Does the 2014 Audi S4 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2014 Audi S4, the most recent reported on October 24, 2014 (Air bags). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2014 Audi S4?

Owners have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is steering (6 complaints), followed by engine (3).

How many 2014 Audi S4 complaints mention a crash or fire?

0 of 17 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2014 Audi S4 recalls and problems

1 recall and 17 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2014 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.

2014 Audi S4 recalls

Air bags

NHTSA campaign 14V667000 · reported October 24, 2014 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · 101,938 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Audi A4 and S4 vehicles manufactured February 16, 2012, to October 21, 2014, and 2013-2015 Audi Allroad vehicles manufactured March 12, 2012, to October 21, 2014. Due to an improper algorithm in the air bag control module, if a crash necessitates deployment of the side air bags, a second impact to the front of the vehicle may not command the front air bags to also deploy.
The 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.
The fix: Volkswagen will notify owners, and Audi dealers will update the air bag control unit software, free of charge. The recall began on November 14, 2014. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-822-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69K5.

Most reported problems

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

Steering6
Engine3
Fuel/propulsion system3
Power train3
Unknown or other3
Air bags1
Electrical system1
Electronic stability control (ESC)1
Equipment adaptive/mobility1
Service brakes1

What owners report

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

Apr 16, 2024 · Steering · 61,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Audi S4. The contact stated that while driving at 70 MPH, he observed multiple unknown warning lights illuminated. The EPC warning light was also illuminated. The contact stated that the “Do Not Drive" message was displayed. Additionally, the contact stated that the steering wheel was stiff and…

Mar 5, 2021 · Electrical system · 100,000 miles
MY 2014 AUDI S4 HAS A EPC LIGHT THAT KEEPS TURNING ON WHILE DRIVING THAT CAR. THE EPC LIGHT WILL PUT THE CAR INTO LIMP MODE AND WILL HAVE A ROUGH IDLE AND CAN BARLEY DRIVE. WHEN THAT LIGHT TURNS ON YOU HAVE TO PULL OVER IMMEDIATELY AND RESTART THE CAR TO CONTINUE DRIVING AND IS A COMPLETE SAFETY HAZARD BECAUSE IT WILL…

Nov 26, 2020 · Steering · 90,000 miles
THE VEHICLE EXHIBITS "NOTCHY" STEERING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, PARTICULARLY IN COLD WEATHER. AT OR ABOVE APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL TRIES TO "BOUNCE" LEFT AND RIGHT RATHER THAN MAINTAINING CENTER--EVEN WHEN TRAVELING ON A STRAIGHT, FRESHLY-PAVED SECTION OF INTERSTATE. THE DRIVER HAS TO CONSTANTLY ADJUST THE…

Jun 14, 2020 · Fuel/propulsion system · 62,600 miles
I HAVE ENCOUNTERED THE PROBLEM OF AIR BUBBLE FORMATION IN MY FUEL SYSTEM (CODE 16903) WHEN READING CODES IN MY CAR. I THOUGHT IT WAS JUST A FUEL PUMP ISSUE SO I REPLACED IT. I THEN REALIZED IT WASN'T JUST A PUMP ISSUE AS THE CAR KEPT READING THOSE CODES AND KEPT STOPPING. I TALKED TO A LOCAL AUDI DEALERSHIP AND SAID I…

Mar 2, 2020 · Steering · 74,000 miles
WHILE DRIVING, STEERING CAN BECOME NOTCHY. STEERING INPUTS ARE NOT ALWAYS 100% TRANSFERRED TO THE FRONT WHEELS. THERE CAN BE A "DEAD SPOT" IN THE STEERING. THE CAR DOES NOT ALWAYS FOLLOW THE INTENDED PATH. THE PROBLEM COMES AND GOES, AND SEEMS TO BE EXACERBATED IN COLDER WEATHER.

S4 model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Fires
2011	1	26	0
2012	1	22	2
2013	1	33	0
2014	1	17	0
2015	1	1	0

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

Questions

Does the 2014 Audi S4 have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2014 Audi S4, the most recent reported on October 24, 2014 (Air bags). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Audi S4?: Owners have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is steering (6 complaints), followed by engine (3).
How many 2014 Audi S4 complaints mention a crash or fire?: 0 of 17 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 16, 2024.