2008 Audi A4 Cabriolet recalls and problems

The 2008 Audi A4 Cabriolet has 3 safety recalls and 16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Audi dealer.

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Recalls may cover only some 2008 Audi A4 Cabriolet vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2008 Audi A4 Cabriolet recalls

Recall 18V-427: Air Bags

Reported Jun 22, 2018 · 237,947 vehicles affected · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

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.

Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

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.

Recall 18V-082: Air Bags

Reported Jan 30, 2018 · 162,782 vehicles affected · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

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.

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.

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.

Recall 16V-079: Air Bags

Reported Feb 10, 2016 · 151,767 vehicles affected · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

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.

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.

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.

2008 Audi A4 Cabriolet problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Air Bags	15
Power Train	1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 81,000 miles (median of owner reports).

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Recent 2008 Audi A4 Cabriolet complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Air Bags · reported Mar 17, 2019

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

Air Bags · reported Jul 11, 2018

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

Air Bags · at 81,000 miles · reported Jul 9, 2018

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. This may be true, can you confirm?

Air Bags · at 13,000 miles · reported Nov 7, 2017

Takata recall dealer unable to provide passenger side replacement airbag. Left side (Driver side) was replaced earlier in 2017.

Power Train · at 72,500 miles · reported May 5, 2017

Problem begins with prnds light flashing, intermittently. Then the very frightening and dangerous occurred. While driving along the highway the transmission changes from drive to neutral by itself thus losing control of the speed and motion of the vehicle. This specific problem produced a recall for the same problem on the same audi vehicle's 2002 - 2006 models. Upon calling volkswagen audi, up to the president himself, I was told that when the transmission was tested by my audi dealer that the "code" was not the same as the previous recall. Code? The symptoms are the same as the recall and…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Audi A4 Cabriolet have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2008 Audi A4 Cabriolet: 18V-427 (air bags), 18V-082 (air bags), 16V-079 (air bags). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2008 Audi A4 Cabriolet?

Owners report air bags problems most often (15 reports), followed by power train (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 81,000 miles.

Are Audi recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Audi dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.