repaired · 2019 Q3
Passenger side: inflator module
Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
2008 Audi A4 CabrioletProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 16 owner complaints about the 2008 Audi A4 Cabriolet, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 16V-079 the manufacturer reports only 40% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 17, 2019. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2008 Audi A4 Cabriolet has problems
16 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
15Air bags
1Power train
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 15 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2008 Audi A4 Cabriolet recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2020 Q3
Driver side: inflator module
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…
repaired · 2018 Q2
Driver side: inflator module
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…
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Audi.
Best & worst years
2008 vs. every other A4 Cabriolet year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the A4 Cabriolet median. How we score
'06'07'08'09
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2008 Audi A4 Cabriolet safety ratings
2008 Audi A4 Cabriolet w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What A4 Cabriolet owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
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
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…
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