Complaints by model year
Distinct federal complaints filed against each model year of the Audi S4, to date. Hover a bar for the count. Older years have had longer to accumulate filings; the rankings below correct for that.
1995
2000
2005
2010
2015
2020
2025
Highest totals within an 8-year windowAll other years
Model years compared
Ranked from the same federal record on an equal exposure window. Click any year for its full file.
Highest complaint totals
- 2000 Audi S4 - 129 complaints in its first 8 years (143 to date)
- 2001 Audi S4 - 83 complaints in its first 8 years (87 to date)
- 2010 Audi S4 - 50 complaints in its first 8 years (60 to date)
Ranked on distinct complaints filed within eight years of the model year, so old and new years get the same exposure window. Not adjusted for sales volume; a best-selling year files more complaints at the same failure rate.
Lowest totals among mature years
- 2011 Audi S4 - 25 complaints in its first 8 years (26 to date)
- 2013 Audi S4 - 29 complaints in its first 8 years (33 to date)
- 2005 Audi S4 - 32 complaints in its first 8 years (43 to date)
Same eight-year window, among model years old enough to have completed it and with at least 25 complaints in it. Model years before 1990 are excluded because the federal file begins in 1995. A low total is not proof of reliability.
What owners report, all years combined
Every model year
| Model year | Complaints to date | Within 8 years | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Audi S4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 Audi S4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 Audi S4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 Audi S4 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 Audi S4 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 2020 Audi S4 | 16 | 16 | 3 |
| 2019 Audi S4 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 2018 Audi S4 | 7 | 7 | 2 |
| 2016 Audi S4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 Audi S4 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 Audi S4 | 17 | 16 | 1 |
| 2013 Audi S4 | 33 | 29 | 1 |
| 2012 Audi S4 | 22 | 22 | 1 |
| 2011 Audi S4 | 26 | 25 | 1 |
| 2010 Audi S4 | 60 | 50 | 0 |
| 2008 Audi S4 | 4 | 1 | 2 |
| 2007 Audi S4 | 13 | 4 | 2 |
| 2006 Audi S4 | 30 | 20 | 2 |
| 2005 Audi S4 | 43 | 32 | 2 |
| 2004 Audi S4 | 29 | 23 | 1 |
| 2003 Audi S4 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2002 Audi S4 | 22 | 22 | 1 |
| 2001 Audi S4 | 87 | 83 | 1 |
| 2000 Audi S4 | 143 | 129 | 1 |
| 1995 Audi S4 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 1994 Audi S4 | 7 | 6 | 2 |
| 1993 Audi S4 | 16 | 10 | 2 |
| 1992 Audi S4 | 5 | 5 | 2 |
Recall campaigns, all years
Every campaign filed against this model, with the model years it covers. Safety-recall remedies are normally provided at no charge. Under US federal law the mandatory free remedy applies when the vehicle was no more than 15 years old at the time the defect was determined; manufacturers often cover older vehicles voluntarily. Canadian rules differ. Confirm eligibility with the manufacturer using the VIN.
| Campaign | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22V806000 | 2022 | Equipment | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 AUDI A8, A6 Allroad, E-TRON Quattro, 2022 S3, RSQ8, RS7, RS6 Avant, Q8, Q7, Q3, E-TRON Sportback Quattro,... |
| 22V742000 | 2021 | Back Over Prevention | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Audi A8, RS7, RS6 Avant, RS5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, Q8, Q7, Q5 Sportback, S4 Sedan, Q5, A7, A6, A6 Allroad,... |
| 22V034000 | 2020-2021 | Tires | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Audi A5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, RS5 Sportback, S5 Sportback, 2020-2021 A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5... |
| 21V874000 | 2018-2020 | Seats | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2017-2020 A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, 2018-2019 RS5 Coupe, 2019 RS5 Sportback, 2018-2020 A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A5... |
| 21V606000 | 2021 | Seat Belts | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Volkswagen ID4, Audi A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A5 Sportback, A6 Allroad, A6 Sedan, A7,... |
| 21V470000 | 2000-2002 | Air Bags | 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... |
| 21V295000 | 2020-2021 | Suspension | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Q7, Q8, Q5 Sportback, SQ5 Sportback, RS6 Avant, RS7, RS Q8, 2020-2021 Audi S6 sedan, Q5, A8, S8, A7, A6 Allroad,... |
| 19V547000 | 2018 | Air Bags | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Audi RS5 Sportback, 2018 S5 Cabriolet, S5 Sportback, S5 Coupe, S4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Sportback, A5... |
| 18V427000 | 2005-2009 | Air Bags | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2005-2008 Audi A4 Sedan, A4 Avant, S4 Avant and S4 Sedan, 2007-2008 RS4 Sedan, 2004 RS4 Cabriolet, 2007-2009 A4... |
| 17V032000 | 2005-2009 | Air Bags | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2009 Audi A4 Cabriolet, S4 Cabriolet, A6 Avant, A6 Sedan and S6 Sedan vehicles originally sold, or ever... |
| 15V019000 | 2011-2012 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Audi S4, S5, Q7, 2012 Audi A6, Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid, and 2012-2013 Audi A7 vehicles. |
| 14V667000 | 2013-2015 | Air Bags | 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... |
| 05V096000 | 2003-2004 | Exterior Lighting | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF XENON HEADLAMP COATING DEGRADATION OVER TIME. |
| 00V068000 | 1992-1995 | Fuel System, Gasoline | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A FUEL FEED LINE CONNECTING THE FUEL FILTER TO THE ENGINE CAN PREMATURELY AGE AND SHRINK THROUGH EXPOSURE TO HIGH UNDER HOOD TEMPERATURE... |
| 97V172000 | 1989-1993 | Air Bags | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME AIR BAG SENSORS DO NOT COMPLY WITH AUDI'S DURABILITY STANDARDS OVER THE LIFETIME OF THE VEHICLE. |
| 96V017000 | 1994-1996 | Electrical System | DEFECTIVE IGNITION SWITCHES WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED AND CAN CAUSE SOME ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES TO MALFUNCTION. |