2009 AUDI S4 Recalls (2)

Campaign:
17V032000 on 01/12/2017
Component:
Air bags:passenger side frontal
Manufactured:
01/17/2005 - 10/30/2008
Affected:
33,421
Defect:
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2009 audi a4 cabriolet, s4 cabriolet, a6 avant, a6 sedan and s6 sedan vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in arizona, arkansas, delaware, the district of columbia, illinois, indiana, kansas, kentucky, maryland, missouri, nebraska, nevada, new jersey, new mexico, north carolina, ohio, oklahoma, pennsylvania, tennessee, virginia, and west virginia, or "zone b." additionally, unless included in "zone b" above, volkswagen is recalling certain 2005-2008 audi a4 avant, a4 sedan, a6 sedan, s4 avant and s4 sedan vehicles, 2007-2008 a4 cabriolet, rs4 sedan, s4 cabriolet and s6 sedan vehicles, and 2006-2008 a6 avant and 2008 rs4 cabriolet vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in alaska, colorado, connecticut, idaho, iowa, maine, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, montana, new hampshire, new york, north dakota, oregon, rhode island, south dakota, utah, vermont, washington, wisconsin, and wyoming. 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 front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Consequence:
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Correction:
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. the recall began march 30, 2018. owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
18V427000 on 06/25/2018
Component:
Air bags:passenger side frontal
Manufactured:
06/25/2006 - 11/04/2008
Affected:
237,947
Defect:
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.
Consequence:
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Correction:
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.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

2009 AUDI S4 TSBs (67)

Bulletin:
TSB-01-09-06
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
Audi: software version management (svm), operating instructions. svm is a process to update the programming in flashable (re-programmable) control modules and/or to document changes in software levels in audi vehicles. this system uses t
Bulletin:
TSB-00-10-02
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
Audi: software version management (svm) operating instructions. detailing the general process for carrying out a software version management (svm) software update for any tsb or required vehicle update (rvu). troubleshooting information
Bulletin:
SA-19H1-F1
Component:
100000 power train
Summary:
Audi service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. under certain conditions the coolant pump may leak. *rm
Bulletin:
SA-US-06
Component:
100000 power train
Summary:
Audi service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. apology letter about the water pump campaign. *rm
Bulletin:
SA-48326
Component:
100000 power train
Summary:
Audi service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. apology letter about the water pump campaign and warranty information. *rm
Bulletin:
SA-19H1-08
Component:
100000 power train
Summary:
Audi service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. apology letter about the water pump campaign and warranty information. *rm
Bulletin:
SA-19H1-10
Component:
100000 power train
Summary:
Audi service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. apology letter about the water pump campaign and warranty information. *rm
Bulletin:
SA-19H1
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
Audi service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. a seal inside the coolant pump can wear out and leak coolant. this also caused the engine light to come on. *rm updated on 06/27/2011. *kb
Bulletin:
TSB-30-11-10
Component:
101000 power train:clutch assembly
Summary:
Audi: certain model year vehicles may experience a condition with the clutch malfunctioning, burnt smell or not returning to original position. *pe
Bulletin:
TSB-34-12-08
Component:
102000 power train:manual transmission
Summary:
Audi: when vehicle is at constant speed or is accelerating, from the front can heard constant howling, or droning, or a scraping noise. *pe
Bulletin:
37-13-07
Component:
180000 vehicle speed control
Summary:
Audi: some vehicles may lack power or will not move after stop due to simultaneously depressing the brake and accelerator pedals. *js
Bulletin:
SB-48326
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Audi: see document search button for owner letter. information provided regarding warranty extension on carbon buildup removal, engine cylinder head secondary air ports. models 2009-2012. no model provided. *pe
Bulletin:
TSB-45-13-07
Component:
036400 service brakes, hydraulic:antilock:abs warning light
Summary:
Audi: due to damage abs wheel speed sensor during production, some vehicles may experience steering wheel not locking, ignition key cannot be removed, and other various issues. model 2009-2014 a4/s4, a5/s5, a5/s5 cab, q5.
Bulletin:
TSB-44-13-46
Component:
356000 equipment adaptive
Summary:
Audi: on certain vehicles, use calibrated torque wrench and not torque sticks, torque extension bars and impact guns/wrenches not approved for usage on wheel bolts by manufacturer, that can cause damage to brake, steering wheel, hub. mode
Bulletin:
AL-20092011
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
Audi: see document search button for owner letter. under specific conditions, the emissions control systems warranty, for fuel injector replacement, has been extended to 10 yrs or 120,000 miles, whichever happens first. model 2009-2011.
Bulletin:
AL-20082011
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
Audi: see document search button for owner letter. a warranty extension has been issued for 10 yrs or 120, 000 miles, whichever occur first, on emissions control systems warranty for intake manifold and fuel injectors, under specific cond
Bulletin:
SB-01-15-29
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Audi: engine, on some vehicles, would run irregularly or have malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on or possible filter element for camshaft adjustment valve can loosen and in oil circuit, there is no damage from loosened particles. model al
Bulletin:
SB-2028053/2
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:
2028229/2
Component:
100000 power train
Summary:
Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:
2033412/2
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:
SB-8K256H
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:
A171674203019717
Component:
062000 engine and engine cooling:cooling system
Summary:
This technical service bulletin instructs the reader to test for excessive oil consumption and update the software if needed.
