Front Air Bag Sensor Control Problems of Audi A4

Audi A4 owners have reported 9 problems related to front air bag sensor control (under the air bag category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Audi A4 based on all problems reported for the A4.

1 Front Air Bag Sensor Control problem of the 2017 Audi A4

Failure Date: 10/01/2020

Faulty Audi A4 pods sensor despite previously replacing recalled connector. Passenger airbag deactivates and causes frequent dash alarms. Replacement / repair not covered under manufacturer or extended warranties. Quoted repair by Audi dealership $1700 out-of-pocket for an obviously faulty component that seems to be affecting numerous Audi vehicle models and years $1700.

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2 Front Air Bag Sensor Control problem of the 2001 Audi A4

Failure Date: 07/18/2016

While driving the vehicle on a highway going straight at ~65mph the passenger side curtain and seat airbags deployed for no reason. Vehicle manufacturer cited a "crash" signal from side impact sensor was the cause of the false deployment. No physical cause could be found, no damage was found on vehicle and all airbag system wiring was found to be intact and original. Manufacturer would not own failure and cited the vehicle being lowered as the cause. Manufacturer was unable to provide any evidence for this conclusion and vehicle is well within local laws/regulations for lowered vehicles.

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3 Front Air Bag Sensor Control problem of the 2005 Audi A4

Failure Date: 04/24/2006

: the contact stated the airbag light illuminated four times. Took vehicle to dealer each time, but dealer was unable to solve the problem. The dealership cleaned the sensor on the driver's side seat, repaired the airbag, replaced the driver side airbag, and performed wiring repairs. The repairs were minor and only lasted for a brief period.

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4 Front Air Bag Sensor Control problem of the 2005 Audi A4

Failure Date: 04/05/2005

Contact states: bought a new 2005 Audi, A4 and it has been in the shop 3 times for the same problem. The air bag sensor light stays on, and air bag mechanism will have to replaced. This is an Audi A4, 2005.

5 Front Air Bag Sensor Control problem of the 1998 Audi A4

Failure Date: 01/05/2005

1. Airbag sensor light displayed 2. Routine maintenance determines the airbag sensor is not working 3. Dealer estimates airbag replacement will cost $1,700, but is not covered by warranty since its failure is due to mileage and wear.

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6 Front Air Bag Sensor Control problem of the 2000 Audi A4

Failure Date: 01/02/2005

Airbag sensor failed.

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7 Front Air Bag Sensor Control problem of the 2000 Audi A4

Failure Date: 12/06/2004

The air bag light illuminated intermittently. The owner's manual indicated that the air bag may not operate in an accident when the light is illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for a checkup but was unable to find the cause of the problem.

8 Front Air Bag Sensor Control problem of the 2001 Audi A4

Failure Date: 10/08/2004

02 v 131 001/fmvss 201 air bag deployment & 04 v 357 000/camshaft position sensor/mil: the consumer received both of these recall notices and was unable to locate a authorized service center within her area.

9 Front Air Bag Sensor Control problem of the 2002 Audi A4

The consumer has experienced the following problems: the driver seat motor is inop/lumbar motor/rocks back/forth, the left headlight(moisture collection in the inside due to weather/car wash), the airbag control unit defective, the seat air bag torn, the strap on driver seat belt does not lower/stuck, wires were found damaged under the carpet, and the vehicle has shifting problems/not shifting easily-failed. The consumer also request for the dealer to buy back the vehicle and or compensate the consumer for the time without the vehicle. Scc.

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