Engine
2.0L 4-cyl
How to read this file. Complaint records are unverified owner submissions to the federal safety agency. Counts are raw, not adjusted for sales volume or vehicle age. Recall campaigns apply to the model; only a VIN check shows whether this car is affected or repaired. Parts shown are named by an editorial note or listed as a search directory; none is a diagnosis. Full methodology.
Fault profile
Complaint-component records on this vehicle, grouped by family. A complaint naming two systems counts once in each.
Complaints are owner-reported and not verified by the agency.
When it fails
The timing of this vehicle's reported failures, from the complaint file itself. A cluster tells you what to expect and when; it is shaped by reporting behavior as well as by the vehicle.
Vehicle age when the failure occurred
Years between the model year and the owner's reported failure date. Based on 120 of 120 complaints with a usable failure date.
Odometer when the failure occurred
Owner-reported mileage at failure, in 20,000-mile bands. Based on 67 of 120 complaints reporting a plausible odometer (500 to 500,000 miles; unverified).
Known issues
The component families with the most complaint records against this vehicle. Counts, crash and fire figures belong to the whole family, not to any single named issue. Parts listed are related system parts, not a diagnosis.
Engine & cooling
49 complaint records1 fire report1 crash report
"SINCE HITTING 100K MILES, BURNING UNUSUALLY HIGH AMOUNTS OF OIL. EVERY 700 MILES HAVE TO ADD 1 QT?? MILEAGE IS NOW AT 107K AND NOT SURE WHERE OIL IS GOING. *TR..."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse engine & cooling parts in the directory →
Air bags
33 complaint records3 crash reports
"TAKATA RECALL THE MANUFACTURER CONTACTED ME BUT NONE OF THE DEALERS IN THE AREA IS REPAIRING THE CAR. THE RECALL WAS ISSUED IN THE SUMMER..."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse air bags parts in the directory →
Steering
15 complaint records1 fire report
"WHEN I AM BACKING UP, WHEN I TURN THE STEERING WHEEL. THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE REST OF THE COLUMN SHUDDER, VIBRATE AND MAKES A RUMBLING NOISE...."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse steering parts in the directory →
Recall campaigns
Safety-recall remedies are normally provided at no charge. Under US federal law the mandatory free remedy applies when the vehicle was no more than 15 years old at the time the defect was determined; manufacturers often cover older vehicles voluntarily. Canadian rules differ. Confirm eligibility with the manufacturer using the VIN. Each campaign number links to the federal record.
| Campaign | Component | Summary | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17V032000 | Air Bags | 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... | Normally free |
| 16V376000 | 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. | Normally free |
Transport Canada recalls
Recalls issued under Canadian law for this model year, from Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database. Matched by model name, so a Canadian-market variant may appear here that was sold under another name in the US. Units are Canadian vehicles affected.
| Recall | System | Units (CA) | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018342 2018-06-22 | Airbag | 19,649 | On certain vehicles, long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, could eventually degrade the propellant contained in the passenger frontal airbag. |
| 2018059 2018-01-30 | Airbag | 26,340 | On certain vehicles, long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, could eventually degrade the propellant contained in the driver frontal airbag. |
| 2018022 2018-01-10 | Airbag | 1,528 | On certain vehicles, long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, could eventually degrade the propellant contained in the passenger frontal airbag. |
| 2016246 2016-05-24 | Airbag | 989 | On certain vehicles, a power supply component within the airbag control unit may corrode and cause the unit to fail. |
| 2016065 2016-02-09 | Airbag | 15,039 | On certain vehicles, the driver frontal airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure during airbag deployment. |
Service bulletins and warranty extensions
Manufacturer communications to dealers on file with the federal agency: repair instructions, service campaigns, and warranty extensions. A warranty extension means the manufacturer may pay for a repair the recall table does not cover.
