Complaints by model year
Federal complaints filed against each model year of the Audi S4. Hover a bar for the count.
1995
2000
2005
2010
2015
2020
2025
Three most-complained-about yearsAll other years
Which years to avoid
Ranked from the same federal record. Click any year for its full file.
Years to look at twice
- 2000 Audi S4 - 171 complaints
- 2001 Audi S4 - 92 complaints
- 2010 Audi S4 - 73 complaints
Highest raw complaint counts. Counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
Quieter years
- 2005 Audi S4 - 54 complaints
- 2010 Audi S4 - 73 complaints
- 2001 Audi S4 - 92 complaints
Fewest complaints among years with a meaningful record; the two newest model years are excluded because they have had little time to accumulate filings.
What fails, all years combined
Every model year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Audi S4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 Audi S4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 Audi S4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 Audi S4 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 Audi S4 | 2 | 4 |
| 2020 Audi S4 | 34 | 3 |
| 2019 Audi S4 | 3 | 1 |
| 2018 Audi S4 | 9 | 2 |
| 2016 Audi S4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 Audi S4 | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 Audi S4 | 23 | 1 |
| 2013 Audi S4 | 35 | 1 |
| 2012 Audi S4 | 27 | 1 |
| 2011 Audi S4 | 34 | 1 |
| 2010 Audi S4 | 73 | 0 |
| 2008 Audi S4 | 4 | 2 |
| 2007 Audi S4 | 21 | 2 |
| 2006 Audi S4 | 37 | 2 |
| 2005 Audi S4 | 54 | 2 |
| 2004 Audi S4 | 37 | 1 |
| 2003 Audi S4 | 1 | 1 |
| 2002 Audi S4 | 31 | 1 |
| 2001 Audi S4 | 92 | 1 |
| 2000 Audi S4 | 171 | 1 |
| 1995 Audi S4 | 1 | 2 |
| 1994 Audi S4 | 8 | 2 |
| 1993 Audi S4 | 18 | 2 |
| 1992 Audi S4 | 5 | 2 |
Recall campaigns, all years
Every campaign filed against this model, with the model years it covers. Recall repairs are free at the dealer.
| 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, S5 |
| 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 Sportbac |
| 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 Infla |
| 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 Coup |
| 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 register |
| 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. I |
| 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. THE LUMINOUS TRANSMITTANCE OF THE HEADLAMP MAY DECREASE OVER A PERIOD OF 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 CA |
| 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. |