2009 Audi A6

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2009 Audi A6
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:40:13.671Z

Only 21 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

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.

Only 21 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2009: 21 complaints

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Year	Complaints
1994	2
1995	16
1996	51
1997	20
1998	130
1999	217
2000	148
2001	113
2002	88
2003	66
2004	35
2005	91
2006	67
2007	53
2008	70
2009	21
2010	17
2011	21
2012	59
2013	52
2014	40
2015	21
2016	51
2017	20
2018	11
2019	113
2020	24
2021	15
2022	2
2023	1
2024	0
2025	4
2026	4

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 21 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

AIR BAGS

17 of 21 total reports mention: air bags.

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TAKATA RECALL

NHTSA ODI report, 20171104

TAKATA RECALL NOTICE

NHTSA ODI report, 20171031

TAKATA HAS REPORTED THAT THE PASSENGER FRONTAL AIRBAG INFLATOR COULD POTENTIALLY RUPTURE (DUE TO PROPELLANT DEGRADATION OCCURRING AFTER LONG-TERM EXPOSURE TO ABSOLUTE HIGH HUMIDITY AND TEMPERATURE CYCLING) IF THE VEHICLE IS INVOLVED IN A CRASH WHERE...

NHTSA ODI report, 20171029

STRUCTURE

1 of 21 total reports mentions: structure.

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PURCHASED A 2009 AUDI A6 AS MY PRIMARY COMMUTER AND FAMILY VEHICLE. AS I WAS ATTEMPTING TO PUT SOME ITEMS IN THE PASSENGER FRONT SEAT, THE DOOR UNEXPECTEDLY CLOSE ON MY ARM AND SCRAPED OFF ABOUT 2.5 INCHES OF MY SKIN AROUND MY RIGHT ELBOW.

NHTSA ODI report, 20100916

POWER TRAIN

1 of 21 total reports mentions: power train.

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THE CVT TCM HAS BEEN RE-PROGRAMMED BY AUDI DEALER FOR $160 AFTER REBULIT TRANSMISSION FOR $3300. HAD TO TOW A CA FOR $70 TO DEALER JUST TO GET RE-PROGRAMING. TOOK CAR ON HWY AND THE ACCELERATION DIDN'T WORK. HAD TO POOL TO SIDE AND CALLED TOW.

NHTSA ODI report, 20160908

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

1 of 21 total reports mentions: electronic stability control (esc).

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NHTSA ODI report, 20160908

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1 of 21 total reports mentions: electrical system.

SAFETY TIMELINE

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

R 20180629 — 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. Audi mailed an interim owner notification March 02, 2018.

Campaign 18V004000 — check if this car was fixed