2010 AUDI S4

0 recalls — 73 complaints — 770 TSBs

No recalls found for this vehicle.

Complaint Statistics

73 total complaints 2 crashes

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
POWER TRAIN	42
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM	6
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	6
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	5
ENGINE	4
EXTERIOR LIGHTING	2
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	2
SERVICE BRAKES	2
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	2
STEERING	1

Incident date: Dec 31, 1969

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Incident date: Dec 31, 1969

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Incident date: Dec 31, 1969

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Incident date: Mar 12, 2020

ONCE CAR IS PUT INTO REVERSE IT LAUNCHES BACK ? ALSO IN FIRST ONE PUT IN COST IT WANTS TO MOVE PRACTICALLY FORWARD .

Incident date: Apr 1, 2020

CAR SLAMMED INTO DIFFERENT GEAR, WASN'T ABLE TO SHIFT INTO 2ND AND THREW GEARBOX MALFUNCTION AND TPMS ERRORS. THANKFULLY I WAS NEAR HOME AND ABLE TO MAKE IT THERE WITHOUT AN ACCIDENT OR BEING STRANDED, BUT MY CAR IS NOW IMMOBILE. I SPOKE WITH AUDI AND THEY SAID IT WILL LIKELY BE A $4K REPAIR (MECH... Read more

Incident date: Oct 23, 2019

MY CAR FLASHED GEARBOX MALFUNCTION WHILE DRIVING DOWN INTERSTATE I-264 IN LOUISVILLE KY. CAR SEAMED FINE FOR ABOUT 2 MILES AND THEN SUDDENLY WENT LIMP AND I HAD NO GEARS. HAD TO HIT FLASHERS AND COAST INTO MEDIAN. WAS ALMOST HIT BY SEMI TRUCK. REPAIR SHOP COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG. HAPPENE... Read more

Incident date: Oct 23, 2019

Incident date: Aug 15, 2019

MECHATRONIC ISSUES.

Incident date: Jul 15, 2019

THE WHOLE CAR JERKED WHEN GOING TO 2ND GEAR AND THEN THETPMS, NO REVERSE, AND GEAR MALFUNCTION LIGHTS COMES ON. 2ND, 4TH, 6TH, AND REVERSE GEAR ARE GONE. RESTARTING THE CAR CLEARED THE WARNING AND DROVE FINE FOR 10 MILES BEFORE IT HAPPENS AGAIN. TRY RESTARTING AGAIN TO CLEAR THE WARNING BUT LIGHT ... Read more

Incident date: Dec 1, 2018

GEARBOX FAILURE SEEMS TO BE COMMON ISSUE ON THE 2010 MODEL. SEEMS A REPLACEMENT MECHATRONICS UNIT OR FULL TRANSMISSION WILL NEED TO BE DONE TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE.

Incident date: May 30, 2019

IT HAPPENED AGAIN TODAY DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY GOING UP TO SPEED, AT ABOUT 50 MPH I GOT A "GEARBOX MALFUNCTION" ERROR MESSAGE IN THE CLUSTER AND IT WOULD NOT LET ME ACCELERATE ANYMORE, IT WAS LIKE THE CAR WAS IN NEUTRAL AND PRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WOULD JUST REV UP THE ENGINE. THE MECHATRON... Read more

Incident date: May 30, 2019

Incident date: May 29, 2019

VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, THE MECHATRONICS UNIT ON MY CAR IS FAILING AND JUST MANY MANY OTHER VEHICLES OF THE SAME MAKE, MODEL, AND YEAR. THE VEHICLE CAN STOP ENGAGING GEARS AT ANY SPEED AND CAN BE VERY DANGEROUS AT ANY SPEED, ESPECIALLY ON THE HIGHWAY

Incident date: May 29, 2019

Incident date: Feb 4, 2019

TRANSMISSION FAILURE. LURCHING FROM A STOP AND LURCHING DURING SHIFT CHANGES.

