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.
The worst 2009 Audi A4 Cabriolet problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Airbags18
- Fuel system3
- Engine2
Problems by type
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- Airbags18
- Fuel system3
- Engine2
Recalls 4
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: passenger side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- 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.
Recall number 18V004000 · 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 2009 Audi A4 Cabriolet 391
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This bulletin provides information about professional noise analysis with the VAS 611 015 PICO-NVH tool
- This bulletin provides informatin when the engine does not run smoothly at idling speeds.
- This bulletin provides information in circumstances where there are noises/vibration from front of vehicle...
- This bulletin provides information when the MIL is on; DTCs for misfire, air/fuel ratio imbalance, or lean...
- This TSB Provides information when parking assistance provides false warnings.
- This bulletin provides information when speaker rattles, vibrations, or audio interference is noted.
- This bulletin provides diagnostic information regarding the locking system.
- Vehicle Concerns Before Recall Repair Available
- This bulletin provides guidance in order to provid informaiton regarding preparatoin when calling the Audi...
- This bulletin provides information when there are vibrations and rotational steering wheel vibrations.
What 2009 Audi A4 Cabriolet owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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.
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.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 audi a4 cabriolet. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency 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.
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.
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.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 audi a4 cabriolet. The contact stated that the recall notice for the federal safety agency 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.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 audi a4 cabriolet. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v079000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. ..updated 06/08/17 *bf updated 10/11/2017
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 audi a4 cabriolet. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 16v079000 (air bags) and 17v032000 (air bags) however, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect for the federal safety agency campaign: 16v079000 (air bags). Vin tool confirms parts not available for the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v032000 (air bags).
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Questions about the 2009 Audi A4 Cabriolet
Is the 2009 Audi A4 Cabriolet reliable?
Owners have filed 22 complaints about the 2009 Audi A4 Cabriolet, close to a typical A4 Cabriolet model year.
What is the 2009 Audi A4 Cabriolet year score?
The 2009 Audi A4 Cabriolet scores 73 out of 100 (average). 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 2009 Audi A4 Cabriolet?
Airbags, with 18 complaints. Next is fuel system (3).
How many recalls does the 2009 Audi A4 Cabriolet have?
4 recalls, covering air bags.
Was there a recall on the 2009 Audi A4 Cabriolet airbags?
Yes, 4 recalls: 18V427000, 18V082000, 18V004000. 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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