2009 AUDI A3 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
66
Owner Complaints
5
Recalls
33
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2009 AUDI A3
The 2009 AUDI A3 has received a total of 66 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 6 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC). 33 technical service bulletins have been issued by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Air Bags (22 complaints), Power Train (13 complaints), and Service Brakes (8 complaints).
Recalls for the 2009 AUDI A3
NHTSA has recorded 6 recalls for the 2009 AUDI A3, potentially affecting up to 612,115 vehicles.
Recall 18V082000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
| 162,782 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Recall 16V079000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
| 151,767 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Recall 16V913000 — ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
| 135,683 vehicles affected
Defect: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Volkswagen Jetta A5 Sedan, 2009 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen, Eos, GTI, Rabbit and Audi A3 vehicles, and 2010 Volkswagen Golf A6 vehicles. The Antilock Brake System (ABS) control unit may fail during ABS or Electronic Stability Control (ESC) activation, possibly causing a loss of vehicle control.
Consequence: A loss of vehicle control can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will update the ABS control module software to improve the module's self-testing abilities. Any module that fails the new diagnostic test will be replaced. These repairs will be made free of charge. The recall...
View full details →Recall 16V913000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
| 135,683 vehicles affected
Defect: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Volkswagen Jetta A5 Sedan, 2009 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen, Eos, GTI, Rabbit and Audi A3 vehicles, and 2010 Volkswagen Golf A6 vehicles. The Antilock Brake System (ABS) control unit may fail during ABS or Electronic Stability Control (ESC) activation, possibly causing a loss of vehicle control.
Consequence: A loss of vehicle control can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will update the ABS control module software to improve the module's self-testing abilities. Any module that fails the new diagnostic test will be replaced. These repairs will be made free of charge. The recall...
View full details →Recall 09V377000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
| 10,200 vehicles affected
Defect: VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2010 AUDI A3, TT, AND TT ROADSTER PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 29, 2005 AND AUGUST 26, 2009. THE CLOSING FORCE OF AN INTERNAL SPRING OF THE FUEL TANK VENTILATION VALVE IS NOT ADEQUATE ENOUGH TO HOLD THE VALVE CLOSED UNDER EXTREME DRIVING CONDITIONS POSSIBLY ALLOWING FUEL TO LEAK.
Consequence: IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A VEHICLE FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Remedy: VOLKSWAGEN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND AUDI DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK VENTILATION VALVE WITH AN IMPROVED VALVE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 16, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AUDI AT 1-800-253-2834.
View full details →Recall 09V333000 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
| 16,000 vehicles affected
Defect: VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 AND 2010 PASSENGER CARS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 2008 AND AUGUST 2009. THE WIRING HARNESS OF A TEMPERATURE SENSOR IN THE DIRECT SHIFT GEARBOX (DSG) MAY HAVE CONNECTOR WIRES THAT WERE INSUFFICIENTLY CRIMPED. WITH INSUFFICIENTLY CRIMPED CONNECTOR WIRES, A TEMPERATURE SENSOR HAS THE POTENTIAL TO FALSELY DETECT A HIGH GEARBOX OIL TEMPERATURE, CAUSING THE...
Consequence: THE ABRUPT SHIFT TO NEUTRAL COULD LEAD TO A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy: VOLKSWAGEN WILL REPROGRAM THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE WITH UPDATED SOFTWARE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 20, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-822-8987.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2009 AUDI A3
66 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2009 AUDI A3. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 22 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Power Train | 13 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 8 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control Esc | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmission | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control Esccontrol Module | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingengine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Airantilockabs Warning Light | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2009 Audi A3. The contact stated while driving approximately 20 MPH, the traction control and ABS control module warning lights were illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted but no additional assistance was provided. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V913000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Electronic Stability Control). The failure mileage was approximately 67,000.
