Audi S4 recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 12 recalls and 555 owner complaints for the Audi S4 (model years 2000–2015, 2018–2022). The most reported problem area is electrical system (149 complaints), followed by power train (102 complaints). The 2021 model year has the most recalls (4).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2021 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2020 | 3 | 17 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2019 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2018 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2015 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2014 | 1 | 17 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2013 | 1 | 33 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2012 | 1 | 22 | 0 | 2 | |
| 2011 | 1 | 26 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2010 | 0 | 60 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2009 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2008 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2007 | 2 | 13 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2006 | 2 | 30 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2005 | 2 | 43 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2004 | 1 | 29 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2003 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2002 | 1 | 22 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2001 | 1 | 87 | 4 | 0 | |
| 2000 | 1 | 143 | 6 | 0 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2000 (143), 2001 (87) and 2010 (60). Among model years at least two years old, the 2009 has the fewest complaints on file (0).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Audi S4 model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 149 | 14 of 21 | |
| Power train | 102 | 11 of 21 | |
| Exterior lighting | 65 | 6 of 21 | |
| Tires | 48 | 3 of 21 | |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 45 | 6 of 21 |
Latest 8 of 12 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22V742000 | Oct 5, 2022 | Back over prevention: display function | 2021 | 170,296 |
| 22V034000 | Jan 26, 2022 | Tires | 2020–2021 | 31,058 |
| 21V874000 | Nov 10, 2021 | Air bags: sensor, occupant classification, front passenger | 2018, 2020 | 208,332 |
| 21V606000 | Aug 5, 2021 | Seat belts | 2021 | 45,496 |
| 21V470000 | Jun 23, 2021 | Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module | 2000–2002 | 62,812 |
| 21V295000 | Apr 26, 2021 | Suspension: rear, axle, non-powered axle assembly | 2020–2021 | 40,993 |
| 19V547000 | Jul 24, 2019 | Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module | 2018 | 145,337 |
| 18V427000 | Jun 22, 2018 | Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module | 2005–2009 | 237,947 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 15 complaints and a fire in 4 complaints; 10 people injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.