| Bulletin | Type | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| SM 01-2026 Jul 2026 | Engine | This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided. | |
| TSB_2070568_6 Apr 2026 | Unknown Or Other | This bulletin provides information about professional noise analysis with the VAS 611 015 PICO-NVH tool | |
| TSB_2070568_5 Aug 2025 | Unknown Or Other | This bulletin provides information about professional noise analysis with the VAS 611 015 PICO-NVH tool | |
| TSB_2070568_4 Jul 2025 | Unknown Or Other | This bulletin provides information about professional noise analysis with the VAS 611 015 PICO-NVH tool | |
| TSB_2075530_2 Mar 2025 | Engine | This bulletin provides informatin when the engine does not run smoothly at idling speeds. |
Show 55 more bulletins
| Bulletin | Type | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| A2724842074729_2 Dec 2024 | Electrical System | This bulletin provides information in circumstances where there are noises/vibration from front of vehicle in dynamic mode. | |
| A0124482014753_13 Dec 2024 | Engine | This bulletin provides information when the MIL is on; DTCs for misfire, air/fuel ratio imbalance, or lean fuel system stored in the ECM P030000. | |
| A9124872024323_11 Nov 2024 | Electrical System | This TSB Provides information when parking assistance provides false warnings. | |
| A9124842018187_17 Nov 2024 | Structure | This bulletin provides information when speaker rattles, vibrations, or audio interference is noted. | |
| A0024992070568_3 Nov 2024 | Unknown Or Other | This bulletin provides information about professional noise analysis with the VAS 611 015 PICO-NVH tool | |
| A5724652022032_11 Oct 2024 | Structure | This bulletin provides diagnostic information regarding the locking system. | |
| A1524532075530_1 Oct 2024 | Engine | This bulletin provides informatin when the engine does not run smoothly at idling speeds. | |
| CampTip_RNA_Audi Oct 2024 | Unknown Or Other | Vehicle Concerns Before Recall Repair Available | |
| A0024932002047_13 Sep 2024 | Unknown Or Other | This bulletin provides guidance in order to provid informaiton regarding preparatoin when calling the Audi Technical Assistnce Center (TAC). | |
| A4424082074846_2 Sep 2024 | Steering | This bulletin provides information when there are vibrations and rotational steering wheel vibrations. | |
| A4524492075120_1 Sep 2024 | Service Brakes | This bulletin provides information regarding the general approach to brakes rubbing. | |
| A4624592069078_2 Sep 2024 | Service Brakes | This bulletin provides informaion regarding zirconium inserts in the bake piston for vehicle equipped with ceramic brakes. | |
| A9124432074929_1 Aug 2024 | Electrical System | This bulletin proves information when the bluetooth does not work, adaption channel deactivated. | |
| A3724222074826_1 Aug 2024 | Power Train | This bulletin offers information about the basic information needed for technical requests for gaerbox complaints. | |
| A4424062074846_1 Aug 2024 | Wheels | This bulletin provides information vibrations and rotational steering wheel vibrations. | |
| A2724762074729_1 Jul 2024 | Structure | This bulletin provides information when there are noises/vibration from the front of the vehicle while in dynamic mode. | |
| A9124322018187_16 Jul 2024 | Electrical System | This bulletin provides informaiton when there are speaker rattles, vibrations or audio interference in the sound system. | |
| A0024872002047_12 Jul 2024 | Unknown Or Other | This bulletin provides Audi technicians with information to prepare for contact to the Technical Assistance Center (TAC). | |
| A9124252018187_15 Jun 2024 | Electrical System | This bulletin provides informaiton when there are speaker rattles, vibrations, or audio interference.A1 | |
| A9424822074347_1 Jun 2024 | Electrical System | This bulletin provides informationw hen there are optical concerns with the tail lights. | |
| A9124162018187_14 Jun 2024 | Structure | This bulletin provides information when there are speaker rattles, vibration or audio interference. | |
| A5724432027368_5 May 2024 | Structure | This bulletin provides information when the door handle touch sensors for Audi advanced key are inoperative. | |
| A5724422025031_3 May 2024 | Structure | This bulletin provides information when the exterior trunk handle is inoperative. | |
| A0024852021205_8 May 2024 | Unknown Or Other | This bulletin provides information on the ordering procedures for VIN Plates, and Safety Certification labels. | |
| A872474202012414 Apr 2024 | Unknown Or Other | This bulletin provides information when the air conditioning is no longer operative; DTC 00457, 00256, 01592. | |
| A9024842032113_9 Apr 2024 | Unknown Or Other | This bulletin provides general information regarding outside air temperature readings. | |
| A5724342017082_1 Apr 2024 | Unknown Or Other | This bulletin provides information when the remote control key is inoperative. | |
| A4824602073033_1 Feb 2024 | Steering | This bulletin provides information for when the steering column adjustment does not work. | |
| A4824612034351_1 Feb 2024 | Steering | This bulletin contains repair information for when there is a creaking/squeaking from the steering column when steering slowly. | |
| A9124632044694_3 Feb 2024 | Equipment | This bulletin provides information pertaining to MMI Navigation database concerns. | |
