1993 AUDI S4

2 recalls, 18 complaints - 6 TSBs

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Defect Description

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 CAUSED BY THE TURBOCHARGER.

Consequence

THIS CAN RESULT IN FUEL SEEPAGE AT THE CONNECTION.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ENTIRE FUEL FEED LINE FROM THE FUEL FILTER TO THE ENGINE WITH A FUEL LINE OF SHRINKAGE-PROOF MATERIAL.

3,000 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE

Defect Description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME AIR BAG SENSORS DO NOT COMPLY WITH AUDI'S DURABILITY STANDARDS OVER THE LIFETIME OF THE VEHICLE.

Consequence

IN THE EVENT THE SENSOR SHOULD MALFUNCTION, THE AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEM CAN INADVERTENTLY DEPLOY. DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEM WITHOUT WARNING COULD CAUSE A DRIVER TO LOSE VEHICLE CONTROL.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AIR BAG SENSOR CONTROL MODULE.

54,800 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC

Complaint Statistics

18 total complaints

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY	7
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP	2
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE	2
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC	1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS	1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	1
SUSPENSION:REAR	1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES	1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	1
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM	1

Incident date: Nov 7, 2018

THIS WAS A CONSUMER CALL RECEIVED BY REGIONAL OFFICE STAFF, AND IS BEING RELAYED. VEHICLE HAS AN ACTIVE FUEL SYSTEM RECALL, AND DEALER IN SALT LAKE CITY, UT SCHEDULED REPAIR, BUT CANCELLED THE REPAIR APPOINTMENT DUE TO NOT HAVING PROPER BILLING CODE TO BE REIMBURSED FOR THE REPAIR BY THE MANUFACT... Read more

Incident date: Oct 1, 2007

I OWN TWO OF THE ORIGINAL AUDI S4'S, BOTH 1993 MODELS. MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING ONE OF THESE CARS IN 2007 AND THE THROTTLE STUCK OPEN SO THAT THE ENGINE RACED UNCONTROLLABLY. SHE WAS ABLE TO PUT THE CLUTCH IN AND STOP THE CAR AND TURN THE ENGINE OFF. THEN SHE HAD THE CAR TOWED TO THE NEAREST REPAIR... Read more

Incident date: Oct 1, 2007

Incident date: Apr 8, 2010

I RUN A SMALL REPAIR SHOP AND HAVE SEEN A NUMBER OF AUDI VEHICLES FROM 1986 TO 1998 WHICH HAVE STEEL GASOLINE LINES THAT COLLECT ROAD SALT AND RUST IN THE RUBBER SUPPORT GROMMETS ATTACHED TO THE CHASSIS. THE RUST CAUSES A PINHOLE LEAK WHICH THEN BEGINS TO SPRAY GASOLINE ON THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. I HA... Read more

Incident date: Aug 25, 2005

PLASTIC THROTTLE CABLE PIECE BROKE RESULTING IN STUCK THROTTLE CONDITION. FOR AN ACCOUNT OF THE INCIDENT ALONG WITH PHOTOS SEE THE URL BELOW. *NM HTTP://WWW.S-CARS.ORG/POSTNUKE/MODULES.PHP?OP=MODLOAD&NAME=NEWS&FILE=ARTICLE&SID=183

Incident date: Feb 10, 2002

I HAD PREVIOUSLY CONTACTED NHSTA REGARDING FUEL LINE LEAKS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT OF THE EALRY S4 AND S6 MODELS. THIS RESULTED IN THE "KY" RECALL CAMPAIGN. MORE RECENTLY, SOME OWNERS HAVE BEEN DISCOVERING LEAKS IN THE FUEL LINES GOING FROM THE REAR OF THE CAR TO THE FRONT. THESE LEAKS OCCUR A... Read more

Incident date: Apr 6, 2001

WHILE DRIVING DURING A RAINSTORM THE REAR END BROKE HARD TO THE RIGHT SENDING THE VEHICLE INTO A COUNTERCLOCKWISE SPIN, AS A RESULT THE VEHICLE HIT A LAMPOST.NLM

Incident date: Apr 1, 2000

FUEL LINE FAILED WHERE BRAIDED LINE MEETS SOLID BRASS LINE. HAS HAPPENED IN MANY OTHER CARS OF THIS MODEL RELATIVE TO THE TOTAL NUMBER SOLD.