Incident date: Aug 30, 2018

VEHICLE WAS AT A STOP AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT WITH BRAKE ENGAGED AND VEHICLE SUDDENLY ENGAGED INTO GEAR AND TRIED TO SURGE FORWARD. HAD TO PUT THE TRANSMISSION INTO NEUTRAL TO DISENGAGE GEAR. IN OTHER INSTANCES, VEHICLE WILL SLAM INTO GEAR ABRUPTLY WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A FULL STOP, AND ALSO LUNGES FOR... Read more

Incident date: Aug 9, 2018

GEARBOX MALFUNCTION AND TPMS MALFUNCTION WHILE DRIVING ON THE ROAD WITHIN THE CITY ABOUT 45MPH I FELT A SLIGHT JERK AND IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE WARNINGS CAME ON IN THE DASHBOARD "TIRE PRESSURE! SYSTEM MALFUNCTION" & "GEARBOX MALFUNCTION: NO REVERSE GEAR (YOU CAN CONTINUE DRIVING)" THROTTLE RESP... Read more

Incident date: Aug 9, 2018

Incident date: Dec 1, 2017

GEARBOX MALFUNCTION

Incident date: Oct 20, 2017

AUDI 7SP DL501 'S-TRONIC' TRANSMISSION FOR: 2010-2015 AUDI S4 AND S5, 2013-2015 AUDI RS5, S6 AND S7. VEHICLES EXPERIENCE MECHATRONIC UNIT FAILURE AND CLUTCH FAULTS. RESULTING IN: SUDDEN SHAKING AND VIOLENT 'JUDDERING,' HESITATION FROM THE CAR WHEN PRESSING THE GAS PEDAL, A 'SURGE' FORWARD THAT FEELS... Read more

Incident date: Sep 3, 2017

VEHICLE'S TRANSMISSION BECAME NON-OPERATIONAL WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. THIS WAS DUE TO MULTIPLE FAILED SENSORS IN THE "S TRONIC TRANSMISSION INTEGRATED SENSORS" MODULE. EARLY SENSOR FAILURE HAS BEEN A KNOWN ISSUE AS AUDI ISSUED TSB 35 12 08 2032211/1 ON DECEMBER 21, 2012 (ONLY 3 YEARS AFTER O... Read more

Incident date: May 7, 2017

MY S4 THREW THE "GEARBOX MALFUNCTION, REVERSE DISABLED" AS WELL AS A TPMS ERROR CODE WHILE IN TRAFFIC, AND WENT INTO LIMP MODE AND WOULD NOT ALLOW ME TO ACCELERATE. VERY DANGEROUS, AND INCONVENIENT. LIMPED HOME AT VERY SLOW SPEED WHILE TRANSMISSION CLUNKED AND STRUGGLED TO CHANGE GEARS. THE CODE HAS... Read more

Incident date: Apr 7, 2017

WHEN DRIVING IN REGULAR DRIVE BOX INDICATOR COMES ON. SAYING GEARBOX MALFUNCTION LIMITED FUNCTION. I ONLY HAVE 63125 MILES AND KEEP MY CAR MAINTENANCE.

Incident date: Apr 7, 2017

WHEN DRIVING IN REGULAR DRIVE BOX INDICATOR COMES ON. SAYING GEARBOX MALFUNCTION LIMITED FUNCTION. I ONLY HAVE 63125 MILES AND KEEP MY CAR MAINTENANCE.

Incident date: Apr 7, 2017

WHEN DRIVING IN REGULAR DRIVE BOX INDICATOR COMES ON. SAYING GEARBOX MALFUNCTION LIMITED FUNCTION. I ONLY HAVE 63125 MILES AND KEEP MY CAR MAINTENANCE.

Incident date: Mar 8, 2017

ONE WEEK AFTER PURCHASING CAR, CAR EXHIBITING SYMPTOMS OF MECHATRONICS UNIT FAILURE (BANG/JERK WHEN STOPPING, RPM JUMPY IN 1/2ND GEAR, REVERSE IS JUMPY).

Incident date: Jan 4, 2017

TPMS & GEARBOX MALFUNCTION CAR WILL NOT DRIVE IN REVERSE AND JERK IN FORWARD GEARS WHILE ALSO INCREASING REVS ALL BY ITSELF. MAJOR SAFETY HAZARD AS THE CAR WAS IN MOTION ON A MAJOR BUSY ROAD!

Incident date: Nov 30, 2016

MY S4 LUNGES AT STOPS, OR IT FEELS LIKE I'VE BEEN HIT FROM BEHIND. TAKEOFF FROM A STOP IS BOUNCY, BOUNCY REVERSING, ESPECIALLY UPHILL. IF I TAKE MY FOOT OFF THE BREAKS AND HESITATE BEFORE ACCELERATING, SOMETIMES IT'S SMOOTH. THE TAC BOUNCES WHILE COASTING TO A STOP, OR GOING DOWN HILL WITH FOOT OFF... Read more

Incident date: Sep 13, 2016

MY AUDI S4 2010 IS HAVING A MECHATRONIC ISSUE. WHILE DRIVING MY VEHICLE DOWN THE STREET IT DROPPED A GEAR AND A ERROR MESSAGE POPPED UP STATING GEARBOX MALFUNCTION: NO REVERSE GEAR. MY VEHICLE WAS THEN UNABLE TO REVERSE AND ALSO KEPT DROPPING AND JUMPING TO DIFFERENT GEARS. IT MADE A VERY UNSAFE AND... Read more

Incident date: Sep 13, 2016

Incident date: Sep 3, 2016

POSSIBLE DSG TRANSMISSION FAILURE GEARBOX MALFUNCTION ERROR MESSAGE ON DASH.

