIES AUDI TO SERVICE DEPT. AUDI SERVICE DEPT FINALLY GOT AROUND TO LOOKING AT CAR ON FRID... Read more

Incident date: Jul 18, 2017

WHILE DRIVING THE CAR CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP AND HAD TO BE TOWED TO A GARAGE - IT DID NOT START AGAIN. AFTER INVESTIGATION THE TENSIONER FAILED CAUSING PISTON AND VALVE DAMAGE WHICH EQUALS AN ENGINE REPLACEMENT! NO INSURANCE COVERAGE AND WHEN I PICKED UP THE CAR - THERE WAS ANOTHER ONE COMING IN... Read more

Incident date: Jun 24, 2017

TIMING CHAIN FAILED ON ENGINE WHILE DRIVING CAUSING A COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER. TOWED TO AUDI DEALER WHO QUOTED A REPAIR > $ VALUE OF THE CAR. CAR IS A TOTAL LOSS.

Incident date: Jun 29, 2017

CAME INTO THE GARAGE IN THE MORNING AND REALIZED THERE WAS OIL ON THE GROUND. THE NEXT DAY TOOK THE CAR TO THE SHOP TO HAVE THEM LOOKED AT TO SEE WHERE THE OIL LEAK IS COMING FROM. AFTER DIAGNOSIS THE RESULT WAS THAT REAR MAIN SEAL NEEDS TO BE REPLACED WITH THE PCV VALVE. TOTAL PRICE IS ABOUT $1500.... Read more

Incident date: Jun 29, 2017

Incident date: Mar 13, 2015

THE CAR LEAKS OIL. AUDI OF WILMINGTON REFUSES TO REPAIR IT. PURCHASED IT IN 2015 AND HAVE BEEN TRYING TO GET REPAIRED. BOUGHT IT FROM KIA OF WILMINGTON ALONG WITH A WARRANTY THAT WAS NEVER HONORED BY EITHER. WAS TOLD KIA NEVER REGISTERED THE WARRANTY. ALSO THE CAR WAS SOLD WITH A LIFETIME WARRANTY T... Read more

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EPA Fuel Economy, 2009 AUDI A4

Trim / Engine	City MPG	Highway MPG	Combined MPG	Fuel Type	Annual Fuel Cost
2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios) (Front-Wheel Drive)	23.0	30.0	25.0	Premium	$3,050

CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Compact Cars)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

Technical Service Bulletins, 2009 AUDI A4

970 manufacturer communications from 686 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	79
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	79
350000 EQUIPMENT	72
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL	67
060000 ENGINE (PWS)	46
010000 STEERING	46
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL	29
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE	28

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This bulletin provides information when the air conditioning is no longer operative; DTC 00457, 00256, 01592.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This bulletin provides general information regarding outside air temperature readings.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This bulletin provides information when the remote control key is inoperative.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This bulletin contains repair information for when there is a creaking/squeaking from the steering column when steering slowly.

012000 STEERING:COLUMN

This bulletin contains repair information for when there is a creaking/squeaking from the steering column when steering slowly.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This bulletin provides information for when the steering column adjustment does not work.

012000 STEERING:COLUMN

This bulletin provides information for when the steering column adjustment does not work.

353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

This bulletin provides information pertaining to MMI Navigation database concerns.

118520 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:PARKING ASSIST:SENSORS

This bulletin provides information when the parking assistance provides false warnings.

118510 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:PARKING ASSIST:SOFTWARE

This bulletin provides information when the parking assistance provides false warnings.

117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

This bulletin provides general information about the outside air temperature reading.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin provides information on the VAS 611 015 PICO-NVH tool for professional noise analysis.

123000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS

This bulletin provides information pertaining to when there are foreign objects inside of a headlight or taillight.

121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

This bulletin provides information pertaining to when there are foreign objects inside of a headlight or taillight.

355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

This bulletin provides damage assessment guidelines for textile seat covers.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This bulletin provides instructions regarding unauthorized chip tuning (TD1).

350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin provides information for when unauthorized/unjustified DTC memory entries are captured in ODIS test Plans (Ghost faults).

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This bulletin provides information for when unauthorized/unjustified DTC memory entries are captured in ODIS test Plans (Ghost faults).

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This bulletin provides information on the additional reporting requirements for safety related inquiries.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This bulletin provides information on professional noise analysis with the VAS 611 015 PICO NVH Tool.

