2009 Audi A4 engine problems
49 complaints about engine have been filed for the 2009 Audi A4, which is 33% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 49 33% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 78,000 miles 40 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 12 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 11 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 4 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 40 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 78,000 miles, and 22% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 audi a4. While the vehicle was parked, the contact found oil spills under the vehicle. While driving at various speeds, the engine warning light illuminated. In addition, the contact mentioned there was a burning odor of oil coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the rear main seal of the engine's crankshaft needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure.
Just brought the car at 111,000 miles.just paid $170 dollars for an oil change at 111,000 miles. Oil light came on at 111,500 miles. One quart low on oil. These cars should be recalled. Own a 2005 audi a4. And will sell my car now and never buy a junk [xxx] audi again. Fix your junk!