Bulletin:
A01166520354544
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
This technical service bulletin contains instructions for pressure washing ports to resolve an "air system -- action required" message.
Bulletin:
A171673203019716
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
This technical service bulletin instructs the reader to test for excessive oil consumption and update the software if needed.
Bulletin:
A96160720295633
Component:
284000 back over prevention: camera system
Summary:
This technical service bulletin explains possible causes for the rearview camera to not display an image.
Bulletin:
A4416612034445
Component:
199000 tires:pressure monitoring and regulating systems
Summary:
This technical service bulletin notifies the reader that if the tpms message appears briefly after the engine is started and then disappears, it does not indicate an issue with the tpms system.
Bulletin:
A96160620295632
Component:
284000 back over prevention: camera system
Summary:
This technical service bulletin explains possible causes for the rearview camera to not display an image.
Bulletin:
A01166520354544
Component:
063140 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:catalytic convertor
Summary:
This technical service bulletin contains instructions for pressure washing ports to resolve an "air system -- action required" message.
Bulletin:
A171673203019716
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
This technical service bulletin instructs the reader to test for excessive oil consumption and update the software if needed.
Bulletin:
A171561 2030197-
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
Supersedes technical service bulletin group 17 number 15-59 dated march 17, 2015. in order to provide effective lubrication and cooling of internal engine components, all internal combustion engines consume a certain amount of engine oil. o
Bulletin:
Dealer Letter -
Component:
092100 fuel system, other:delivery:fuel pump
Summary:
This document contains general information on the upcoming warranty extension on the high pressure fuel pump.
Bulletin:
A171559 2030197-
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
Supersedes technical service bulletin group 17 number 15-55 dated february 9, 2015. customer complains of excessive oil consumption. crankcase pressure reduction starting with model year 2013.
Bulletin:
A171555 2030197-
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
Supersedes technical service bulletin group 17 number 13-46 dated november 7, 2013. customer complains of excessive oil consumption. production solution is crankcase pressure reduction starting with model year 2013.
Bulletin:
Executive Servic
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
This document contains a fluid capacity chart as well as a chart that contains the parts and part numbers needed for service.
Bulletin:
A011335 2035454-
Component:
356000 equipment adaptive
Summary:
During reset of the service reminder, the following message appears on the odis tester: ?secondary air injection system - checking secondary air mass?. mil is not illuminated. under certain driving conditions, the secondary air ports in the
Bulletin:
A691326 2023323-
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Supersedes technical service bulletin group 69 number 12-25 dated april 25, 2012. after the airbag control module (j234) has been replaced, the control unit cannot be coded via svm spec/actual. an svm code is required to code and parameteri
Bulletin:
A451307 2033412-
Component:
010000 steering
Summary:
Supersedes technical service bulletin group 97 number 13-35 dated march 27, 2013. steering wheel does not lock. various warning lights are on. steering feels stiffer than usual. the engine cannot be switched off. the ignition key cannot be
Bulletin:
A011349 2035454-
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Supersedes technical service bulletin group 01 number 13-35 dated october 8, 2013. during reset of the service reminder, the message ?air system - action required - observe test plan? appears on the odis tester. mil is not illuminated. unde
Bulletin:
Reference-Oil Ca
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
This document contains the audi oil capacity chart.
Bulletin:
A481457 2034351-
Component:
010000 steering
Summary:
Supersedes technical service bulletin group 48 number 13-47 dated august 2, 2013. customer may report hearing creaking or squeaking noise from the steering column when steering slowly (the noise can be duplicated while the vehicle is statio
Bulletin:
A691428 2023323-
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
Supersedes technical service bulletin group 69 number 13-26 dated october 21, 2013. after the airbag control module (j234) has been replaced, the control unit cannot be coded via svm spec/actual. an svm code is required to code and paramete
Bulletin:
A371431 2013002-
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Supersedes technical service bulletin group 37 number 11-19 dated january 31, 2011. automatic transmission fluid is leaking at the sump pan gasket. as the sump pan gasket settles, the torque of the bolts decreases and the seal may leak.
