2008 Audi A4

◆ Worse than typical

2008 Audi A4
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:59:55.159Z

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2008: 175 complaints

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Year	Complaints
1995	1
1996	89
1997	98
1998	258
1999	190
2000	96
2001	131
2002	181
2003	210
2004	189
2005	219
2006	295
2007	196
2008	175
2009	120
2010	64
2011	11
2012	19
2013	24
2014	31
2015	18
2016	11
2017	54
2018	44
2019	10
2020	124
2021	11
2022	6
2023	9
2024	2

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

AIR BAGS 66%

66% of complaints: air bags — 116 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

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The contact owns a 2008 Audi A4. The contact received an unknown recall notice related to the air bags. The contact scheduled an appointment at a dealer and had the recall serviced.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260420

TAKATA RECALL- MY AUDI IS AT THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY HAVE NOT FIXED THE AIRBAGS THAT ARE DEFECTIVE AND WILL KILL.TAKATA RECALL DEALER FAILED TO DO THE RECALL. IT'S BEEN A MONTHS NOW.

NHTSA ODI report, 20190423

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20141203

ENGINE 7%

7% of complaints: engine — 13 distinct reports on file.

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Bought this car from a guy add said car runs great has smog, reg ,ac works great (not )my boyfriend before I could say anything gave guy money and I signed the bill of sale I said should test drive it so drove to my mechanic in vista ca and he said...

NHTSA ODI report, 20240620

POWER TRAIN 7%

7% of complaints: power train — 12 distinct reports on file.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 6%

6% of complaints: exterior lighting — 11 distinct reports on file.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 5%

5% of complaints: electrical system — 9 distinct reports on file.

CRASH

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TAKATA RECALL- MY AUDI IS AT THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY HAVE NOT FIXED THE AIRBAGS THAT ARE DEFECTIVE AND WILL KILL.TAKATA RECALL DEALER FAILED TO DO THE RECALL. IT'S BEEN A MONTHS NOW.

NHTSA ODI report, 20190423

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 2008 — complaint volume: 175

R 20161031 — 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.

Remedy: 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.

Campaign 16V376000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20170428 — air bags

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 28, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-822-2834.

Campaign 16V382000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20180330 — air bags

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Remedy: 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.

Campaign 17V032000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20180629 — air bags

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Remedy: Audi has notified owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag with an alternate remedy part, free of charge. The recall began June 29, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.

Campaign 18V427000 — check if this car was fixed