Audi S4 complaints by model year
588 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Red numbers above the columns are recall campaigns for that model year.
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 2020 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2019 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2013 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2012 | 22 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 2011 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 | 60 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2007 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2006 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2005 | 43 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2004 | 29 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2003 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2002 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001 | 87 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 2000 | 143 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1994 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1993 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1992 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Among the last 15 model years at least five years old; newer years are left out because owners are still filing reports. Every year compared →
Problem areas by model year
Complaints that name each component, 2011–2022. Darker cells mean more reports. One complaint can name several components.
| Component | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power train | 22 | 14 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 19 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 1 | 1 |
| Engine | 5 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown or other | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| Back over prevention | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 0 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Audi S4 recalls (16)
Recall campaigns NHTSA lists for at least one S4 model year, newest first.
| Campaign | Filed | What | Model years | Repaired |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22V806000 | Oct 26, 2022 | Inoperative Rearview Camera Display/FMVSS 111 | 2022 | 93% |
| 22V742000 | Oct 5, 2022 | Rearview Display Inoperative/FMVSS 111 | 2021 | 95.2% |
| 22V034000 | Jan 26, 2022 | Rear Axle May Be Misaligned | 2020, 2021 | 98.5% |
| 21V874000 | Nov 10, 2021 | Disabled Passenger Air Bag | 2018, 2019, 2020 | 83.9% |
| 21V606000 | Aug 5, 2021 | Seat Belt Locking Retractor Malfunction/FMVSS 208 | 2021 | 98.5% |
| 21V470000 | Jun 23, 2021 | Air Bag Inflators May Underinflate Bag | 2000, 2001, 2002 | 5.9% |
| 21V295000 | Apr 26, 2021 | Rear Axle Lock Nuts May Break | 2020, 2021 | 98.7% |
| 19V547000 | Jul 24, 2019 | Passenger Air Bag May Switch Off/FMVSS 208 | 2018 | 91.9% |
| 18V427000 | Jun 22, 2018 | Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode | 2005–2009 | 42.3% |
| 17V032000 | Jan 11, 2017 | Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture | 2005–2009 | — |
| 15V019000 | Jan 20, 2015 | Fuel Injection System Fuel Leak | 2011, 2012 | 92.3% |
| 14V667000 | Oct 24, 2014 | Front Air Bags may not Deploy on Secondary Impact | 2013, 2014, 2015 | 95.4% |
| 05V096000 | Mar 15, 2005 | XENON HEADLAMPS | 2003, 2004 | — |
| 00V068000 | Mar 6, 2000 | VW/FUEL LINES | 1992–1995 | — |
| 97V172000 | Oct 6, 1997 | VW/AIR BAG SENSOR MODULE | 1989–1993 | — |
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. Open a model-year page for each campaign's official text, or check your VIN on NHTSA.
Check on NHTSA ↗Crash-test stars by model year
| Model year | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | Tested as |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4 dr awd |
| 2014 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4 dr awd |
| 2013 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4 dr awd |
| 2012 | ★★★★☆ | 4★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4 dr awd |
| 2011 | ★★★★☆ | 4★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4 dr awd |
Compare stars only between vehicles of similar size and weight. Source: NHTSA NCAP, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy by model year
EPA combined mpg range across engine and transmission configurations. Your mileage will vary. Source: EPA, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Where to next
Audi S4 FAQ
How many recalls has the Audi S4 had?
NHTSA lists 16 recall campaigns that cover at least one Audi S4 model year from 1992 to 2022. Each campaign card on the model-year pages has NHTSA's official text and the repair completion rate. Only NHTSA's VIN lookup can tell you whether a specific car was repaired.
Which Audi S4 year has the most complaints?
Among the last 15 model years with settled counts, the 2010 drew the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (60) and the 2015 the fewest (1). Counts are owner reports, not failure rates, and sales volume affects them.
What are the most common Audi S4 problems?
Across the 2011–2022 model years, owners most often name the power train, steering, electrical system in complaints filed with NHTSA.
What mpg does the Audi S4 get?
EPA rates the 2022 Audi S4 at 24 mpg combined, depending on engine and transmission.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.