Audi S4 recalls by year
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
16 recalls found for the Audi S4 in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, and 588 owner complaints. Choose a model year:
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Audi S4 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 Audi S4 | 4 | 2 |
| 2020 Audi S4 | 3 | 16 |
| 2019 Audi S4 | 1 | 2 |
| 2018 Audi S4 | 2 | 7 |
| 2015 Audi S4 | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 Audi S4 | 1 | 17 |
| 2013 Audi S4 | 1 | 33 |
| 2012 Audi S4 | 1 | 22 |
| 2011 Audi S4 | 1 | 26 |
| 2010 Audi S4 | 0 | 60 |
| 2009 Audi S4 | 2 | 0 |
| 2008 Audi S4 | 2 | 4 |
| 2007 Audi S4 | 2 | 13 |
| 2006 Audi S4 | 2 | 30 |
| 2005 Audi S4 | 2 | 43 |
| 2004 Audi S4 | 1 | 29 |
| 2003 Audi S4 | 1 | 1 |
| 2002 Audi S4 | 1 | 22 |
| 2001 Audi S4 | 1 | 87 |
| 2000 Audi S4 | 1 | 143 |
| 1996 Audi S4 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 Audi S4 | 2 | 1 |
| 1994 Audi S4 | 2 | 7 |
| 1993 Audi S4 | 2 | 16 |
| 1992 Audi S4 | 2 | 5 |
| 1991 Audi S4 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 Audi S4 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 Audi S4 | 1 | 0 |
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Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Audi dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.
Newest Audi S4 recalls
- Oct 26, 202222V806000Equipment, back over prevention6,076 vehiclesAudi A6 allroad, A8 and 23 more models
The infotainment main unit may become damaged internally when the vehicle is shut off, resulting in an inoperative rearview camera display the next time the vehicle is started.
- Oct 5, 202222V742000Back over prevention170,296 vehiclesAudi RS Q8, A4 and 22 more models
Due to a software issue, a blank or black screen may be displayed instead of the rearview camera image when the vehicle is placed in reverse gear.
- Jan 26, 202222V034000Tires, suspension31,058 vehiclesAudi A5, RS 5 and 21 more models
The rear axle alignment may not have been inspected after the repairs for Recall 21V-295 (42L1) were performed.
- Nov 10, 202121V874000Air bags, seats208,332 vehiclesAudi A4, A5 and 3 more models
The cable connecting the seat heater to the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) may have a contact fault, causing the software to misdiagnose a malfunction and disable the…
- Aug 5, 202121V606000Seat belts45,496 vehiclesAudi S3, Audi A4 and 25 more models
The rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly.
- Jun 23, 202121V470000Air bags62,812 vehiclesAudi A4, S4 and 1 more model
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.
- Apr 26, 202121V295000Suspension40,993 vehiclesAudi A5, RS 5 and 17 more models
The lock nut on the trailing arm of the rear axle may break due to stress corrosion.
- Jul 24, 201919V547000Air bags145,337 vehiclesAudi A4 allroad, allroad and 6 more models
Oxidation on the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) connecting cable may cause the software to misdiagnose a malfunction and disable the passenger air bag.