TAKATA RECALL AND AUDI INFORMED ME ONE YEAR AGO BUT NO RESPONSE FROM AUDI DEALERSHIP FOR REPLACEMENT.
2009 Audi A3 airbags problems
severe 21 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100
Complaints
21
Recalls
0
Crashes
2
Avg fix
$1,100
What owners are reporting 7 most recent
TAKATA RECALL I RECEIVED MY RECALL NOTICE IN FEBRUARY AND HAVE NOT HEARD ANYTHING FURTHER FROM NHTSA OR AUDI. WHEN WILL THERE BE A SOLUTION TO THIS? MY WIFE RECEIVED A CALL FROM OUR AUDI DEALER YESTERDAY DURING WHICH THEY SAID THAT THE DEFECT COULD NOT BE REPAIRED. I CAN'T BELIEVE THAT THIS IS THE CASE. DOESN'T AUDI HAVE TO REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE COMPONENT? I HAVE NO INTEREST IN PURCHASING A …
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 AUDI A3. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V079000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS UNAVAILABLE.
TAKATA AIRBAG RECALL FOR DRIVERSIDE NO REMEDY YET!!!
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 AUDI A3. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V082000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT CALLED THE LOCAL DEALER (GURLEY LEEP MOTORWERKS, 4004 GRAPE RD, MISHAWAKA, IN 46545, (574) 254-7130) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE AND…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 AUDI A3. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V082000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, 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 CONTACT CALLED AUDI GREENWICH AT (203) 930-7176 (LOCATED AT 181 WEST PUTNAM AVE, GREENWICH, CT 06830) AND WAS INFORME…
MY AIR BAG IS ON THE RECALL LIST!! WHY WON'T AUDI REPLACE MY AIR BAG NOW FOR FREE BEFORE IT KILLS ME OR MY HUSBAND?
Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2009 Audi A3?
It's a meaningful issue. 21 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.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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