2009 AUDI A4
150 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| ENGINE | 44 |
| AIR BAGS | 32 |
| STEERING | 15 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 7 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 7 |
| POWER TRAIN | 5 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 5 |
| VISIBILITY | 4 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 4 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 4 |
| SUSPENSION | 3 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 3 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 2 |
| SEAT BELTS | 2 |
Recalls (2)
AIR BAGS
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.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
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
Recent Complaints
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 boyf
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 boyf
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 boyf
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.
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 WI
Mileage: 60,000
TAKATA RECALL: I RECENTLY LEARNED THAT BOTH MY DRIVER SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE TAKATA AIRBAGS WERE RECALLED ON MY 2009 AUDI A4. I HAVE CALLED AND VISITED TWO DEALERSHIPS IN PERSON AND MADE OVER 5 PHONE CALLS TO THE MANUFACTURER TO TRY TO GET MY VEHICLE'S REPAIR ESCALATED, AS MY VEHICLE BEGAN IT'S "LIFE" IN FLORIDA, AND HUMID REGIONS ARE TO BE GIVEN PRIORITY, BUT TO NO AVAIL. AUDI, THE MANUFACTURER, HAS INSTRUCTED ME TO TALK DIRECTLY TO DEALERSHIPS AND THE DEALERSHIPS TELL ME TO CALL AUDI INTERNAT
Mileage: 85,000
MY CAR HAS A LEAKING HIGH PRESSURE FUEL LEAK FROM THE HIGH PRESSURE HOSE RIGHT AT THE TOP OF THE ENGINE BLOCK AT THE REAR OF THE ENGINE. THE STEEL LINE CONNECTS DIRECTLY TO THE FILTER AND IS LEAKING FROM THE STAINLESS STEAL LINE. THE POWER STEERING METAL HOSE LINES ARE INCORRECT FROM THE FACTORY AND DO NOT SUPPLY ENOUGH PRESSURE IN THE LINE TO KEEP THE STEERING WHEEL FROM A VERY HARSH LOW SPEED SHUDDER WHEN TURNING. THE LOWER CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS FAIL AT VERY LOW MILEAGE. NONE OF THESE ISSUE
Mileage: 96,546
MY CAR HAS A LEAKING HIGH PRESSURE FUEL LEAK FROM THE HIGH PRESSURE HOSE RIGHT AT THE TOP OF THE ENGINE BLOCK AT THE REAR OF THE ENGINE. THE STEEL LINE CONNECTS DIRECTLY TO THE FILTER AND IS LEAKING FROM THE STAINLESS STEAL LINE. THE POWER STEERING METAL HOSE LINES ARE INCORRECT FROM THE FACTORY AND DO NOT SUPPLY ENOUGH PRESSURE IN THE LINE TO KEEP THE STEERING WHEEL FROM A VERY HARSH LOW SPEED SHUDDER WHEN TURNING. THE LOWER CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS FAIL AT VERY LOW MILEAGE. NONE OF THESE ISSUE
Mileage: 96,546
MY CAR HAS A LEAKING HIGH PRESSURE FUEL LEAK FROM THE HIGH PRESSURE HOSE RIGHT AT THE TOP OF THE ENGINE BLOCK AT THE REAR OF THE ENGINE. THE STEEL LINE CONNECTS DIRECTLY TO THE FILTER AND IS LEAKING FROM THE STAINLESS STEAL LINE. THE POWER STEERING METAL HOSE LINES ARE INCORRECT FROM THE FACTORY AND DO NOT SUPPLY ENOUGH PRESSURE IN THE LINE TO KEEP THE STEERING WHEEL FROM A VERY HARSH LOW SPEED SHUDDER WHEN TURNING. THE LOWER CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS FAIL AT VERY LOW MILEAGE. NONE OF THESE ISSUE
Mileage: 96,546
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 AUDI A4. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT FOUND OIL SPILLS UNDER THE VEHICLE. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT MENTIONED THERE WAS A BURNING ODOR OF OIL COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE REAR MAIN SEAL OF THE ENGINE'S CRANKSHAFT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILU
Mileage: 51,000
I WAS JUST PARKING THE CAR AND WAS ABOUT 5 MPH AND SUDDENLY CAR GOT ACCELERATED UNINTENTIONALLY TO HIGHER RPM AND HIT THE CURB AND ABOVE CEMENT WALL . EVEN APPLYING BRAKES HADN'T SLOWED DOWN THE VEHICLE BECAUSE IT WAS JUST FEW FEET AWAY. *TR
Mileage: 37,991
I WAS JUST PARKING THE CAR AND WAS ABOUT 5 MPH AND SUDDENLY CAR GOT ACCELERATED UNINTENTIONALLY TO HIGHER RPM AND HIT THE CURB AND ABOVE CEMENT WALL . EVEN APPLYING BRAKES HADN'T SLOWED DOWN THE VEHICLE BECAUSE IT WAS JUST FEW FEET AWAY. *TR
Mileage: 37,991
PARKED IN AN INCLINE, I ATTEMPTED TO BACK OUT OF A DRIVE WAY. I PLACED MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE AND PLACED THE CAR IN REVERSE AND REMOVED MY FOOT FROM THE BRAKE. THE VEHICLE WENT FORWARD AS IF IN NEUTRAL WITH NO RESISTANCE AT ALL. I STEPPED ON THE BRAKE QUICKLY TO PREVENT FROM GOING THROUGH THE GARAGE DOOR. ALTHOUGH I DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR THE CAR WAS NOT MOVING IN REVERSE. I HAD TO GET THE ENGINE RPM UP FAIRLY HIGH TO GET THE CAR TO MOVE AT ALL. IT WAS LIKE I HAD THE PARKING BRAKE ON BUT
Mileage: 11,100
I HAD AN ACCIDENT IN MY AUDI A4 CONVERTIBLE AND THE DRIVER AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. DUE TO SUN GLARE, I REAR-ENDED A MERCURY MOUNTAINEER WITH MY 2006 AUDI A4 CONVERTIBLE. I NEVER SAW HIS TAILLIGHTS, I WAS NOT MESSING WITH THE RADIO OR TALKING ON THE CELL PHONE. I WAS NOT CITED, ALTHOUGH THE ACCIDENT WAS CLEARLY MY FAULT. I WAS THE ONLY ONE IN THE CAR. I WAS WEARING MY SEATBELT AND SHOULDER HARNESS IN THE CORRECT FASHION. MY INJURIES WERE MINOR BRUISING AND A RUB MARK ON MY NECK FROM THE
Mileage: 45,000