2009 Audi A4 Avant Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Oct 2, 2023 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other A4 Avant years
Not enough data 3rd of 3 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Audi A4 Avant. That ranks 3rd out of 3 A4 Avant model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 136,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2009 Audi A4 Avant problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Air Bags1 · ~136,000 mi
Service Brakes1 · ~200,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Air Bags150%136,000——
Service Brakes150%200,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2021, with 1 complaints
2021: 1202112023: 120231

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2009 Audi A4 Avant recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2009 Audi A4 Avant.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

The contact owns a 2009 Audi A4. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and went to the floorboard. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was diagnosed by an independent mechanic. The contact was informed that the master cylinder reservoir cap…

Service Brakes · received Oct 2, 2023 · NHTSA complaint 11547757

The contact owns a 2009 Audi A4. The contact stated that while purchasing the vehicle the air bag warning light illuminated. The contact contacted the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 136,000.

Air Bags · received Aug 11, 2021 · NHTSA complaint 11428684

Other Audi A4 Avant years

2011 A4 Avant →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2012 A4 Avant260
2011 A4 Avant320
200920

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2009 Audi A4 Avant?

Owners most often report air bags, service brakes problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2009 Audi A4 Avant?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2009 Audi A4 Avant a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other A4 Avant model years, the 2009 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.