2009 Audi A4 Cabriolet: problems, recalls and reliability
4 recalls and 22 owner complaints on record; most reports concern air bags.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Jun 2018
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Gas smell upon starting engine, continuing entire time car is driven. As long as the car was on, still or running, you can smell gas.”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · Mar 2019
“Takata recall -- since october 2018, I have been receiving messages from audi that the repair is available and that I should schedule an appointment immediately for my safety and the safety of my family. Since then, I have made several appointments with my local dealer only to have each of them canceled due to the airbag being on backorder or otherwise unavailable. On january 24, I called both my local dealer, audi eatontown, and audi customer experience. The former told me that there isn't a single replacement airbag in nj while the latter then extended the lack of airbag replacements to the entire us.”Owner report · Air Bags · Jan 2019
“Takata recall. I have contacted classic audi dealer in eastchester, ny several times by phone, email, and chat. They have been unresponsive. To date I have not been offered an appointment to replace both airbags. I called the audi advocate in michigan, and she promised to help by contacting classic audi and provide me with information about when classic audi will schedule an appointment. This is taking too long.”Owner report · Air Bags · Sep 2018
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“Takata recall - I have been notified they need to replace my 'passenger side' airbag (driver side was replaced already), but the parts have not been available for about 1 year. I get cards in the mail telling me I need to replace it, but the dealers do not have the part. Everyone says because of the location, texas, and the age of the car, 2009 model, this car is a 'priority', but I cannot get the part to have it replaced.”Owner report · Air Bags · Jul 2017
“The glass is separating from the canvas on my convertible top! I have attempted repairs and read thousands of threads in regard to this issue. My concern is that the glass could come detached from the soft top and either injure one of my daughters in the backseat or fly out and hit another vehicle. Audi is attempting to charge over 5k for a new top-claiming replacement is the only option. I appreciate someone looking into this issue as soon as possible.”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · May 2017
“Takata recall I am driving this car and have a family and when they are in the passenger seat they are in danger. I think audi should provide a loaner car until they can repair the airbag yet they refused.”Owner report · Air Bags · Mar 2017
“Tl* the contact owns a 2009 audi a4 cabriolet. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16v382000 (air bags) and 16v079000 (air bags); however, the parts for the recall repair were unavailable. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. VIN tool confirms parts not available....updated 03/08/17 *bf”Owner report · Air Bags · Jan 2017
“Tl* the contact owns a 2009 audi a4 cabriolet. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v032000 (air bags). The parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called a local dealer (audi north scottsdale, 7150 east princess drive, phoenix, az 85054) and was referred to the manufacturer. The manufacturer was notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.”Owner report · Air Bags · Jan 2017
“Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 audi a4 cabriolet. The contact stated that the recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 17v032000 (air bags) was received in january of 2017. After contacting the local dealer (mohegan lake audi in mohegan lake, new york), the contact was informed that the parts needed for the recall remedy were still not available and no estimated time for receiving the parts could be provided. The VIN was invalid. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.”Owner report · Air Bags · Jan 2017
“Takata recall I waited one year for the driver's side part to come in. I lost out on driving this vehicle for entirely one year. Now there is a recall on the passenger side and I can't take any passengers until it is fixed. Mohegan lake audi tells me that the part wont be available until september and being that this is a convertible, this is totally unacceptable. I can't take my 89 year old mother whom I am caregiver for anywhere in this car. Please help me get this done sooner. I was patient waiting an entire year for the driver's side and lost out on driving the car for one year, 2016. Please help me.”Owner report · Air Bags · Jan 2017
Recalls - 4 campaigns
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 Sedan, 2006-2011 A6 Avant, and 2007-2011 S6 Sedan vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
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. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69R7. Note: This recall supersedes recalls 16V382, 17V032 and 18V004 and includes vehicles that may have had their air bag previously replaced under one of those campaigns.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2010-2011 Audi A6 Avant, A6 Sedan and S6 Sedan vehicles, ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Additionally, unless included in "Zone B" above, Volkswagen is recalling certain 2009 Audi A4 Cabriolet and S4 Cabriolet vehicles, and 2009-2011 Audi A6 Avant, A6 Sedan and S6 Sedan vehicles registered in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
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. When parts to perform the recall repair become available, Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in June 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69U1. Note: This recall has been superseded by 18V427.
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. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.
Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator with an alternative inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 23, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69R6. Note: This recall partially supersedes recall 16V-078.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2006 Volkswagen Passat sedans and wagons, 2005-2013 Audi A3, and 2006-2009 Audi A4 Cabriolet vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Volkswagen owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Audi owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.
How other years compare
Counts are not adjusted for time on the road here - see all A4 Cabriolet years ranked fairly for the age-adjusted comparison.
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Is the 2009 Audi A4 Cabriolet reliable?
NHTSA has 22 owner complaints and 4 recall campaigns on record for the 2009 Audi A4 Cabriolet. The most complained-about area is air bags.
Does the 2009 Audi A4 Cabriolet have open recalls?
4 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning air bags. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.