2009 Audi S4 Cabriolet: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2009 Audi S4 Cabriolet: 2 recalls, 0 owner complaints and up to 16 mpg combined.
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Recalls
2 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Airbags Vehicle recall #18V004000 · 2018 · 10,166 vehicles
What's wrong: Volkswagen group of america, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2010-2011 Audi a6 avant, a6 sedan and s6 sedan vehicles, ever registered in the states of arizona, arkansas, delaware, district of columbia, illinois, indiana, kansas, kentucky, maryland, missouri, nebraska, nevada, new jersey, new mexico, north carolina, ohio, oklahoma, pennsylvania, tennessee, virginia, and west virginia, or "zone b."…
Why it matters: An inflator explosion May result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. Audi mailed an interim owner notification March 02, 2018. When parts to perform the recall repair become available, Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air…
Airbags Vehicle recall #18V082000 · 2018 · 162,782 vehicles
What's wrong: Volkswagen group of america, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2006-2013 Audi a3, 2007-2009 a4 cabriolet and s4 cabriolet, 2008 rs4 cabriolet, 2009-2012 q5, and 2010-2012 Audi a5 cabriolet and s5 cabriolet vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure May cause the inflator to explode.
Why it matters: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator with an alternative inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 23, 2018.
Most-reported problems
No owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2009 Audi S4 Cabriolet so far.
Engines & fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2 L 8-cyl | Automatic (S6) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 14 | 21 | 16 | Premium |
| 4.2 L 8-cyl | Manual 6-spd | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 13 | 19 | 15 | Premium |
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FAQ
Does the 2009 Audi S4 Cabriolet have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 vehicle recalls for the 2009 Audi S4 Cabriolet. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2009 Audi S4 Cabriolet get?
EPA ratings run up to 16 mpg combined (4.2 L, Automatic (S6)), across 2 engine and transmission combos.
Where can I get a 2009 Audi S4 Cabriolet repair manual?
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