2009 Audi A4 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 142 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Audi A4. The most-reported areas: Air Bags (51), Engine (45), Steering (15).
Key takeaways
- 142 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 6 involve a crash, 3 a fire, 3 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 51 | 36% |
| Engine | 45 | 32% |
| Steering | 15 | 11% |
| 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 | 4% |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 3% |
| Electrical System | 3 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Audi A4 4-DR. w/SAB | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 5/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Electrical System,exterior Lighting,forward Collision Avoidance - filed 2024-12-23
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...
Air Bags - filed 2024-08-05
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), den...
Air Bags,engine,fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2024-03-24
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. Air bag rear brake light malfunction, oil pressure not correct
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.