Audi S4 problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 43 owner complaints and 11 recalls on file for the Audi S4 (2005–2022).

Complaints
43
Recalls
11
Model years
16
Worst year
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Complaints by model year

2005200632007200820093201012011201252013520141201542018220191620202202112022
NHTSA complaints per Audi S4 model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Every Audi S4 model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2022 S410001Electrical System
2021 S420004Electrical System
2020 S4160003Electrical System
2019 S420001Engine
2018 S440002Engine
2015 S410001Engine
2014 S450001Steering
2013 S450001Transmission & Drivetrain
2012 S400001—
2011 S410001Transmission & Drivetrain
2010 S430000Transmission & Drivetrain
2009 S400002—
2008 S400002—
2007 S430002Engine
2006 S400002—
2005 S400002—

Most common Audi S4 problem areas (all years)

  • Electrical System
    19 complaints
  • Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
    10 complaints
  • Engine
    9 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    8 complaints
  • Steering
    3 complaints
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    2 complaints
  • Visibility & Wipers
    1 complaints
  • Brakes
    1 complaints
  • Suspension
    1 complaints
  • Airbags
    1 complaints

Complaint trend

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Complaints about the Audi S4 received by NHTSA each month.

Audi S4 recalls

  • Recall 22V806000Oct 26, 20226,076 vehiclesModel years 2022

    Risk: An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 22V742000Oct 5, 2022170,296 vehiclesModel years 2021

    Risk: A blank rearview camera display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 22V034000Jan 26, 202231,058 vehiclesModel years 2020–2021

    Risk: Rear axle misalignment may cause premature or uneven tire wear, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 21V874000Nov 10, 2021208,332 vehiclesModel years 2018–2020

    Risk: A disabled passenger air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

  • Recall 21V606000Aug 5, 202145,496 vehiclesModel years 2021

    Risk: An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

  • Recall 21V295000Apr 26, 202140,993 vehiclesModel years 2020–2021

    Risk: A broken lock nut may misalign the rear axle, causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 19V547000Jul 24, 2019145,337 vehiclesModel years 2018

    Risk: A disabled passenger air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

  • Recall 18V427000Jun 22, 2018237,947 vehiclesModel years 2005–2009

    Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

  • Recall 17V032000Jan 11, 201733,421 vehiclesModel years 2005–2009

    Risk: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

  • Recall 15V019000Jan 20, 201526,008 vehiclesModel years 2011–2012

    Risk: A fuel leak in the injection system in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 14V667000Oct 24, 2014101,938 vehiclesModel years 2013–2015

    Risk: If the front air bags do not deploy in the event of a secondary impact to the front of the vehicle, there is an increased risk of occupant injury.

Other Audi models

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology