Engine
2.0L 4-cyl
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.
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.
Air bags
116 complaint records7 crash reports
"HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR REPLACEMENT AIRBAG.. CAR IS IN STORAGE AND CANNOT BE DRIVEN OR SOLD UNTILL RECALLED PART IS REPLACED..."- 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 →
Engine & cooling
17 complaint records
"Overheating in traffic replaced water pump, gasket. radiator , fan control module, thermostat, and hoses. Happens every summer!!!!! No fluid leakage. Could this be the same problem as the 2013 model recall..."- 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 →
Power train
12 complaint records
"ACCELERATOR PEDAL STUCK AT WIDE OPEN THROTTLE. HAD TO SHUT THE IGNITION OFF AND PULL OVER AND RESTART THE CAR AND IT WENT BACK TO NORMAL. GOOGLED THE NET AND FOUND THAT MANY PEOPLE ENCOUNTERED THE SAME PROBLEM. *KB..."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18V427000 | Air Bags | 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... | Normally free |
| 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 |
| 16V382000 | Air Bags | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 Audi A4, and 2005-2011 Audi A6 vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii,... | 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. |
| 2017026 2017-01-13 | Airbag | 18,064 | 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. |
| 2016266 2016-05-27 | Airbag | 59 | 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. |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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). | |
| 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. | |
| 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. | |
| DC_AudiRingsV12 Apr 2023 | Equipment | Inside the Rings | Volume 12, Spring 2023 | |
| A4623432069904_1 Apr 2023 | Unknown Or Other | 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. | |
| TRMDMV_MA_Audi Mar 2023 | Air Bags | In conjunction with the Massachusetts DMV, Audi will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 2,907 Audi owners in the State of Massachusetts on March 13, 2023. | |
| TRMDMV_CO_Audi Feb 2023 | Air Bags | In conjunction with the Colorado DMV, Audi will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 2,174 Audi owners in the State of Colorado on February 13, 2023. | |
| DC_Rings_VOL10 Feb 2023 | Equipment | Takata recall and 3G turndown | |
| A012341201475312 Feb 2023 | Fuel System | 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 | |
| A4623402069078_1 Jan 2023 | Equipment | This bulletin contains instructions for when the zirconium inserts found to be not firmly attached during service work. | |
| DC_Alternator_2 Jan 2023 | Equipment | Support for Customers Affected by Alternator Back-order | |
| DC_Alternator Dec 2022 | Electrical System | Support for Customers Affected by Alternator Back-order | |
| DC_RECALLS Dec 2022 | Equipment | SAFETY RECALLS, COMPLIANCE RECALLS and STOP SALES | |
| A572200202203210 Dec 2022 | Latches/Locks/Linkages | This technical service bulletin provides troubleshooting information for the vehicle locking system. |
Showing 30 of 429 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Drive it from a dead stop, twice, on a hill if you can.Shudder, hesitation, or a lurch under light throttle is how this vehicle's largest complaint cluster shows itself. Then ask for the transmission service history in writing; repeat repairs are a pattern, not a fluke.
- Run the VIN against open recalls before you negotiate.This vehicle has 4 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.
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