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Audi A4 2004 Air Bags Problems

26 distinct owners reported a air bags problem on the 2004 Audi A4 - 14% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage26 complaints

26 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

16V382000Reported June 1, 2016 - 194,453 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on June 1, 2016. The campaign covers an estimated 194,453 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Fuel and Propulsion System58Engine28Visibility17Vehicle Speed Control16Tires16Electrical System15
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.