Bulletin:
A961485 2027416-
Component:
356000 equipment adaptive
Summary:
Supersedes technical service bulletin group 96 number 13-61 dated may 28, 2013. the sunglass holder in the dome light assembly will not latch closed. the sunglass holder spring latch mechanism may have been damaged during the assembly proce
Bulletin:
A371267 2028053-
Component:
100000 power train
Summary:
Supersedes technical service bulletin group 37 number 11 ? 31 dated december 1, 2011. customer may report downshifts not smooth when slowing the vehicle. improved software introduced after production that reduces complaints with shifting ch
Bulletin:
A171232 2018550-
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Supersedes technical service bulletin group 17 number 12 - 31 dated august 30, 2012. oil consumption measurement - repair authorization (ca). in order to provide effective lubrication and cooling of internal engine components, all internal
Bulletin:
A431319 2034162-
Component:
020000 suspension
Summary:
The adaptive damping suspension control module, j250, cannot be coded via svm spec/actual after it has been replaced. a new generation of the adaptive damping suspension control module, j250, was placed into production. the new generation c
Bulletin:
A301318 2028229-
Component:
117000 digital instrument panel
Summary:
Supersedes technical service bulletin group 30 number 11-11 dated december 9, 2011. customer may report that the vehicle does not start or only starts when the clutch pedal is pressed very firmly. the message ?press clutch pedal to start ve
Bulletin:
A971335 2033412-
Component:
010000 steering
Summary:
Steering wheel lock does not work. various warning lights are on. steering feels stiffer than usual. the engine cannot be switched off. the ignition key cannot be removed. dtc with description "brake control unit, no signal/communication" i
Bulletin:
A941312 2017566-
Component:
121000 exterior lighting:headlights
Summary:
Supersedes technical service bulletin group 94 number 09-23 dated august 12, 2009. headlight switch knob is pressed in. the switch functions correctly. the headlight switch knob was designed with a normal position and a pushed-in position.
Bulletin:
A551327 2023967-
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
Supersedes technical service bulletin group 55 number 12-24 dated august 7, 2012. "low oil level" message is on in the dis or mmi. the hood must be open for at least 30 seconds for a reset of this message to be performed. the message is not
Bulletin:
A481345 2034351-
Component:
010000 steering
Summary:
Customer may report hearing creaking or squeaking noise from the steering column when steering slowly (the noise can be duplicated while the vehicle is stationary if the steering wheel is turned slowly). the noise may get louder at higher t
Bulletin:
A551332 2023967-
Component:
114100 electrical system:wiring:front underhood
Summary:
Supersedes technical service bulletin group 55 number 13-30 dated may 28, 2013. "low oil level" message is on in the dis or mmi. the hood must be open for at least 30 seconds for a reset of this message to be performed. the message is not r
Bulletin:
A911388 2021780-
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Supersedes technical service bulletin group 91 number 10-70 dated october 26, 2010. sequence of error messages are seen on the radio display screen after a cd was loaded into or removed from the internal cd drive. "drive defective. the erro
Bulletin:
A481347 2034351-
Component:
010000 steering
Summary:
Supersedes technical service bulletin group 48 number 13-45 dated july 10, 2013. customer may report hearing creaking or squeaking noise from the steering column when steering slowly (the noise can be duplicated while the vehicle is station
Bulletin:
A451408 2033412-
Component:
010000 steering
Summary:
Supersedes technical service bulletin group 45 number 13-07 dated september 25, 2013. steering wheel does not lock. various warning lights are on. steering feels stiffer than usual. the engine cannot be switched off. the ignition key cannot
Bulletin:
A911736 2024323-
Component:
262000 forward collision avoidance: dynamic brake support/brake assist
Summary:
This bulletin contains technical information regarding when the parking aid sporadically warns of obstacles that don't exist or it is inoperative/constant warning.
Bulletin:
A941791 2012749-
Component:
120000 exterior lighting
Summary:
This informational bulletin contains technical information for when there is condensation visible on the inside of the headlight, taillight, fog light, side marker light, front turn signal, daytime running lights, and/or third brake light l
Bulletin:
A401770 2018194-
Component:
020000 suspension
Summary:
This informational bulletin contains knowledge on why oil may appear on one or several of the shock absorbers.
Bulletin:
SM 52-2017
Component:
123000 exterior lighting:tail lights
Summary:
This special notice is to inform dealers to return all tail lamps with the part number listed that are below generation 14s.
Bulletin:
A911743 2042097-
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
This informational bulletin contains resource information for when the traffic feature is inoperative in the mmi navigation.
Bulletin:
A001684 2037949-
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
This technical bulletin provides instructions for an an error message and updating with an svm code.
Bulletin:
A441662 2010334-
Component:
200000 wheels
Summary:
This information tsb provides information regarding the correct way to torque adjust a wheel bolt.
Bulletin:
A441663 2022563-
Component:
021000 suspension:front
Summary:
This bulletin provides information regarding vibrations or movement that are felt in the wheel.
Bulletin:
ATE-17-05
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Due to increasing requests for high voltage personal protective equipment (hve ppe) for dealer technicians working with high voltage vehicles (hybrid, plugin hybrid, electric vehicle), the volkswagen tools and equipment team has identified
Bulletin:
A441764 2022563-
Component:
021000 suspension:front
Summary:
This bulletin provides information regarding vibrations or movement that are felt in the wheel.
Bulletin:
A301722 2019850-
Component:
101000 power train:clutch assembly
Summary:
This technical service bulletin provides guidelines for diagnosing the clutch plate.
Bulletin:
A171782 2010043-
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
This informational bulletin contains all the the audi oil quality standards that should be used when doing an oil change.

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