2009 Audi A4
This year's complaint volume is within 30% of 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.
- Complaints
- 120
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Engine
Campaigns on file for 2009
None on file
37% of complaints
Complaints per year
2009: 120 complaints
View as data table
| 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 | 32 |
| 2015 | 19 |
| 2016 | 11 |
| 2017 | 57 |
| 2018 | 45 |
| 2019 | 10 |
| 2020 | 128 |
| 2021 | 11 |
| 2022 | 6 |
| 2023 | 10 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Engine
37% · 44 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Oil consumption I had this car since 2012 and found out recently about oil consumption class action lawsuit through the internet, when my car started consuming copious amounts of oil.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-01-24
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Audi A4. While the vehicle was parked, the contact found oil spills under the vehicle. While driving at various speeds, the engine warning light illuminated.
NHTSA ODI report, 2015-09-25
Air bags
28% · 33 reportsMost commonly citing frontal.
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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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-08-05
I had an accident in my Audi A4 convertible and the driver airbag did not deploy. Due to sun glare, I rear-ended a Mercury mountaineer with my 2006 Audi A4 convertible.
NHTSA ODI report, 2009-05-28
Takata recall - after lengthy time there is still not a remedy yet available!
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-04
Steering
13% · 15 reportsFuel/propulsion system
6% · 7 reportsPower train
5% · 6 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission.
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Parked in an incline, I attempted to back out of a drive way. I placed my foot on the brake and placed the car in reverse and removed my foot from the brake. The vehicle went forward as if in neutral with no resistance at all.
NHTSA ODI report, 2010-09-30
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2016-10-31Air bags16V376000 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.
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2018-03-30Air bags17V032000 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.
Buy-smart checklist
2009 Audi A4 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Engine: 44 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 33 reports on file for this year.
- Steering: 15 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 16V376000 · Air bags
- Recall 17V032000 · Air bags
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- Is the 2009 Audi A4 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2009 Audi A4 is rated "typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2009 Audi A4?
- The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 37% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2009 Audi A4 have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.