Component Record

Audi A4 2008 Air Bags Problems

116 distinct owners reported a air bags problem on the 2008 Audi A4 - 66% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage116 complaints

116 complaints; 4 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

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

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

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

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

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.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Engine17 Power Train12 Lighting11 Fuel and Propulsion System11 Electrical System9 Tires6

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 November 1, 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.