Model year guide

2009 Audi A4

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2009 Audi A4 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 210 on record.

2009 Audi A4 — representative photo
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2009 Audi A4 at a glance

Safety recalls2
Owner complaints142
Combined25 mpg
Typical price$12,102

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2009 Audi A4 recalls 2

Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module NHTSA Campaign #17V032000 · 11/01/2017

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2009 Audi A4 Cabriolet, S4 Cabriolet, A6 Avant, A6 Sedan and S6 Sedan vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Vi…

Fix: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 30, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Note: This recall has been superseded by recall number 18V427.

Air Bags NHTSA Campaign #16V376000 · 27/05/2016

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VW) is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 Audi A4, A5, and Q5 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the air bag control units may corrode and fail.

Fix: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control unit, free of charge. The recall began October 2016. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69O1.

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.

2009 Audi A4 common problems

The most-reported problem areas from 142 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Air Bags
Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.
Engine
Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.
Fuel/propulsion System
Check for fuel or battery warnings, hard starts and stalling. On a hybrid/EV, confirm charging and range behave normally.
Electrical System
Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
Exterior Lighting
Confirm all headlights, brake lights, turn signals and reverse lights work, with no moisture inside the housings.
Forward Collision Avoidance
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.

2009 Audi A4 MPG & running costs

Combined25 mpg
City23 mpg
Highway30 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,050

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.

What's a 2009 Audi A4 worth?

Low
$8,600
Typical price
$12,102
High
$15,800

From 209 comparable 2009 Audi A4 listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2009 Audi A4 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$15,250
Depreciation (5 yrs)$8,500
Total$23,750
Per mile$0.32

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($12,102) with the same model 5 model-years older ($3,601), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2009 Audi A4 trims & engines on record

Trims
2.0T Premium quattro · 2.0T Premium · 2.0T · 2.0T quattro · 3.2 Premium Plus quattro · 2.0T Premium Avant quattro · quattro Premium Plus · quattro Prestige · Premium · quattro Premium, quattro Premium Plus
Engines
2.0L 4-cyl 211 hp · 2.0L 4-cyl 200 hp · 3.2L 6-cyl 265 hp · 3.1L 6-cyl 255 hp · 3.0L 6-cyl 225 hp

2009 Audi A4 vehicles on record

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Other Audi A4 model years

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2009 Audi A4 — frequently asked questions

Does the 2009 Audi A4 have any safety recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2009 Audi A4. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.

What are the most common problems with the 2009 Audi A4?

Based on 142 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are air bags, engine, fuel/propulsion system.

What gas mileage does the 2009 Audi A4 get?

The U.S. EPA rates the 2009 Audi A4 at about 25 mpg combined (23 city / 30 highway).

How much is a 2009 Audi A4 worth?

Comparable 2009 Audi A4 listings run roughly $8,600–$15,800, typically around $12,102 (from 209 vehicles).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.