Incident date: Aug 8, 2016

AUDI S4 2010, ELECTRONIC PARKING BREAK RANDOMLY DISENGAGED WHILE PARKED IN A SLOPED PARKING LOT. CAR ROLLED BACK INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE CAUSING 1800 DOLLARS OF DAMAGE.

Crash

Incident date: Aug 8, 2016

FOLLOW UP ON AUDI S4 2010: ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE DISENGAGED WHILE PARKED IN SLOPED PARKING LOT. CAR ROLLED BACK INTO ANOTHER PARKED VEHICLE CAUSING 1800 DOLLARS WORTH OF DAMAGE. CALLED THE AUDI DEALERSHIP ABOUT THIS ISSUE AND THEY CLAIM "THEY HAVE NEVER HEARD OF IT. " I DID SOME RESEARCH AND APPA... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Aug 11, 2016

"WARNING: GEARBOX MALFUNCTION- YOU CAN CONTINUE DRIVING" APPEARS AFTER ABOUT 15 MINUTES OF DRIVING. THE CAR DOES NOT MALFUNCTION, CHANGES GEARS WITHOUT PROBLEMS, AND WARNING REMAINS ON SCREEN. CAR HAS 58K MILES AND HAS BEEN WELL MAINTAINED. TOOK TO AUDI DEALERSHIP AND ADVISED MODULE G676 IS BAD.... Read more

Incident date: Jun 17, 2016

MECHATRONIC FAILURE. CAR WAS FULLY SERVICED AND MAINTAINED BY AUDI HOWEVER AUDI WILL NOT PAY FOR COST OF REPLACEMENT. COST OF REPLACEMENT IS $3,000 USD. CAR DISPLAYED GEARBOX MALFUNCTION LIMITED DRIVING ABILITY, PARKING BRAKE FAILURE THEN LOST ALL DRIVE AND CAR WAS STUCK IN N. I WAS UNABLE TO SHIFT ... Read more

Incident date: Mar 19, 2016

GEARBOX MALFUNCTION LIGHT, LIMITED FUNCTION, CAR DROPS TO 10 MPH WITH NO WARNING. CAR REMOVES DRIVERS ABILITY TO CONTROL CAR IN SITUATION ON HIGHWAY LIMP MODE IS NOT SAFE AND CAN NOT BE DISABLED. CAR PERFORMS NORMAL EXCEPT FOR LIMP MODE SENSOR KNOWN FAULT

Incident date: Jun 1, 2016

HARD CLUNK WHEN SELECTING GEARS FROM P TO R TO D. WHEN COMING TO A STOP IN TRAFFIC THE CAR LURCHES FORWARD LIKE BEING REAR ENDED. SOMETIMES AFTER A COMPLETE STOP HAS BEEN MADE THE CAR WILL SURGE FORWARD A CONSIDERABLE AMOUNT WHICH MAY POSSIBLY CAUSE ME TO HIT THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME.

Incident date: Mar 28, 2016

AT 57K MILES GOT TRANS OVERHEATING WARNING WHILE DRIVING ON BACK ROADS AND CAR STARTED TO LOOSE POWER. AFTER A FEW SECS WENT AWAY. ON WAY HOME SAME THING HAPPENED AND WAS ABLE TO LIMP TO DEALER. DEALER DIAGNOSED W/ BAD MECHATRONICS UNIT WHICH APPEARS TO BE COMMON PROBLEM W/ EARLY B8 DSG TRANSMISSIO... Read more

Incident date: Mar 13, 2016

HARD CLUNK WHEN SELECTING GEARS FROM P TO R TO D. WHEN COMING TO A STOP THE CAR LURCHES FORWARD ALMOST LIKE BEING REAR ENDED. SOMETIMES AFTER A COMPLETE STOP HAS BEEN MADE THE CAR WILL BUCK FORWARD SLIGHTLY

Incident date: Jan 5, 2016

MECHATRONICS ISSUE. CAR WILL SURGE IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC WHEN OPERATING AT COLDER ENGINE TEMPERATURES. COMMON ISSUE AMONGST THE 2010-2012 MODELS.