353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

This bulletin provides information for when the customer has concerns about the navigation route guidance.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin provides information for when the customer has concerns about the navigation route guidance.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This bulletin provides information on checking for debris when replacing an engine.

138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

This bulletin provides information for when an unpleasant odor is coming from the heating and ventilation system.

138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

This bulletin provides information for when an unpleasant odor is coming from the heating and ventilation system.

355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

This bulletin provides instructions for ordering replacement Safety Certification labels or VIN plates.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This bulletin provides information for when the customer advises that there is cracking, grinding, rattling, humming, whining, or similar interference.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This bulletin provides information for when there are noises when braking, and the brake pad thickness is OK.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This bulletin provides information for when there are noises when braking, and the brake pad thickness is OK.

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

This bulletin provides information for when there are noises when braking, and the brake pad thickness is OK.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This information bulletin contains a background on the outside air temperature reading.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This bulletin provides information on the discontinuation and mixing of Audi-approved engine coolants.

010000 STEERING

This bulletin states that squeaking noises which may be more prevalent in wet weather during steering is normal and repair is not needed.

200000 WHEELS

This technical service bulletin provides instructions for correcting a clicking sound from the wheel bearing(s).

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

This bulletin contains instructions for when to add gasoline additives for cleaning the injectors.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This bulletin contains instructions for when to add gasoline additives for cleaning the injectors.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Support for Customers Affected by Alternator Back-order

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Support for Customers Affected by Alternator Back-order

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Support for Customers Affected by Alternator Back-order

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Support for Customers Affected by Alternator Back-order

353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT

This bulletin advises that the MMI screen may freeze, or go blank and then restart when a special character like a symbol or emoticon is used in the name field for contact(s).

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Support for Customers Affected by Alternator Back-order

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This bulletin contains instructions for when the zirconium inserts found to be not firmly attached during service work.

112000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR

Support for Customers Affected by Alternator Back-order

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

SAFETY RECALLS, COMPLIANCE RECALLS and STOP SALES

171200 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LOCK

This technical service bulletin provides troubleshooting information for the vehicle locking system.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin contains instructions for resolving a coolant leak.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This bulletin contains instructions for resolving a coolant leak.

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

This technical service bulletin provides troubleshooting for brake noise.

012000 STEERING:STEERING WHEEL /HANDLE BAR:HAND HEATER/COOLER

This bulletin explains that the steering wheel may warm up while being held leading to the impression that he steering wheel isn't heating evenly.

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

This bulletin explains that the steering wheel may warm up while being held leading to the impression that he steering wheel isn't heating evenly.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin explains that the steering wheel may warm up while being held leading to the impression that he steering wheel isn't heating evenly.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This informational bulletin contains instructions for when the message "Audi pre sense currently restricted. See owner's manual" is displayed in the instrument cluster without DTCs.

010000 STEERING

This bulletin provides information regarding vibrations or movement that are felt in the wheel.

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

This is an informational bulletin containing information about the outside temperature reading.

200000 WHEELS

This bulletin describes the proper procedure to address a clicking or clacking noise from the wheel bearing

021600 SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING

This bulletin describes the proper procedure to address a clicking or clacking noise from the wheel bearing

350000 EQUIPMENT

Dealer Communication: Vehicle Sales Reporting, Reinstatement, and Audit Policy

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This bulletin contains instructions for using the UV additive to find engine oil leaks.

118510 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:PARKING ASSIST:SOFTWARE

This bulletin contains technical information regarding when the parking aid sporadically warns of obstacles that don't exist or it is inoperative/constant warning.

118520 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:PARKING ASSIST:SENSORS

This bulletin contains technical information regarding when the parking aid sporadically warns of obstacles that don't exist or it is inoperative/constant warning.

118530 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:PARKING ASSIST:WARNING

This bulletin contains technical information regarding when the parking aid sporadically warns of obstacles that don't exist or it is inoperative/constant warning.

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

This informational bulletin provides diagnostic information for brake conditions.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This bulletin contains instructions for identifying and mixing factory fill coolants.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin contains instructions for identifying and mixing factory fill coolants.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin contains instructions for identifying and mixing factory fill coolants.

062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

This bulletin contains instructions for identifying and mixing factory fill coolants.

200000 WHEELS

This technical service bulletin provides instructions for correcting a clicking sound from the wheel bearing(s).

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

This bulletin contains general instructions for software updates.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Dealer Communication - Vehicle Sales Reporting, Reinstatement, and Audit Policy Update - Effective September 30, 2021

350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin contains inspection guidelines for radio interference that causes noises in the speaker.

