Takata recall dealer failed to do the recall they said they're waiting for audi to send the part to them. It's been a months now. They also said the don't now when they will receive it. So it's dangerous driving the car without fixing the airbag problem, in case of a crash. Dealer is audi fort washington, pa
The worst 2008 Audi A4 Cabriolet problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Airbags15
- Transmission1
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- Airbags15
- Transmission1
Recalls 3
Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- 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.
Recall number 18V427000 · Recall details
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
Technical service bulletins for the 2008 Audi A4 Cabriolet 344
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This bulletin provides information pertaining to MMI Navigation database concerns.
- This bulletin provides information when the parking assistance provides false warnings.
- This bulletin provides general information about the outside air temperature reading.
- This bulletin provides information on the VAS 611 015 PICO-NVH tool for professional noise analysis.
- This bulletin provides information pertaining to when there are foreign objects inside of a headlight or...
- This bulletin provides damage assessment guidelines for textile seat covers.
- This bulletin provides information for when unauthorized/unjustified DTC memory entries are captured in...
- This bulletin provides information on the additional reporting requirements for safety related inquiries.
- This bulletin provides information on professional noise analysis with the VAS 611 015 PICO NVH Tool.
- This bulletin provides information for when the customer has concerns about the navigation route guidance.
What 2008 Audi A4 Cabriolet owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The dealership is so horrible. I have been working on getting this taken care since march and they still just have me on a waiting list. Plus they don't even have the parts for the driver side recall
Takata recall-I have been sent multiple notices about both driver and passenger airbags that need to be recalled. I have contacted faifield audi multiple times to have this repaired. They keep pushing me off saying that there are no parts available to complete this recall and that it is a federal issue at this point. This may be true, can you confirm?
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 audi a4 cabriolet. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 18v082000 (air bags) and 16v382000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called audi creve coeur (11830 olive blvd, creve coeur, mo 63141, (314) 690-9579) and was informed that the parts were not available. The dealer placed the contact on a waiting list two months ago. The contact also called audi kirkwood (10230 manchester rd, saint louis, mo 63122, (877) 769-939) and was also informed that the parts were not available. The second dealer also placed the contact on a waiting list. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available for the federal safety agency campaign number: 18v082000 (air bags) and parts distribution disconnect for the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v382000 (air bags). *tt
Takata recall dealer unable to provide passenger side replacement airbag. Left side (driver side) was replaced earlier in 2017.
Problem begins with prnds light flashing, intermittently. Then the very frightening and dangerous occurred. While driving along the highway the transmission changes from drive to neutral by itself thus losing control of the speed and motion of the vehicle. This specific problem produced a recall for the same problem on the same audi vehicle's 2002 - 2006 models. Upon calling volkswagen audi, up to the president himself, I was told that when the transmission was tested by my audi dealer that the "code" was not the same as the previous recall. Code? The symptoms are the same as the recall and they tell me the code is different. The code could be changed like a "password" could be changed. The symptom appears to be a common problem as several auto shops told me this and the audi dealer itself said that this was a common problem. My audi only has 72500 miles on it and this electronic module, TCM and relay which are inside the transmission housing are the blame to this problem. My feeling is that this is a very dangerous problem, should it occur at highway speeds and the transmission goes into neutral by itself this could be possibly deadly to the occupants of the vehicle or other vehicles around it. How could audi be so blatantly able to ignore this? I had my audi repaired at the dealer and was told that they used an "updated" TCM module. This updating only shows that they are fully aware of the problem and do not have a recall for the vehicles with this problem as they did for the 2002 - 2006 models!!! Are they waiting for someone to be seriously injured or killed before they step up and do what is necessary to prevent such an occurrence? Please help prevent this from happening to other audi a4 owners or the drivers who may happen to be near them on the road. Thank you.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 audi a4 cabriolet. The contact received a recall notification for the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v382000 (air bags) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 audi a4 cabriolet. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 16v382000 (air bags) and 16v079000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Takata recall. I have received two letters from the audi of america, inc. Advising of this air bag issue. I have twice contacted my local audi dealer (audi of hilton head, ridgeland, sc) requesting replacement. On both occasions I was advised that the parts are not available and they do not know when the parts will become available. This presents a dangerous and ongoing safety issue. Please advise how I can force audi to remedy this problem immediately.
Takata recall I am terrified of using my audi when the airbags have already proven to be lethal. No one wants to buy a car with this defect. I have had many recall reminders yet no part replacements. This is unacceptable!
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Questions about the 2008 Audi A4 Cabriolet
Is the 2008 Audi A4 Cabriolet reliable?
Owners have filed 16 complaints about the 2008 Audi A4 Cabriolet, fewer than a typical A4 Cabriolet model year.
What is the 2008 Audi A4 Cabriolet year score?
The 2008 Audi A4 Cabriolet scores 80 out of 100 (good). The score compares it with the other model years of the Audi A4 Cabriolet: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2008 Audi A4 Cabriolet?
Airbags, with 15 complaints. Next is transmission (1).
How many recalls does the 2008 Audi A4 Cabriolet have?
3 recalls, covering air bags.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Audi A4 Cabriolet airbags?
Yes, 3 recalls: 18V427000, 18V082000, 16V079000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Audi A4 Cabriolet have bad airbags?
The Audi A4 Cabriolet model years with the most airbags complaints are 2007 (23 complaints), 2009 (18 complaints) and 2008 (15 complaints).
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