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Audi A4 2008 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2008 Audi A4: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

175Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
4Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
0Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
12Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Air Bags116 complaints

116 complaints; 4 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 16V376000, 16V382000, 17V032000, 18V427000.

Engine17 complaints

17 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train12 complaints

12 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting11 complaints

11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System11 complaints

11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

16V376000Reported May 27, 2016 - 8,381 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on May 27, 2016. The campaign covers an estimated 8,381 vehicles across all affected models.

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

Air Bags. 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.

17V032000Reported January 11, 2017 - 33,421 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on January 11, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 33,421 vehicles across all affected models.

18V427000Reported June 22, 2018 - 237,947 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on June 22, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 237,947 vehicles across all affected models.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20081
20095
20105
20116
20123
20133
201410
20156
201642
201755
201824
20196
20201
20211
20222
20231
20241
20251
20262
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.