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2009 audi A4 airbags problems

severe 51 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100

Complaints
51
Recalls
2
Crashes
3
Avg fix
$1,100

Related recalls

critical NHTSA 17V032000 11/01/2017

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc

An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Fix: 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 Note: This recall has been superseded by recall number 18V427.
severe NHTSA 16V376000 27/05/2016

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc

If the air bag control unit fails, the air bags may not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of occupant injury.

Fix: 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.

What owners are reporting 10 most recent

airbags · filed 12/19/2018

TAKATA RECALL. I HAVE CONTACTED CLASSIC AUDI DEALER IN EASTCHESTER, NY SEVERAL TIMES BY PHONE, EMAIL, AND CHAT. THEY HAVE BEEN UNRESPONSIVE. TO DATE I HAVE NOT BEEN OFFERED AN APPOINTMENT TO REPLACE BOTH AIRBAGS. I CALLED THE AUDI ADVOCATE IN MICHIGAN, AND SHE PROMISED TO HELP BY CONTACTING CLASSIC AUDI AND PROVIDE ME WITH INFORMATION ABOUT WHEN CLASSIC AUDI WILL SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT. THIS IS T…

airbags · filed 12/16/2016

I HAVE CALLED JACKSONVILLE FL AUDI DEALERSHIP SEVERAL TIMES BECAUSE I RECEIVED A NOTICE THAT MY AIR BAGS ARE BAD. THEY KEEP TELLING ME THEY DON'T HAVE A REPLACEMENT FOR IT? I DON'T LIKE THE IDEA OF DRIVING THE CAR WITH FAULTY AIR BAGS. CAN YOU ASSIST IN GETTING ME THE AIRBAGS REPLACED ASAP? *TR

airbags · filed 12/13/2016

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 AUDI A4 CABRIOLET. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V079000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CO…

airbags · filed 12/09/2016

TAKATA RECALL. WHY IS IT TAKING TAKATA SO LONG TO GET AN AIRBAG TO AUDI? MY CAR IS 7 YEARS OLD AND DRIVERS SIDE AIRBAG IS PART OF THIS RECALL. TAKATA SHOULD BE WORKING WITH OTHER MANUFACTURERS INVOLVED TO MEET DEMAND. THIS IS A CRITICAL ITEM THAT YOU EXPECT TO SAVE YOUR LIFE, NOT TAKE IT. SERIOUSLY THEY NEED TO GET ON THE BALL HERE.

airbags · filed 12/05/2017

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 AUDI A4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V032000 (AIR BAGS). 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 VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AUDI WARRINGTON (1607 S EASTON RD, WARRINGTON, PA 18976, PHONE: (215) 343-1600), BUT THE P…

airbags · filed 11/10/2018

TAKATA RECALL I HAVE BEEN INFORMED BY MAIL, FOR SEVERAL YEARS NOW, THAT THE AIRBAGS IN MY CAR NEEDS TO BE REPLACED DUE TO THE RECALL. THE PASSENGER SIDE HAS BEEN REPLACED, YET THE DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG HAS NOT. I AM CONSTANTLY AFTER MY DEALERSHIP TO INFORM ME AS TO THE TIME FRAME FOR REPLACEMENT, BUT THEY NEVER HAVE ANY INFORMATION. THIS HAS BEEN ONGOING NOW FOR SEVERAL YEARS. CAN ANYTHING BE DONE T…

airbags · filed 11/09/2016

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 AUDI A4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V079000 (AIR BAGS) AND 16V382000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.…

airbags · filed 11/07/2017

TAKATA RECALL

airbags · filed 11/07/2017

TAKATA RECALL--NO REMEDY AVAILABLE YET TO REPLACE INFLATOR.

airbags · filed 11/04/2017

TAKATA RECALL - AFTER LENGTHY TIME THERE IS STILL NOT A REMEDY YET AVAILABLE!

Common questions

How serious is the airbags problem on the 2009 audi A4?

It's a meaningful issue. 51 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?

Yes — 2 active recall(s) cover airbags issues on this vehicle. Recall fixes are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status. Use the VIN decoder at the top of the page to check if your specific vehicle is affected.

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. Some links on this page are affiliate links.
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