2009 Audi A4 Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 4%of 120 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 58,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2009 Audi A4, 4% of the 120 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 58,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Used oil, 1 quart per 450 miles. It was determined that the piston rings needed to be replaced. It is leaking and burning oil car is 3.5 years old 72k miles. I was told and from what I've read this is a common theme with this car.”
NHTSA complaint #10455632, filed 2012-04, 72,000 miles“I own a 2009 Audi A4 with 63,000 miles. The Audi dealer change the pistons and rings in my vehicle due to an oil consumption problem two weeks ago. On november 4, 2014 my check engine light comes on and the car is idling up and down constantly when at a stand still. The service department informed me that the intake manifold failed internally and wants to charge $935 plus tax to repair. Under second opinion I was informed that this is a part is highly unlikely to fail and should have been inspected with the piston repair work was completed. …”
NHTSA complaint #10652667, filed 2014-11, 63,000 miles“When I called the nearest dealer for a scheduled maintenance for 55000 miles, I was informed of a recall involving the camshaft. By phone, they told me that there was no charge for this work and it would take about two hours. I delivered the vehicle at 8 am and at 11 am I received a call. They said that they would begin the recall work, but it was a recall that involved the 50000 mile warranty. I was nearing 55000 miles, but they would due the work under warranty. At 2 pm, I was informed that there was internal damage to the engine and they would need to keep the vehicle for several days. …”
NHTSA complaint #10454035, filed 2012-04, 53,000 miles“After having my car for a year, it started to burn through oil at an increasing rate. Currently it is going through about 1 quart of oil every 1000 miles. I have taken the car in a few times to check for leaks or try to determine the location where it is going and have just been told that this model engine goes through at a faster pace and has been a common complaint amongst customers. …”
NHTSA complaint #10456276, filed 2012-04Related service bulletins
- 10242903Sep 7, 2023This bulletin provides information on professional noise analysis with the VAS 611 015 PICO NVH Tool.
- 10238273Jun 15, 2023This bulletin provides information on checking for debris when replacing an engine.
- 10236376May 8, 2023This bulletin provides information for when the customer advises that there is cracking, grinding, rattling, humming, whining, or similar interference.
- 10233771Mar 31, 2023This bulletin provides information on the discontinuation and mixing of Audi-approved engine coolants.
- 10231590Feb 6, 2023This bulletin contains instructions for when to add gasoline additives for cleaning the injectors.
- 10226246Nov 2, 2022This bulletin contains instructions for resolving a coolant leak.
- 10208894Mar 3, 2022This bulletin contains instructions for using the UV additive to find engine oil leaks.
- 10207179Jan 28, 2022This bulletin contains instructions for identifying and mixing factory fill coolants.
- 10207170Jan 10, 2022This bulletin contains instructions for identifying and mixing factory fill coolants.
- 10228325Sep 20, 2021DTC P0234 (Turbo/Super Charger Overboost Condition) is stored in the engine control module, J623 (address word 01). No other DTCs are stored. Technical Background DTC P0234 can…
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 17% |
| 2018 | 1 | 2% |
| 2017 | 2 | 4% |
| 2015 | 1 | 5% |
| 2014 | 1 | 3% |
| 2013 | 1 | 4% |
| 2010 | 9 | 14% |
| 2009 | 5 | 4% |
| 2008 | 4 | 2% |
| 2007 | 12 | 6% |
| 2006 | 6 | 2% |
| 2005 | 8 | 4% |
| 2004 | 18 | 10% |
| 2003 | 17 | 8% |
| 2002 | 28 | 15% |
| 2001 | 31 | 24% |
| 2000 | 11 | 11% |
| 1999 | 28 | 15% |
| 1998 | 28 | 11% |
| 1997 | 12 | 12% |
| 1996 | 5 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2009 Audi A4
44 complaintsAir bags
33 complaintsSteering
15 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Audi A4
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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