2008 Audi A4 Cabriolet Airbags Problems
Airbags account for 15 of 16 complaints (94%) filed for the 2008 Audi A4 Cabriolet, all tied to Takata recall campaigns. Owners reported no crashes, fires, or injuries, but many said replacement parts were unavailable for extended periods.
- Airbags complaints
- 15
- 94% of 16 complaints
- All complaints this year
- 16
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 81,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 3
Typical airbag symptoms owners report
- Owners report receiving Takata recall notices for driver-side and passenger-side airbag inflators but being told repair parts were unavailable for extended periods.
- Some describe contacting dealers multiple times over months without getting a repair appointment or parts.
- One owner said Audi advised not to let passengers use the front seat until the passenger airbag inflator was replaced.
- Owners describe frustration and safety concern about driving with a known defective inflator while waiting for parts.
- One complaint noted the driver-side airbag was eventually replaced while the passenger-side inflator remained on backorder.
When 2008 Audi A4 Cabriolet airbag complaints were filed
First complaint Jul 1, 2016, latest Mar 17, 2019.
Airbags recalls for the 2008 Audi A4 Cabriolet
- NHTSA 18V427000Jun 22, 2018Airbags237,947 vehicles
Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module
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.
Remedy: 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.
- NHTSA 18V082000Jan 30, 2018Airbags162,782 vehicles
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
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.
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 is 69R6. Note: This recall partially supersedes recall 16V-078.
- NHTSA 16V079000Feb 10, 2016Airbags151,767 vehicles
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
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.
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.
Airbags complaints by A4 Cabriolet model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Are there airbag recalls for the 2008 Audi A4 Cabriolet?
- Yes. NHTSA lists three airbag-related recall campaigns covering this model: 16V079000, 18V082000, and 18V427000, all tied to Takata inflators.
- How many owners complained about airbags in the 2008 A4 Cabriolet?
- NHTSA shows 15 airbag complaints out of 16 total complaints for this model year, or 94% of all complaints.
- Did the airbag issue cause any crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries reported in connection with these airbag complaints.
- What was the main complaint about the airbags?
- Most owners reported that Takata recall replacement parts were unavailable for long periods after they were notified of the defect.
- At what mileage did airbag problems typically appear?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA was 81,000 miles, though most complaints involved recall notices rather than an actual failure.