TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 AUDI A4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V382000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED WAS UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
2008 Audi A4 airbags problems
severe 127 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100
What owners are reporting 16 most recent
TAKATA RECALL OUR PASSENGER AIR BAG WAS RECALLED IN MAY 2016, AND AUDI INFORMED US IN JULY 2016 OF THE RECALL. THE DEFECT HAS NOT BEEN FIXED, WHICH HAS CAUSED HARDSHIP FOR OUR FAMILY OF FOUR, FOR WHOM THIS CAR IS THE MAIN MODE OF TRANSPORTATION. WE PURCHASED THIS CAR USED IN 2011. WE CONTACTED AUDI OF NORTH AMERICA, WHO WOULD NOT GIVE US A RENTAL CAR OR TELL US WHEN OUR CAR WOULD BE REPAIRED.
TAKATA RECALL IN EFFECT ON MY VEHICLE AT LEAST A YEAR OR MORE WITH NO FURTHER CONTACT BY AUDI OR MY LOCAL DEALER TO REPLACE THE AIR BAGS.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 AUDI A4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V382000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART NEEDED WAS UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT PROVIDED. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
TAKATA RECALL. THERE HAVE BEEN 2 SEPARATE RECALLS FOR THIS CAR BOTH INVOLVING THE AIR BAGS. THE FIRST ONE, IN FEB 2016 WAS FOR THE AIR BAG ON THE DRIVERS SIDE; THE SECOND WAS FOR THE PASSENGER'S AIR BAG IN MAY 2016. IT'S NOW DECEMBER 2016 AND MY LOCAL AUDI DEALER STILL DOES NOT HAVE A REMEDY FOR EITHER ONE. ACCORDING TO THEM, THE ONLY SOLUTION IS TO NOT DRIVE THE CAR UNTIL THEY CAN FIX IT. HOW A…
TAKATA RECALL. THIS RECAP WAS ANNOUNCED MAY 2016. I RECEIVED A LETTER FROM AUDI IN JUNE. IT IS NOW DECEMBER 2016 AND THERE HAS BEEN NO FURTHER CONTACT FROM THE MANUFACTURER. THE LETTER STATES NOT TO ALLOW A PERSON TO SIT IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. MOST OF MY DRIVING IS ALONE TO WORK. BUT MY FATHER WAS RECENTLY DIAGNOSED WITH CANCER AND I AM NOT ABLE TO TAKE HIM TO TREATMENT. I CALLED DUBLIN OHIO DEALE…
TAKATA RECALL. THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN LOCATED AND DRIVEN IN THE STATE OF TEXAS FROM AUGUST 2011 THRU FEBRUARY 2016. IT WAS RELOCATED TO ILLINOIS IN FEBRUARY 2016 AND THE RECALLED FOR TAKATA AIRBAG DANGER IN MAY 2016. THIS RECALL PROCESS HAS BEEN AN UNETHICAL AND IMMORAL PROCESS WITH IRRESPONSIBLE DELAYS AND LETHAL POSSIBILITIES. THIS SITUATION MUST BE RECTIFIED IMMEDIATELY REGARDLESS OF CONSEQU…
TAKATA RECALL: THE RECALL NOTICE WAS ISSUED IN JULY. 2016. AS OF DEC. 2016 NO REPAIRS HAVE BEEN POSSIBLE, NOR PARTS AVAILABLE UNTIL "THE SPRING". THE PASSENGER SEAT IS UNSAFE FOR USE, RENDERING THE AUTO EXTREMELY DYSFUNCTIONAL FOR AT LEAST 9+ MONTHS. INEXCUSABLE!
TAKATA RECALL. I RECEIVED A NOTICE IN MARCH OF 2017 OF A RECALL ON MY VEHICLE FOR THE TAKATA PASSENGER FRONTAL AIRBAG. TEN MONTHS LATER, REPAIR IS NOT AVAILABLE NOR HAVE I BEEN NOTIFIED WHEN PARTS WILL BECOME AVAILABLE. THIS HAS CAUSED UNDUE HARDSHIP. MY DEALER HAS OFFERED NO COMPENSATION IN THE FORM OF A LOANER OR OTHER ASSISTANCE.
I ACCIDENTALLY DROVE OVER THE RUMBLE STRIP ON THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY. THE RIGHT REAR TIRE BLEW AND THE CAR FLIPPED OVER SIX TIMES AND CHANGED DIRECTION. EVERY SIDE AIR BAG INFLATED EXCEPTED FOR MY SIDE, THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG. THE FRONT AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY EITHER. MY A4 WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED EXCEPT FOR WHERE I WAS SITTING. WHEN THE FIRST RESPONDERS CAME THEY DID NOT EXPECT FOR ME TO…
Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2008 Audi A4?
It's a meaningful issue. 127 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $1,100.
At what mileage does the airbags typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,100 for airbags repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to airbags?
No active recalls currently cover airbags issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.