I had purchased the car back in August 17th 2021 my power steering my brakes my airbag light and the fuel system fuel leak started happening all at once water was draining out of the middle of the engine . It overheating the engine speed ball down and I automatically I instantly pulled over and turned it off and towed it home 2 days after I bought it. these are also recalls my Audi 2009-a3 2.0 tfsi s tronic has been sitting in my friends driveway for 7 months now because I cannot take the car anywhere I cannot move the car anywhere I cannot start the car and I don't know what else to do so I do need your help I should be eligible it says my VIN number matches the eligible subject vehicle my VIN number is in your system but my car is not showing up it shows up but it's not showing up as a recall or included in the class action settlement if you have any questions please call me [XXX] at [XXX] if you have any input thank you. I do love my Audi I love it very much the day I got to drive it and the only day I got to drive it I was very happy I thought with it until I get it fixed I will not be happy again INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
2009 Audi A3 airbags problems
22 complaints (47% of all complaints for this car). 2 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 22
- of this car's complaints
- 47%
- crashes
- 2
- recalls
- 2
Which part fails
Owners did not name a specific part.
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Audi A3 airbags problems in other years
Related recalls
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
- 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.
Recall number 18V082000 · Recall details
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- 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.
Recall number 16V079000 · Recall details
What 2009 Audi A3 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
I have been receiving notices of the takata airbag recall regularly for almost a year. Several months ago, I asked to be notified when parts were available. Having not heard back from the dealer (but still receiving notices, the latest one today), I placed an order for the parts in mid-november 2018. Still have not heard back from the dealership.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 audi a3. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 18v082000 (air bags). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called the local dealer (gurley leep motorwerks, 4004 grape rd, mishawaka, in 46545, (574) 254-7130) and was informed that the part was not available and to call back at a later date. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 audi a3. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 18v082000 (air bags); however, the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called audi greenwich at (203) 930-7176 (located at 181 west putnam ave, greenwich, ct 06830) and was informed that the part was not available. The manufacturer was notified, but did not assist. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* the contact owned a 2009 audi a3. While driving on a hill, the vehicle could not be stopped due to black ice. As a result, the vehicle was involved in a front end collision with a telephone pole. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a salvage yard where it was deemed destroyed. Audi fairfield (435 commerce dr, fairfield, ct) was contacted, but did not communicate with the contact in regards to the failure. The contact also stated that there was an interim repair for the takata recall four months prior to the crash. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. There was one injury that required medical attention. The contact suffered mild bruising from contacting the steering column. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000. *tt neither audi or takata acknowledges the airbag recall fix as being inadequate.
Takata recall we were notified by mail of the takata recall for our audi model. We had scheduled an appointment with audi oakland dealership regarding the recall. On our way to the dealership, the car suddenly stops working. We get the car towed over to the dealership, to our scheduled appointment as well as hoping to see what the issue is with the car. They allegedly claim that the engine needed replacing even though they never performed an obd on the car. With that, they refused to take care of the recall, even though that was what our scheduled appointment was for to begin with.
Takata recall: I am oversees and prior to shipment I informed audi USA of rochester michigan of this incident and they were unable to provide me any support/ replacement etc. Audi in germany ( garmissch/ grainau). Since it is a us spec vehicle wont help me either. Now I am looking into moving back to the USA and new guidelines came out if my vehicle has any recalls ( severe) I wont be able to send it. I need for someone to look at this and have audi germany replace the airbag.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 audi a3. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v079000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 audi a3. The contact received a recall notification for the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 16v913000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control) and 16v079000 (air bags). The parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 audi a3. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v079000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the air bag indicator remained illuminated and the ABS malfunctioned without warning. The failure mileage was unknown. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Questions about the 2009 Audi A3 airbags
Does the 2009 Audi A3 have airbags problems?
Owners have filed 22 complaints about the airbags of the 2009 Audi A3, 47% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 2009 Audi A3 airbags problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 2009 Audi A3 airbags?
Yes, 2 recalls: 18V082000, 16V079000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Audi A3 have bad airbags?
The Audi A3 model years with the most airbags complaints are 2006 (56 complaints), 2015 (45 complaints) and 2016 (37 complaints).
Other 2009 Audi A3 problems
Transmission 15Brakes 9Engine 6Electrical 5Driver assistance 4Lights 2Acceleration 1Body 1
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