The vehicle dossier US · 2009
2009 Audi
A4Problems & recalls
120 distinct owner reports in the NHTSA snapshot. Engine appears in 49 of them. Explore what was reported—and which official actions are on file.
01 / Owner-reported evidence
What owners reported.
Categories attached to 120 distinct reports. A report can mention more than one component, so category totals can overlap.
See original component labels
These are reports made to NHTSA, not verified diagnoses. More reports can reflect more vehicles, more time on the road, or greater reporting activity.
The reporting timeline
When reports arrived.
Reports by year filed, not by the year a problem occurred. Showing the latest 14 years with reports.
65,000 miles is the median among 71 reports with usable mileage. The middle half spans 31,800–90,500 miles.
This describes the submitted reports. It does not predict when a vehicle will fail.
02 / Official safety campaigns
2 recall campaigns on file.
A campaign can cover only certain production dates or configurations. The count does not tell you whether an individual car has an open recall.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULECampaign 17V032000
Reported concern
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, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Additionally, unless included in "Zone B" above, Volkswagen is recalling certain 2005-2008 Audi A4 Avant, A4 Sedan, A6 Sedan, S4 Avant and S4 Sedan vehicles, 2007-2008 A4 Cabriolet, RS4 Sedan, S4 Cabriolet and S6 Sedan vehicles, and 2006-2008 A6 Avant and 2008 RS4 Cabriolet vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Manufacturer’s stated response
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.
Read campaign 17V032000 at NHTSAAIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVECampaign 16V376000
Reported concern
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.
Manufacturer’s stated response
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.
Manufacturer campaign: 69O1
Read campaign 16V376000 at NHTSA03 / The manufacturer’s record
Instructions. Updates. Responses.
775 distinct communications list this model-year. Showing the latest 12. A matching model-year does not establish that every engine, trim or reported symptom is covered.
SM 01-2026This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.NHTSA ID 11035797
This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
Components: ENGINE. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11035797 at NHTSATSB_2070568_6This bulletin provides information about professional noise analysis with the VAS 611 015 PICO-NVH toolNHTSA ID 11032137
This bulletin provides information about professional noise analysis with the VAS 611 015 PICO-NVH tool
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11032137 at NHTSATSB_2070568_5This bulletin provides information about professional noise analysis with the VAS 611 015 PICO-NVH toolNHTSA ID 11022664
This bulletin provides information about professional noise analysis with the VAS 611 015 PICO-NVH tool
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11022664 at NHTSATSB_2070568_4This bulletin provides information about professional noise analysis with the VAS 611 015 PICO-NVH toolNHTSA ID 11021447
This bulletin provides information about professional noise analysis with the VAS 611 015 PICO-NVH tool
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11021447 at NHTSATSB_2075530_2This bulletin provides informatin when the engine does not run smoothly at idling speeds.NHTSA ID 11016532
This bulletin provides informatin when the engine does not run smoothly at idling speeds.
Components: ENGINE. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11016532 at NHTSAA2724842074729_2This bulletin provides information in circumstances where there are noises/vibration from front of vehicle in dynamic mode.NHTSA ID 11012483
This bulletin provides information in circumstances where there are noises/vibration from front of vehicle in dynamic mode.
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11012483 at NHTSAA0124482014753_13This bulletin provides information when the MIL is on; DTCs for misfire, air/fuel ratio imbalance, or lean fuel system stored in the ECM P030000.NHTSA ID 11012476
This bulletin provides information when the MIL is on; DTCs for misfire, air/fuel ratio imbalance, or lean fuel system stored in the ECM P030000.
Components: ENGINE. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11012476 at NHTSAA9124872024323_11This TSB Provides information when parking assistance provides false warnings.NHTSA ID 11011285
This TSB Provides information when parking assistance provides false warnings.
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11011285 at NHTSAA9124842018187_17This bulletin provides information when speaker rattles, vibrations, or audio interference is noted.NHTSA ID 11011282
This bulletin provides information when speaker rattles, vibrations, or audio interference is noted.
Components: STRUCTURE:BODY. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11011282 at NHTSAA0024992070568_3This bulletin provides information about professional noise analysis with the VAS 611 015 PICO-NVH toolNHTSA ID 11011240
This bulletin provides information about professional noise analysis with the VAS 611 015 PICO-NVH tool
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11011240 at NHTSAA5724652022032_11This bulletin provides diagnostic information regarding the locking system.NHTSA ID 11009941
This bulletin provides diagnostic information regarding the locking system.
Components: STRUCTURE:BODY. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11009941 at NHTSAA1524532075530_1This bulletin provides informatin when the engine does not run smoothly at idling speeds.NHTSA ID 11009928
This bulletin provides informatin when the engine does not run smoothly at idling speeds.
Components: ENGINE. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11009928 at NHTSARecords below contain the NHTSA bulk summary unless a document-reviewed explainer is linked. A service bulletin is not a safety recall or a promise of a free repair. Records may be revised or superseded; verify the current document with the manufacturer.
04 / Agency investigations
Official inquiries.
An investigation is an inquiry into a potential concern. Its presence does not establish a defect, and a closed case does not certify a car’s condition.
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