Is the 2009 AUDI A4 safe to drive?

The 2009 AUDI A4 has 1 open safety recall. While the vehicle may still be driven, owners should contact an authorized dealership to schedule free repairs for any outstanding recalls. Some recalls, especially those classified as critical or high severity, may pose significant safety risks.

NHTSA Campaign 17V032000 Recall Details

What This Recall Means

Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

What Happened

The airbag inflator in your Audi is a critical safety device that deploys in a serious crash. Over time, the propellant inside can break down, causing the inflator to rupture, which could send sharp metal fragments flying towards you.

Risk if Unfixed

If the airbag inflator ruptures in a crash, metal fragments could strike you or your passenger, causing serious injury or even death. This is a potentially life-threatening situation, and you should take immediate action to address it.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

Your Audi dealer will replace the faulty airbag inflator with a safe one, free of charge. This repair is essential to prevent a potentially deadly malfunction, and you should schedule it as soon as possible.

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #17V032000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

Campaign 17V032000

What This Recall Means

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

How to Get This Fixed

Affected Vehicles

Is YOUR vehicle affected?