2009 Audi A4: common problems and reliability

The 2009 Audi A4 has 406 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 6 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are air bags and engine. Owners most often flag b8/b8.5 generation (2008-2016) 2.0t:*.

Safety record for the 2009 model year

406
Owner complaints
6
Recalls
18
Crash reports
9
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2009 Audi A4 vehicles (US, public record).

Where owners report problems

air bags
136
engine
134
steering
45
fuel/propulsion system
25
structure
18

Recalls affecting the 2009 A4

air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module

Campaign 17V032000

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2009 Audi A4 Cabriolet, S4 Cabriolet, A6 Avant, A6 Sedan and S6 Sedan vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, the

air bags

Campaign 16V376000

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.

air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module

Campaign 18V427000

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2005-2008 Audi A4 Sedan, A4 Avant, S4 Avant and S4 Sedan, 2007-2008 RS4 Sedan, 2004 RS4 Cabriolet, 2007-2009 A4 Cabriolet and S4 Cabriolet, 2005-2011 A6

air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module

Campaign 18V082000

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2006-2013 Audi A3, 2007-2009 A4 Cabriolet and S4 Cabriolet, 2008 RS4 Cabriolet, 2009-2012 Q5, and 2010-2012 Audi A5 Cabriolet and S5 Cabriolet vehicles.

What owners say across generations

Sentiment is sharply divided by generation and is heavily dependent on diligent maintenance. The B9 generation (model years approximately 2017-2023) receives a generally positive to mixed assessment, with owners praising its refined driving dynamics, comfortab

  • B8/B8.5 Generation (2008-2016) 2.0T:*
  • Excessive oil consumption – very frequent.
  • Timing chain tensioner/guide failure leading to catastrophic engine damage – very frequent.
  • Water pump and thermostat housing failure – very frequent.
  • High-pressure fuel pump (HPFP) cam follower wear – recurrent.

Owner insights cover all generations of the A4.

Typical used price

Used A4 listings typically run $10,061–$18,889 across 2006 to 2024 model years.

Other A4 model years