2009 Audi A4 vs 2009 Toyota Corolla
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2009 Audi A4 | 2009 Toyota Corolla |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 120 | 1,459 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 13 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 775 | 372 |
| Investigations | 0 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 6 | 186 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 12 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 25 | 25–30 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 68,000 mi | 29,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Audi A4 | Toyota Corolla |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 33 | 552 |
| Steering | 15 | 382 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 197 |
| Engine | 44 | 91 |
| Electrical System | 3 | 89 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 0 | 70 |
| Power Train | 6 | 45 |
| Structure | 6 | 42 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Oil consumption | 22 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 15 | 25 |
| Stalling | 6 | 49 |
| Clunking / rattling | 5 | 24 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 29 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 26 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 23 |
| Steering problems | 0 | 19 |
2009 Audi A4
2009 Toyota Corolla
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.