2009 Audi A4 Engine Problems
The 2009 Audi A4 has 51 engine complaints, 43% of its 120 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 77,800 miles. No related recalls are listed for this issue. Oil consumption dominates the reports.
- Engine complaints
- 51
- 43% of 120 complaints
- All complaints this year
- 120
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 77,800 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Owners report excessive oil consumption, often describing burning a quart of oil every 200 to 500 miles.
- Some owners say the low oil alarm sounds repeatedly between oil changes even after topping off fluid.
- Several complaints describe the rear main seal leaking oil and a burning smell coming from the engine bay.
- A few owners report sudden unintended acceleration or RPM spikes at low speed that made braking ineffective.
- Some drivers describe the cruise control disengaging or the vehicle surging past the set speed without input.
- Owners mention engine noise and rough running that they tie back to low oil levels between service intervals.
When 2009 Audi A4 engine complaints were filed
First complaint Feb 17, 2012, latest Mar 24, 2024.
Engine recalls for the 2009 Audi A4
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Engine complaints by A4 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Are 2009 Audi A4 engine problems common?
- Yes. NHTSA lists 51 engine complaints for the 2009 A4, which is 43% of all 120 complaints filed for that model year.
- What is the main engine issue on the 2009 Audi A4?
- Oil consumption is the most reported issue, with owners describing burning a quart of oil every 200 to 500 miles, sometimes leading to low-oil warnings and engine noise.
- Is there a recall for the 2009 Audi A4 engine?
- NHTSA data shows no related recalls tied to this engine complaint category for the 2009 A4.
- At what mileage do 2009 Audi A4 engine problems usually appear?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 77,800 miles.
- Did the 2009 Audi A4 engine issues cause any crashes or fires?
- NHTSA records show 2 crashes and 1 fire among the engine complaints, with no reported injuries.