2009 Audi A3 air bags problems
22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2009 Audi A3 — 47% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I had purchased the car back in August 17th 2021 my power steering my brakes my airbag light and the fuel system fuel leak started happening all at once water was draining out of the middle of the engine . It overheating the engine speed ball down and I automatically I instantly pulled over and…”
filed Mar 13, 2022
“I have been receiving notices of the takata airbag recall regularly for almost a year. Several months ago, I asked to be notified when parts were available. Having not heard back from the dealer (but still receiving notices, the latest one today), I placed an order for the parts in mid-november…”
filed Jan 4, 2019
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause…Campaign 18V082000 · Jan 30, 2018
- Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause…Campaign 16V079000 · Feb 10, 2016
Air Bags problems in other A3 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 A3 | 17 | 52% |
| 2017 A3 | 16 | 36% |
| 2016 A3 | 36 | 44% |
| 2015 A3 | 45 | 51% |
| 2013 A3 | 10 | 50% |
| 2012 A3 | 31 | 72% |
| 2011 A3 | 20 | 47% |
| 2010 A3 | 13 | 26% |
| 2008 A3 | 24 | 56% |
| 2007 A3 | 32 | 62% |
| 2006 A3 | 56 | 46% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2009 Audi A3
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.