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2008 Audi A4 Cabriolet recalls and problems

3 recalls and 16 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2008 Audi A4 Cabriolet.

3
recalls
16
owner complaints
0
complaints mentioning a crash
0
mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2008 Audi A4 Cabriolet recalls

Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module

NHTSA campaign 18V427000 · reported June 22, 2018 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · 237,947 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
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 inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
The risk
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix
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 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69R7. Note: This recall supersedes recalls 16V382, 17V032 and 18V004 and includes vehicles that may have had their air bag previously replaced under one of those campaigns.

Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module

NHTSA campaign 18V082000 · reported January 30, 2018 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · 162,782 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
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.
The risk
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. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69R6. Note: This recall partially supersedes recall 16V-078.

Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module

NHTSA campaign 16V079000 · reported February 10, 2016 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · 151,767 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2006 Volkswagen Passat sedans and wagons, 2005-2013 Audi A3, and 2006-2009 Audi A4 Cabriolet vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
The risk
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Volkswagen owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Audi owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Mar 17, 2019 · Air bags

TAKATA RECALL DEALER FAILED TO DO THE RECALL THEY SAID THEY'RE WAITING FOR AUDI TO SEND THE PART TO THEM. IT'S BEEN A MONTHS NOW. THEY ALSO SAID THE DON'T NOW WHEN THEY WILL RECEIVE IT. SO IT'S DANGEROUS DRIVING THE CAR WITHOUT FIXING THE AIRBAG PROBLEM, IN CASE OF A CRASH. DEALER IS AUDI FORT WASHINGTON, PA

Jul 11, 2018 · Air bags

THE DEALERSHIP IS SO HORRIBLE. I HAVE BEEN WORKING ON GETTING THIS TAKEN CARE SINCE MARCH AND THEY STILL JUST HAVE ME ON A WAITING LIST. PLUS THEY DON'T EVEN HAVE THE PARTS FOR THE DRIVER SIDE RECALL

Jul 9, 2018 · Air bags · 81,000 miles

TAKATA RECALL-I HAVE BEEN SENT MULTIPLE NOTICES ABOUT BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIRBAGS THAT NEED TO BE RECALLED. I HAVE CONTACTED FAIFIELD AUDI MULTIPLE TIMES TO HAVE THIS REPAIRED. THEY KEEP PUSHING ME OFF SAYING THAT THERE ARE NO PARTS AVAILABLE TO COMPLETE THIS RECALL AND THAT IT IS A FEDERAL ISSUE AT THIS POINT…

Apr 11, 2018 · Air bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 AUDI A4 CABRIOLET. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 18V082000 (AIR BAGS) AND 16V382000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL…

Nov 7, 2017 · Air bags · 13,000 miles

TAKATA RECALL DEALER UNABLE TO PROVIDE PASSENGER SIDE REPLACEMENT AIRBAG. LEFT SIDE (DRIVER SIDE) WAS REPLACED EARLIER IN 2017.

A4 Cabriolet model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2006 1310
2007 32300
2008 31600
2009 42200

Across all years, the 2007 A4 Cabriolet has the most complaints (23). All Audi A4 Cabriolet years →

Questions

Does the 2008 Audi A4 Cabriolet have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2008 Audi A4 Cabriolet, the most recent reported on June 22, 2018 (Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Audi A4 Cabriolet?
Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is air bags (15 complaints), followed by power train (1).
How many 2008 Audi A4 Cabriolet complaints mention a crash or fire?
0 of 16 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received March 17, 2019.