The contact owns a 2009 Audi A3. The contact stated while driving approximately 20 MPH, the traction control and ABS control module warning lights were illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted but no additional assistance was provided. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V913000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Electronic Stability Control). The failure mileage was approximately 67,000.
vehicle switched into neutral and accelerated Unable to control or stop Crashed into bush 2014 AUDI checked said no issuue Vehicle switches gear unexpectedly on highway and slows and drags Audi checked Said normal 9/3 2022 foot on break to a full stop at a light Anothet auto in front Audi suddenly switched gear and started to accelerate Would not stop Crashed into car in front Gear stayed frrozen in neutral for a few mimutes.
vehicle switched into neutral and accelerated Unable to control or stop Crashed into bush 2014 AUDI checked said no issuue Vehicle switches gear unexpectedly on highway and slows and drags Audi checked Said normal 9/3 2022 foot on break to a full stop at a light Anothet auto in front Audi suddenly switched gear and started to accelerate Would not stop Crashed into car in front Gear stayed frrozen in neutral for a few mimutes.
vehicle switched into neutral and accelerated Unable to control or stop Crashed into bush 2014 AUDI checked said no issuue Vehicle switches gear unexpectedly on highway and slows and drags Audi checked Said normal 9/3 2022 foot on break to a full stop at a light Anothet auto in front Audi suddenly switched gear and started to accelerate Would not stop Crashed into car in front Gear stayed frrozen in neutral for a few mimutes.
Safety Rating for the 2009 AUDI A3
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2009 AUDI A3 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2009 AUDI A3
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. has issued 33 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2009 AUDI A3. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
A451712 2046907- — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
This bulletin contains repair information in case the campaign 45F5 does not fix the vehicle.
A451711 2046907- — SERVICE BRAKES
This bulletin contains repair information in case the campaign 45F5 does not fix the vehicle.
AWA 17-04 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
This bulletin explains the extended warranty coverage for ABS control modules repaired due to Campaign 45F5.
A401757 2031722- — POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
This informational bulletin contains information regarding creaking and squeaking noises from the front axle when driving at low temperatures on rough roads.
Takata - Parts a — AIR BAGS
Takata - Parts alocation update
A481564 2021189- — STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 48 number 13-37 dated February 28, 2013. Steering feels stiff after engine start on vehicles with generation 3 steering. DTCs may be stored in the power steering control module.
00147020392061 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT
High quality media files (video and sound) are now integrated into technical service bulletins on a case-by-case basis. Media files can now be viewed on any smartphone or tablet.
TSB-97-14-44 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
AUDI: THERE IS NO METAL POWER DISTRIBUTION BAR (SA PANEL) FOR REPLACEMENT FUSE PANEL SA/SB (UNDER HOOD). MODEL 2009 A3. *PE
A971444 2037079- — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
The replacement service part for the SA/SB fuse panel (located under the hood inside the engine bay) does not have the metal SA power distribution bar or "current rail". The under-hood fuse panel (SA/SB assembly) with part number 1K0 937 125 A or 000 937 125 is supplied without the...
A971444 2037079- — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The replacement service part for the SA/SB fuse panel (located under the hood inside the engine bay) does not have the metal SA power distribution bar or "current rail". The under-hood fuse panel (SA/SB assembly) with part number 1K0 937 125 A or 000 937 125 is supplied without the...
Showing 10 of 33 technical service bulletins.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2009 AUDI A3
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the AUDI A3
- 2004 AUDI A3 — 7 complaints
- 2005 AUDI A3 — 0 complaints
- 2006 AUDI A3 — 140 complaints
- 2007 AUDI A3 — 63 complaints
- 2008 AUDI A3 — 46 complaints
- 2009 AUDI A3 (current)
- 2010 AUDI A3 — 60 complaints
- 2011 AUDI A3 — 51 complaints
- 2012 AUDI A3 — 48 complaints
- 2013 AUDI A3 — 24 complaints
- 2014 AUDI A3 — 0 complaints