Incident date: Feb 28, 1998

FAILURE IS WHERE HOSE FROM FILTER IS PRESS FIT TO METAL FUEL LINE

Incident date: Nov 1, 1997

THE FAILED FUEL LINE WAS CUT OFF AND REPLACED WITH FUEL INJECTION HOSE AND CLAMPS.BY MY AUDI TRAINED MECHANIC. THIS REPAIR WAS NOT SUCCESSFUL AND THE FUEL BEGAN LEAKING AGAIN ON APRIL 1, 1999. I CONTACTED AUDI OF AMERICAN AT THE ADVISE OF THE AUDI S CAR INTERNET WEBSITE. MANY OTHER OWNERS HAD POSTED... Read more

Incident date: Aug 4, 1999

THE FUEL LINE FAILURE OCCURS INCHES FROM THE TURBO, CREATING A DANGEROUS FIRE HAZARD!

Incident date: Sep 20, 1999

PLEASE SEE WEB SITE S-CARS.ORG F.A.Q RE LEAKING FUEL LINES.

Incident date: Jun 5, 1999

FUEL LINE LEAK...NOTICED FAINT FUEL SMELL ON MORNING OF 6/5/99 (COLD WEATHER THAT MORNING).. THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN FOUND BY SEVERAL OTHER OWNERS. I HAVE NOT BEEN TO A DEALER ABOUT IT, BUT I KNOW THAT IT IS A PROBLEM WITH MY CAR.

Incident date: Oct 1, 1998

NO SUMMARY.

METAL FUEL LINE LEAKING ONTO ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAUSING FUMES TO ENTER PASSENGER COMPARTMENT OF VEHICLE. NLM

WHILE DRIVING THERE WAS A LOT OF VIBRATION IN FRONT END. ABS BRAKES WERE NOT FUNCTIONING/LOCKED UP, CAUSING VEHICLE TO VIBRATE. ALSO, FRONT LEFT WHEEL HAD SMOKE COMING FROM IT. DEALER HAD TO REPLACE ALL BRAKE ROTORS AND REAR CALIPERS. *AK

Incident date: Jan 29, 1999

BOUGHT THE CAR FROM MY MOTHER WHO BOUGHT IT NEW JANUARY 1993 FROM HIGHLAND PARK AUDI, HIGHLAND PARK IL. NO SPECIFIC DEFECT CITED IN THE SUMMARY.

EPA Fuel Economy, 1993 AUDI S4

Trim / Engine	City MPG	Highway MPG	Combined MPG	Fuel Type	Annual Fuel Cost
2.2L 5-cyl, Manual 5-spd (4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive)	16.0	22.0	18.0	Premium	$4,200

CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Compact Cars)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

Technical Service Bulletins, 1993 AUDI S4

6 manufacturer communications from 6 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT	2
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER	2
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS	1
060000 ENGINE (PWS)	1

350000 EQUIPMENT

This special notice is to inform dealers to return all part numbers listed in the document and order the superseded part numbers going forward.

350000 EQUIPMENT

Due to increasing requests for high voltage personal protective equipment (HVE PPE) for dealer technicians working with high voltage vehicles (Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid, Electric Vehicle), the Volkswagen Tools and Equipment Team has identified

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

AUDI: ENGINE, ON SOME VEHICLES, WOULD RUN IRREGULARLY OR HAVE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON OR POSSIBLE FILTER ELEMENT FOR CAMSHAFT ADJUSTMENT VALVE CAN LOOSEN AND IN OIL CIRCUIT, THERE IS NO DAMAGE FROM LOOSENED PARTICLES. MODEL AL

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Due to new Minnesota state regulations regarding biofuels, biodiesel blends of B5 or less may not be available in the State of Minnesota.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

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121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

HEADLIGHT AIMING, USING HELLA UNIVERSAL BEAMSETTER. *KB

AUDI S4 - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the AUDI S4 across all model years (1989, 2022).

43 Total Recalls

721 Total Complaints

0 Investigations

31 Reported Crashes

8 Reported Fires

0 Reported Deaths

AUDI S4 - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2022	1	1	View
2021	4	2	View
2020	3	34	View
2019	1	3	View
2018	2	9	View
2015	1	1	View
2014	1	23	View
2013	1	34	View
2012	1	27	View
2011	1	34	View
2010	0	73	View
2009	2	0	View
2008	2	4	View
2007	2	21	View
2006	2	37	View
2005	2	54	View
2004	1	37	View
2003	1	1	View
2002	1	31	View
2001	1	92	View
2000	1	171	View
1996	1	0	View
1995	2	1	View
1994	2	8	View
1993 (current)	2	18
1992	2	5	View
1991	1	0	View
1990	1	0	View
1989	1	0	View

Other AUDI Models

Model	Recalls	Complaints
A6	205	2,172	View
Q5	151	1,727	View
A8	138	357	View
Q7	134	1,343	View
A4	129	3,629	View
A7	120	209	View
S6	118	187	View
S3	111	122	View

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