061120 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER

DTC P0234 (Turbo/Super Charger Overboost Condition) is stored in the engine control module, J623 (address word 01). No other DTCs are stored. Technical Background DTC P0234 can be set inadvertently by the software application.

061120 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

This informational bulletin gives instructions for identifying chip tuning.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This informational bulletin explains how to order replacement VIN plates, Safety Certification Labels, etc.

160000 STRUCTURE

This informational bulletin explains how to order replacement VIN plates, Safety Certification Labels, etc.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This bulletin contains instructions for resolving a coolant leak.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This bulletin contains instructions for resolving a coolant leak.

118510 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:PARKING ASSIST:SOFTWARE

This bulletin contains technical information regarding when the parking aid sporadically warns of obstacles that don't exist or it is inoperative/constant warning.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This bulletin contains technical information regarding when the parking aid sporadically warns of obstacles that don't exist or it is inoperative/constant warning.

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

This bulletin contains instructions for determining unexpected Audi presense interventions.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin contains instructions for determining unexpected Audi presense interventions.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This technical service bulletin reminds the reader to check for metal debris when replacing an engine.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This technical service bulletin reminds the reader to check for metal debris when replacing an engine.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin contains instructions for additional reporting requirements for safety related inquiries (airbag/seatbelts, accidents, fire and overheat damage).

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Elsa2Go campaign information is now 100% aligned with ElsaPro. This update to Elsa2Go ensures that both systems are displaying the same campaign information, including OPEN/CLOSED status, repair date as well as criterions at the same time w

350000 EQUIPMENT

This information bulletin contains a background on the outside air temperature reading.

020000 SUSPENSION

This bulletin contains instructions for determining if bushings need to be replaced.

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

This bulletin contains instructions for resolving a coolant leak.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This technical service bulletin provides troubleshooting information for the vehicle locking system.

170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

This technical service bulletin provides troubleshooting information for the vehicle locking system.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin contains repair instructions for when there is radio static when the rear heater is active.

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

This informational bulletin contains information on the different shading of LED headlights.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This bulletin contains instructions for resolving a coolant leak.

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

This informational contains an explanation for when the customer hears creaking noises when braking at almost standstill (crawling when pulling away or briefly before standstill).

350000 EQUIPMENT

This informational contains an explanation for when the customer hears creaking noises when braking at almost standstill (crawling when pulling away or briefly before standstill).

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

This informational bulletin provides diagnostic information for brake conditions.

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NHTSA Safety Investigations, AUDI A4

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE, Closed , Model Year: 2004