| A912306202432310 Dec 2023 | Electrical System | This bulletin provides information when the parking assistance provides false warnings. | |
| A9023562032113_8 Nov 2023 | Electrical System | This bulletin provides general information about the outside air temperature reading. | |
| A0023812070568_2 Nov 2023 | Equipment | This bulletin provides information on the VAS 611 015 PICO-NVH tool for professional noise analysis. | |
| A9423672071954_1 Oct 2023 | Exterior Lighting | This bulletin provides information pertaining to when there are foreign objects inside of a headlight or taillight. | |
| A7423262071893_1 Oct 2023 | Equipment | This bulletin provides damage assessment guidelines for textile seat covers. | |
| A0023762071721_1 Oct 2023 | Equipment | This bulletin provides information for when unauthorized/unjustified DTC memory entries are captured in ODIS test Plans (Ghost faults). | |
| A0123812028842_4 Oct 2023 | Electrical System | This bulletin provides instructions regarding unauthorized chip tuning (TD1). | |
| A0023742052680_4 Oct 2023 | Equipment | This bulletin provides information on the additional reporting requirements for safety related inquiries. | |
| A0023712070568_1 Sep 2023 | Engine And Engine Cooling | This bulletin provides information on professional noise analysis with the VAS 611 015 PICO NVH Tool. | |
| A9123262071264_1 Aug 2023 | Equipment | This bulletin provides information for when the customer has concerns about the navigation route guidance. | |
| A102326201828810 Jun 2023 | Engine And Engine Cooling | This bulletin provides information on checking for debris when replacing an engine. | |
| A8723442010146_8 Jun 2023 | Visibility | This bulletin provides information for when an unpleasant odor is coming from the heating and ventilation system. | |
| A9123062010146_8 Jun 2023 | Visibility | This bulletin provides information for when an unpleasant odor is coming from the heating and ventilation system. | |
| A0023702021205_7 May 2023 | Equipment | This bulletin provides instructions for ordering replacement Safety Certification labels or VIN plates. | |
| A912394201818713 May 2023 | Engine And Engine Cooling | This bulletin provides information for when the customer advises that there is cracking, grinding, rattling, humming, whining, or similar interference. | |
| A4623432069904_1 Apr 2023 | Equipment | This bulletin provides information for when there are noises when braking, and the brake pad thickness is OK. | |
| A9023222032113_7 Apr 2023 | Equipment | This information bulletin contains a background on the outside air temperature reading. | |
| A192336202530314 Mar 2023 | Engine And Engine Cooling | This bulletin provides information on the discontinuation and mixing of Audi-approved engine coolants. | |
| A4023512023187_7 Mar 2023 | Steering | This bulletin states that squeaking noises which may be more prevalent in wet weather during steering is normal and repair is not needed. | |
| A402352202431813 Mar 2023 | Wheels | This technical service bulletin provides instructions for correcting a clicking sound from the wheel bearing(s). | |
| A012341201475312 Feb 2023 | Engine And Engine Cooling | This bulletin contains instructions for when to add gasoline additives for cleaning the injectors. | |
| DC_Alternator_6 Jan 2023 | Equipment | Support for Customers Affected by Alternator Back-order | |
| DC_Alternator_4 Jan 2023 | Equipment | Support for Customers Affected by Alternator Back-order | |
| DC_Alternator_5 Jan 2023 | Equipment | Support for Customers Affected by Alternator Back-order | |
| DC_Alternator_3 Jan 2023 | Equipment | Support for Customers Affected by Alternator Back-order |
Showing 60 of 718 distinct bulletins on file for this vehicle.
Before you buy this vehicle
A test-drive checklist generated from this vehicle's own complaint and recall record.
- Cold-start it yourself and listen for the first thirty seconds.Knocking, ticking that fades as it warms, or blue or white smoke on startup are the sounds of this vehicle's engine cluster. Check the oil level and the coolant color, and ask whether the engine or its head gaskets have ever been out.
- Watch the airbag warning light through a full key cycle.It should light on start and go out within seconds. A light that stays on, or never lights at all, means the system needs attention. Run the VIN for inflator recalls specifically.
- Drive one straight highway stretch and one slow parking lot.Wander or a shimmy over bumps at speed, and heavy or dropped assist at low speed, are the two faces of this vehicle's steering cluster. A clunk on turn-in points at the linkage.
- Run the VIN against open recalls before you negotiate.This vehicle has 2 recall campaigns on file. An open recall needs VIN-specific confirmation. Many are quick, no-charge fixes and worth negotiating over; an unresolved do-not-drive advisory, or a remedy the manufacturer has not yet made available, should stop the purchase until it is resolved.
- Ask for the service history in writing, then read it against this page.The complaint families above are where owners of this vehicle report trouble. Repairs in exactly those systems are evidence the car had the problem; no such repairs could mean it never developed it, or that it was never fixed. The test-drive items above are how you tell those apart.
Parts search directory
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