Does the 2000 Audi S4 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2000 Audi S4, the most recent reported on June 23, 2021 (Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Audi S4?

Owners have filed 143 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (49 complaints), followed by tires (37).

How many 2000 Audi S4 complaints mention a crash or fire?

6 of 143 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 6 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2000 Audi S4 recalls and problems

1 recall and 143 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2000 Audi S4.

recalls

143

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2000 Audi S4 recalls

Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module

NHTSA campaign 21V470000 · reported June 23, 2021 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · 62,812 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2000-2001 Audi TT Coupe, TT Roadster, 2000-2002 A4, and S4 vehicles equipped with Non-Azide Driver Air Bag Inflators (NADI) that do not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. Due to a manufacturing issue, the NADI inflators may absorb moisture, possibly causing the air bag to deploy improperly in the event of a crash.
The risk: In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, the air bag may not properly protect the occupant, increasing the risk of serious injury or death.
The fix: Dealers will replace the driver frontal airbag inflator with an alternative inflator, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 2, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69CJ.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Electrical system49
Tires37
Service brakes, hydraulic31
Service brakes, air10
Air bags6
Engine and engine cooling4
Steering4
Equipment3
Exterior lighting2
Power train2

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Aug 14, 2023 · Air bags
The contact owns a 2000 Audi S4. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V056000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. An undisclosed dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a…

Feb 3, 2022 · Air bags
Audi Corporate and Also Both Local Audi dealers refuse to repair my safety recall that is open on my car.

Jan 11, 2013 · Seat belts · 99,705 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 AUDI S4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT EQUIPPED WITH THE LATCH SYSTEM AND THEREFORE WAS UNABLE TO INSTALL A CAR SEAT. THE MANUFACTURER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE LATCH SYSTEM KIT WAS NO LONGER AVAILABLE WITH THE REVISED TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 690803. THE LATCH SYSTEM…

Aug 23, 2012 · Electrical system · 19,955 miles
THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ON ALL THE AUDI S4S AND ALSO ON VW LOOSE PIXELS ON THE DASH AND IT GOES OUT, IT IS A HAZARD BECAUSE THIS IS A GAUGE THAT DOES A SYSTEM CHECK EVERY TIME YOU START THE VEHICLE, THE CAR TELLS THE DRIVER IF THERE ARE BRAKE PROBLEMS, ENGINE PROBLEMS, ALSO IF LIGHTS ARE OUT I.E. BRAKE LIGHTS TURN…

Aug 20, 2010 · Service brakes, electric · 119,562 miles
COMMUNICATION FAILURE FROM THE ABS MODULE, IT CAUSES THE ABS LIGHT TO STAY LIT AND THE BRAKE LIGHT FLASHES, WHEN THIS HAPPENS THE ABS DOES NOT WORK ON THE CAR, IT'S A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH THESE UNITS BUT AUDI HASN'T DONE A RECALL. THIS WILL BE THE SECOND TIME I HAVE TO REPLACE THIS UNIT OUT OF POCKET SINCE I'VE…

S4 model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes
2000	1	143	6
2001	1	87	4
2002	1	22	0
2003	1	1	0

Across all years, the 2000 S4 has the most complaints (143). All Audi S4 years →

Questions

Does the 2000 Audi S4 have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2000 Audi S4, the most recent reported on June 23, 2021 (Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Audi S4?: Owners have filed 143 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (49 complaints), followed by tires (37).
How many 2000 Audi S4 complaints mention a crash or fire?: 6 of 143 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 6 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received August 14, 2023.