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2009 Audi A4 recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2009 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component6
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
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| Air bags | 6 |
Safety recalls6
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Jun 22, 201818V427000 | Air bags: frontal passenger sideAn inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. DetailsHide details for campaign 18V427000
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| Jan 30, 201818V082000 | Air bags: frontal driver sideIn the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants… DetailsHide details for campaign 18V082000
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| Jan 4, 201818V004000 | Air bags: frontal passenger sideAn inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. DetailsHide details for campaign 18V004000
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| Jan 11, 201717V032000 | Air bags: frontal passenger sideAn inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death. DetailsHide details for campaign 17V032000
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| May 27, 201616V376000 | Air bagsIf the air bag control unit fails, the air bags may not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of occupant injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 16V376000
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| Feb 10, 201616V079000 | Air bags: frontal driver sideIn the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants… DetailsHide details for campaign 16V079000
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Merged from NHTSA model names: A4 Cabriolet, A4. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.
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Owner complaints by component144
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 52 | 36 |
| Engine | 45 | 31 |
| Steering | 15 | 10 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 9 | 6 |
| Unknown or other | 8 | 6 |
| Structure | 6 | 4 |
| Power train | 6 | 4 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 6 | 4 |
| Visibility | 6 | 4 |
| Suspension | 5 | 3 |
| Exterior lighting | 4 | 3 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 2 |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | 2 |
| Fuel system | 2 | 1 |
| Gasoline | 2 | 1 |
5 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names A4, A4 Avant, A4 Cabriolet.
Latest reports
- Electrical system
“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.”
- 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.”
- Air bags
“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.”
Other Audi A4 model years
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- 20110 recalls43 complaints
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2009 Audi A4 recall questions
How many recalls does the 2009 Audi A4 have?
NHTSA lists 6 safety recall campaigns for the 2009 Audi A4. The most recent, 18V427000 (reported June 22, 2018), concerns air bags. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What are the 2009 Audi A4 recalls for?
The largest group is air bags, with 6 campaigns. Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.
What is the most common complaint about the 2009 Audi A4?
Air bags is the most-reported component, named in 52 complaints out of 144 filed with NHTSA (36%). Across all complaints, owners reported 6 crashs and 3 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2009 Audi A4?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Audi recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Audi dealer.
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