ENGINE STALLING - FUEL PUMP FAILURE

IN RESPONSE TO ODI'S INFORMATION REQUEST FOR PE08-027, VOLKSWAGEN AG (VW) STATED THAT IT BELIEVES THAT THE POSSIBLE CAUSAL OR CONTRIBUTORY FACTORS OF THE ALLEGED DEFECT IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES COULD RESULT FROM EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF FOREIGN MATERIALS IN THE FUEL FILTER.IN RARE CASES, THE FUEL FI... LTER COULD BECOME CLOGGED, WHICH CAN CAUSE INCREASED PRESSURE ON THE PUMP.VW INDICATED THAT ENGINE STALLS RESULTING FROM THIS CONDITION ARE RARE AND WOULD BE PRECEDED BY SYMPTOMS SUCH AS REDUCED ENGINE POWER, NOISE OR HESITATION.ODI'S ANALYSIS OF COMPLAINT AND WARRANTY DATA DETERMINED THAT THE RATE OF ENGINE STALL INCIDENTS RESULTING FROM FUEL PUMP FAILURE IS LOW AT APPROXIMATELY 0.2 PERCENT AFTER THREE YEARS IN SERVICE. ON JANUARY 17, 2006, VW SUBMITTED A DEFECT INFORMATION REPORT TO ODI CONCERNING A SAFETY RECALL TO ADDRESS A DEFECT IN THE FUEL PUMPS OF APPROXIMATELY 74,000 MODEL YEAR (MY) 2003 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT (47,000), AUDI A4 (20,000) AND AUDI A6 (7,000) VEHICLES BUILT FROM SEPTEMBER 2002 THROUGH MARCH 2003 (NHTSA RECALL NO. 06V-017, VW RECALL NOS. M7 FOR PASSAT AND JL FOR AUDI A4 AND A6).ACCORDING TO VW, A SUB-SUPPLIER EXPERIENCED AN UNKNOWN CHANGE IN THE MATERIAL COMPOSITION OF THE CARBON-BRUSH SET USED IN THE ELECTRIC MOTOR IN THE FUEL PUMP, WHICH COULD LEAD TO INCREASED WEAR OF THE CARBON-BRUSH SETS, WHICH IN TURN CAN LEAD TO AN INOPERATIVE FUEL PUMP AND, ULTIMATELY, STOPPAGE OF FUEL SUPPLY TO THE ENGINE.ON JULY 23, 2007, VW EXPANDED THE SCOPE OF THE RECALL TO INCLUDE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 2002 THROUGH APRIL 2003, ADDING ANOTHER 34,358 VEHICLES TO THE ORIGINAL RECALL (24,801 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT, 7,436 AUDI A4 AND 2,121 AUDI A6 VEHICLES).ODI ASSIGNED RECALL NO. 07V-375 TO THE AMENDED RECALL REPORT. THE MY 2004 AUDI A4 VEHICLES THAT ARE THE SUBJECT OF PE08-027 ARE NOT AFFECTED BY THE SUB-SUPPLIER ISSUE THAT PROMPTED 06V-017 AND 07V-375.PRODUCTION OF THE MY 2004 VEHICLES BEGAN FOUR MONTHS AFTER THE AMENDED PRODUCTION RANGE IDENTIFIED IN 07V-375.THE FUEL PUMP FAILURES IN THE MY 2004 VEHICLES HAVE DIFFERENT CAUSES THAN THE DEFECT IDENTIFIED IN THE PRIOR RECALL POPULATIONS AND HAVE OCCURRED AT MUCH LOWER FREQUENCIES. FURTHER INVESTIGATION OF THIS MATTER WOULD NOT BE AN EFFICIENT ALLOCATION OF AGENCY RESOURCES.ACCORDINGLY, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FIND BY NHTSA THAT A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT DOES NOT EXIST.THE AGENCY WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR COMPLAINTS AND OTHER INFORMATION RELATING TO THE ALLEGED DEFECT IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES AND TAKE FURTHER ACTION IN THE FUTURE IF WARRANTED.Read more

EA, Closed , Model Year: 1998

STUCK-OPEN THROTTLE

VWOA HAS RECALLED APPROXIMATELY 28,300 MY 1998-99 A6 VEHICLES IN COLD WEATHER STATES THAT EXPERIENCED THE HIGHEST RATE OF THROTTLE ICING INCIDENTS IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES (04V-495).THE FAILURE RATE IN THE A4 AND PASSAT VEHICLES IS MUCH LOWER THAN IN THE RECALLED VEHICLES.ODI WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR... Read more

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1998

BRAKE AND CLUTCH PEDAL BRACKET

EA, Closed , Model Year: 1996

DEGRADED BRAKING IN WET WEATHER

There is no summary currently available

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1996

DEGRADED BRAKING WET WEATHER CONDITION

There is no summary currently available

RQ, Closed , Model Year: 1996

IGNITION SWITCH

There is no summary currently available

RQ, Closed , Model Year: 1997

POWER BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM BY-PASS

There is no summary currently available

AUDI A4 - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the AUDI A4 across all model years (1995, 2022).

75 Total Recalls

3,689 Total Complaints

7 Investigations

148 Reported Crashes

72 Reported Fires

0 Reported Deaths

AUDI A4 - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2024	0	4	View
2023	0	19	View
2022	3	10	View
2021	4	19	View
2020	3	230	View
2019	1	16	View
2018	1	80	View
2017	1	75	View
2016	0	18	View
2015	0	24	View
2014	0	38	View
2013	0	28	View
2012	0	23	View
2011	0	17	View
2010	0	77	View
2009 (current)	2	150
2008	4	204	View
2007	3	226	View
2006	3	343	View
2005	4	267	View
2004	3	225	View
2003	4	282	View
2002	2	218	View
2001	3	153	View
2000	5	115	View
1999	7	242	View
1998	6	321	View
1997	8	119	View
1996	6	133	View
1995	2	1	View

Other AUDI Models

Model	Recalls	Complaints
A6	205	2,172	View
Q5	151	1,727	View
A8	138	357	View
Q7	134	1,343	View
A7	120	209	View
S6	118	187	View
S3	111	122	View
A5	100	418	View

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2009 AUDI A4

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EPA Fuel Economy, 2009 AUDI A4

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NHTSA Safety Investigations, AUDI A4

AUDI A4 - All Years Overview

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