Incident date: Jun 1, 2015

JERKY DSG TRANSMISSION SHIFTS, WHETHER DOWNSHIFTING OR UP SHIFT. GOING SLOW OR FAST, THIS ONLY HAPPENS ONCE TRANS IS UP TO TEMP, I'M PRETTY SURE MY MECHATRONICS UNIT IS FAILING.

Incident date: Jun 8, 2015

THE S-TRONIC/DSG TRANSMISSION IS HAVING ISSUES DOWNSHIFTING. IT WILL REV UP HIGH WHEN COMING TO A STOP AS WELL. THERE IS ALSO A HARSH CLUNK WHEN SHIFTING FROM NEUTRAL-DRIVE-PARK. AUDI RECOMMENDED REPLACING THE MECHATRONICS UNIT IN THE TRANSMISSION. THE MECHATRONICS CIRCUIT BOARD HAS ALREADY BEEN REP... Read more

Incident date: Sep 29, 2015

AT APPROX 55K MILES, MECHATRONICS UNIT FAILED. EXTREMELY ROUGH SHIFTS FROM 1-2 AND 2-1, LURCHING FORWARD AFTER COMING TO COMPLETE STOP. DEALERSHIP REPLACED MECHARONICS UNIT. AT 74K MILES ENTIRE DSG GEARBOX FAILED, WHILE ON HIGHWAY WITH VIRTUALLY NO POWER OR ABILITY TO ACCELERATE. LUCKILY TRAFFIC WA... Read more

Incident date: Aug 11, 2015

SYMPTOMATIC DSG ENGAGEMENT ISSUES. BRAKING DOWN TO 0 MPH FROM GEARS ABOVE 1ST WILL HOLD THE GEAR UNTIL THE LAST SECOND BEFORE TOTAL STOP WHERE IT FEELS THE CAR IS REAR ENDED AND LOUD BANG IN THE TRANSMISSION. MOVING FROM REVERSE TO DRIVE AND BACK CAN SOMETIMES CAUSE LOUD BANG IN TRANSMISSION. ... Read more

Incident date: Apr 10, 2015

I HAVE JUST RECENTLY PURCHASED THIS CAR FROM AN OLDER MAN WHO WAS VERY KIND TO THE CAR. I HAVE HAD THIS VEHICLE FOR THE WHOLE TWO MONTHS WHEN I ENTERED MY GARAGE TO LEAVE FOR THE DAY I RECEIVED A"GEAR BOX MALFUNCTION, YOU MAY CONTINUE DRIVING: LIMITED FUNCTIONALITY CODE" I HAVE DONE MY HOURS OF RESE... Read more

Incident date: Apr 5, 2015

I WAS DRIVING AND CAME UP TO STOP LIGHT. CAR FLASHED UP WARNING SAYING GEARBOX MALFUNCTION LIMITED FUNCTIONALITY. CAR WOULD NOT CHANGE UP OR DOWN SMOOTHLY OR QUICKLY. LOSS OF POWER ON EVERY SHIFT FOR OVER A SECOND. HAD AUDI OF STEVENS CREEK CHANGE DSG FLUID A COUPLE OF WEEK PRIOR. *TR

Incident date: Mar 11, 2014

THE DSG TRANSMISSION IS VERY JERKY IN 1-2 GEARS IT OPERATES AS THOUGH THE CLUTCH IS NOT ENGAGING/DISENGAGING PROPERLY. WHEN TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED THE ENGINE RPMS WANDER AS THOUGH THE CLUTCH IS ENGAGING AND DISENGAGING. STARTING FROM A DEADSTOP OR DRIVING A... Read more

Incident date: Dec 8, 2014

RECEIVED "GEARBOX MALFUNCTION WARNING, OKAY TO CONTINUE DRIVING" WARNING ON THE DASH WHILE DRIVING 45MPH, THREE MILES AWAY FROM HOME. ARRIVED 20 FEET FROM MY RESIDENCE AND RECEIVED ANOTHER ERROR, "PARKING BRAKE MALFUNCTION." THE CAR WENT INTO LIMP MODE; WITH PRESSURE BEING APPLIED TO GAS PEDAL, NO V... Read more

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EPA Fuel Economy — 2010 AUDI S4

Trim / Engine	City MPG	Highway MPG	Combined MPG	Fuel Type	Annual Fuel Cost
3.0L 6-cyl, Automatic (S7) (All-Wheel Drive)	18.0	28.0	21.0	Premium	$3,300
3.0L 6-cyl, Manual 6-spd (All-Wheel Drive)	18.0	27.0	21.0	Premium	$3,300

