2009 Audi S4 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2009 Audi S4. Check your own VIN below.
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2 safety recalls for the 2009 Audi S4
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Inflator module (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 A6 Sedan, 2006-2011 A6 Avant, and 2007-2011 S6 Sedan vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag…
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…
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Inflator module (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 District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New…
Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 30, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Note: This recall…
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2009 Audi S4. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2009 Audi S4 (S4 Cabriolet). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 15–16 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 13–14 / 19–21 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Subcompact Cars |
| Engine | 8 cyl, 4.2 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S6); Manual 6-spd |
Compare Audi S4 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Audi S4 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 Audi S4 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 Audi S4 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 Audi S4 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 Audi S4 | 2 | 5 |
| 1993 Audi S4 | 2 | 16 |
| 1994 Audi S4 | 2 | 7 |
| 1995 Audi S4 | 2 | 1 |
| 1996 Audi S4 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 Audi S4 | 1 | 143 |
| 2001 Audi S4 | 1 | 87 |
| 2002 Audi S4 | 1 | 22 |
| 2003 Audi S4 | 1 | 1 |
| 2004 Audi S4 | 1 | 29 |
| 2005 Audi S4 | 2 | 43 |
| 2006 Audi S4 | 2 | 30 |
| 2007 Audi S4 | 2 | 13 |
| 2008 Audi S4 | 2 | 4 |
| 2009 Audi S4 | 2 | 0 |
| 2010 Audi S4 | 0 | 60 |
| 2011 Audi S4 | 1 | 26 |
| 2012 Audi S4 | 1 | 22 |
| 2013 Audi S4 | 1 | 33 |
| 2014 Audi S4 | 1 | 17 |
| 2015 Audi S4 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 Audi S4 | 2 | 7 |
| 2019 Audi S4 | 1 | 2 |
| 2020 Audi S4 | 3 | 16 |
| 2021 Audi S4 | 4 | 2 |
| 2022 Audi S4 | 1 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2009 Audi S4
How do I know if my 2009 Audi S4 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2009 Audi S4; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Audi dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 17V032000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Audi models
- A42,895 complaints
- A61,658 complaints
- Q51,342 complaints
- Q71,047 complaints
- A3731 complaints
- A5325 complaints
- TT319 complaints
- A4 Allroad252 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.