2009 Audi A6 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

4 safety recalls on file

The 2009 Audi A6 has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (17 reports).

4Recalls
21Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2009 Audi A6 recalls

Passenger Airbag Inflator May Explode on Deployment

Recall 18V427Jun 22, 2018237,947 vehicles affected

The passenger-side frontal airbag inflator in these vehicles may rupture when the airbag deploys in a crash.

Passenger airbag inflator may explode in a crash

Recall 18V004Jan 4, 201810,166 vehicles affected

The passenger-side frontal airbag inflator in certain Audi vehicles can degrade over time because of long-term exposure to humidity and temperature changes.

Passenger airbag inflator may rupture and spray metal fragments

Recall 17V032Jan 11, 201733,421 vehicles affected

The passenger-side frontal airbag inflator in these Audi vehicles can rupture during a crash that requires the front airbags to deploy.

Passenger airbag may rupture and spray metal fragments

Recall 16V382Jun 1, 2016194,453 vehicles affected

Certain Audi A4 and A6 vehicles from the 2004 to 2011 model years have a passenger-side frontal airbag inflator that can rupture when the airbag deploys in a crash.

Most common 2009 Audi A6 problems

Problem areas named in the 21 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Air Bags17
Unknown Or Other1
Structure1
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)1
Power Train1
Electrical System1

What owners report

2022-02-27, Air Bags
Airbad recall
2021-08-23, Electrical System
Old Battery replaced by Audi dealer with new battery since car would not start. Second Audi dealer checked battery and connections since car would not start. Car started at dealer; however car doesn’t start now about a week after picked up at dealer. This is a major safety issue and driver & passengers are at risk creating a safety hazard of the car not being Able to start. Southern Calif AAA was called to jump start car battery multiple times in last several months. There was no warning on the car either that of a battery issue or that the car was not going to start. The car is available for inspection upon advanced request for an appointment.
2018-07-17, Air Bags
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 AUDI A6. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V427000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, 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 DEALER (AUDI FAIRFIELD, 435 COMMERCE DR, FAIRFIELD, CT 06825) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
2018-02-02, Air Bags
TAKATA RECALL. AUDI DOES NOT YET HAVE A WAY TO REPAIR OR REPLACE MY CAR'S AIRBAG INFLATOR.
2018-01-31, Air Bags
TAKATA RECALL I CAN'T GET ANYWHERE GETTING THIS RECALL DIRECTED TO ME. I CAN'T GET IT INSPECTED UNTIL IT'S CHANGED OUT AND WHEN I TRY AIRBAGRECALL.COM AND ENTER THE INFO, NOTHING HAPPENS. IT TELL ME TO ENTER VALID INFORMATION.

2009 Audi A6 questions

Does the 2009 Audi A6 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2009 Audi A6: Passenger Airbag Inflator May Explode on Deployment; Passenger airbag inflator may explode in a crash; Passenger airbag inflator may rupture and spray metal fragments; Passenger airbag may rupture and spray metal fragments. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2009 Audi A6?

Based on 21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (17), Unknown Or Other (1), Structure (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2009 Audi A6 has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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