Does the 2002 Audi S4 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2002 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 2002 Audi S4?

Owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (10 complaints), followed by service brakes, hydraulic (9).

How many 2002 Audi S4 complaints mention a crash or fire?

0 of 22 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2002 Audi S4 recalls and problems

1 recall and 22 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2002 Audi S4.

recalls

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.

2002 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 system10
Service brakes, hydraulic9
Seats3
Engine and engine cooling1
Equipment1

What owners report

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

Apr 24, 2009 · Electrical system · 85,000 miles
TL CONTACT OWN A 2002 AUDI S4. THE CENTER INSTRUMENT PANEL DISPLAY INTERMITTENTLY FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED HALF OF THE DISPLAY WAS WELL LIT WHILE THE OTHER HALF WAS NOT. OCCASIONALLY THERE WAS ALSO AN ODOR SIMILAR TO ELECTRICAL SMOKE. THE DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE SINCE THE LIGHTS…

Mar 30, 2009 · Electrical system · 57,000 miles
TL CONTACT OWNS A 2002 AUDI S4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LCD SCREEN ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL HAS LINES RUNNING THROUGH THE SCREEN, WHICH PREVENT HIM FROM VIEWING THE INFORMATION. HE HAS NOT YET TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 57,000. UPDATED 5/5/09 UPDATED 05/07/09.

Jan 20, 2009 · Electrical system · 60,000 miles
TL CONTACT OWNS A 2002 AUDI S4. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL DISPLAYED MISSING AND FADED PIXELS, AS WELL AS INCOMPLETE INFORMATION ABOUT THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000 AND CURRENT…

Dec 25, 2008 · Electrical system · 59,600 miles
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ON MY 2002 AUDI S4 HAS FAILED. WITHOUT THIS DISPLAY, THE POTENTIAL FOR A HAZARDOUS SITUATION INCREASES DUE TO NOT BEING ABLE TO READ THE ERRORS WHICH WOULD NORMALLY BE DISPLAYED. I AM AWARE OF THIS BEING A VERY COMMON FAULTY PART AND WOULD RECOMMEND LOOKING INTO A RECALL.

Oct 8, 2008 · Electrical system · 36,254 miles
I BOUGHT MY CAR WITH 36,… MILES ON IT. THE CENTER LCD SCREEN DOES NOT WORK. THE CAR IS PRACTICALLY BRAND NEW AND THE CENTER CLUSTER INFORMATION CENTER IS BUSTED. ITS BARELY READABLE, BUT DISPLAY IMPORTANT USER DIAGNOSTIC/INFO ABOUT THE CAR (SERVICE LIGHTS, ETC). THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE AND I WOULD LIKE TO PROMPT A…

S4 model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2000	1	143	6	0
2001	1	87	4	0
2002	1	22	0	0
2003	1	1	0	0
2004	1	29	0	1
2005	2	43	2	0

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

Questions

Does the 2002 Audi S4 have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2002 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 2002 Audi S4?: Owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (10 complaints), followed by service brakes, hydraulic (9).
How many 2002 Audi S4 complaints mention a crash or fire?: 0 of 22 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received April 24, 2009.