CO2 Emissions: 423.2 g/mile (Compact Cars)

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

Technical Service Bulletins — 2010 AUDI S4

770 manufacturer communications from 548 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	71
350000 EQUIPMENT	63
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	59
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL	58
060000 ENGINE (PWS)	40
100000 POWER TRAIN	37
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE	34
010000 STEERING	32

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This bulletin provides information when the air conditioning is no longer operative; DTC 00457, 00256, 01592.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This bulletin provides general information regarding outside air temperature readings.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This bulletin provides information when the sunglass holder will not close or is stuck closed.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This bulletin provides information when the remote control key is inoperative.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This bulletin provides information on visual concerns with the headlight lens.

121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

This bulletin provides information on visual concerns with the headlight lens.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This bulletin contains repair information for when there is a creaking/squeaking from the steering column when steering slowly.

012000 STEERING:COLUMN

This bulletin contains repair information for when there is a creaking/squeaking from the steering column when steering slowly.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This bulletin provides information for when the steering column adjustment does not work.

012000 STEERING:COLUMN

This bulletin provides information for when the steering column adjustment does not work.

353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

This bulletin provides information pertaining to MMI Navigation database concerns.

134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

This bulletin provides information for when there are noises from the headliner/sunroof area.

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

This bulletin provides information on how to set up and use the SD Creator for obtaining vehicle software updates via the Mirror Server.

118520 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:PARKING ASSIST:SENSORS

This bulletin provides information when the parking assistance provides false warnings.

118510 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:PARKING ASSIST:SOFTWARE

This bulletin provides information when the parking assistance provides false warnings.

118820 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:HILL DESCENT ASSIST:SENSOR

This bulletin provides information for when the ABS/ESC speed sensor has an implausible signal.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This bulletin provides information for when the ABS/ESC speed sensor has an implausible signal.

036400 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT

This bulletin provides information for when the ABS/ESC speed sensor has an implausible signal.

117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

This bulletin provides general information about the outside air temperature reading.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin provides information on the VAS 611 015 PICO-NVH tool for professional noise analysis.

123000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS

This bulletin provides information pertaining to when there are foreign objects inside of a headlight or taillight.

121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

This bulletin provides information pertaining to when there are foreign objects inside of a headlight or taillight.

355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

This bulletin provides damage assessment guidelines for textile seat covers.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This bulletin provides instructions regarding unauthorized chip tuning (TD1).

350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin provides information for when unauthorized/unjustified DTC memory entries are captured in ODIS test Plans (Ghost faults).

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This bulletin provides information for when unauthorized/unjustified DTC memory entries are captured in ODIS test Plans (Ghost faults).

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This bulletin provides information on the additional reporting requirements for safety related inquiries.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This bulletin provides information on professional noise analysis with the VAS 611 015 PICO NVH Tool.

353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

This bulletin provides information for when the customer has concerns about the navigation route guidance.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin provides information for when the customer has concerns about the navigation route guidance.

130000 VISIBILITY

This bulletin provides information for when exterior glass cleaning is needed.

138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

This bulletin provides information on the GFF test plan required when replacing the A/C compressor.

011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

This bulletin provides information for instances where the steering wheel leather is damaged.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This bulletin provides information on checking for debris when replacing an engine.

138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

This bulletin provides information for when an unpleasant odor is coming from the heating and ventilation system.

138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

This bulletin provides information for when an unpleasant odor is coming from the heating and ventilation system.

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

This bulletin provides detailed information on the proper documentation of optical concerns for headlights and taillights.

355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

This bulletin provides instructions for ordering replacement Safety Certification labels or VIN plates.

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

This bulletin provides details on how to properly document optical concerns in headlights and taillights for warranty submissions.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This bulletin provides information for when the customer advises that there is cracking, grinding, rattling, humming, whining, or similar interference.

010000 STEERING

This bulletin contains instructions for when the vehicle pulls to one side or the steering wheel is crooked.

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

This bulletin provides information for when there are noises when braking, and the brake pad thickness is OK.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This bulletin provides information for when there are noises when braking, and the brake pad thickness is OK.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This bulletin provides information for when there are noises when braking, and the brake pad thickness is OK.

010000 STEERING

This bulletin contains instructions for when the vehicle pulls to one side or the steering wheel is crooked.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This information bulletin contains a background on the outside air temperature reading.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This bulletin provides information on the discontinuation and mixing of Audi-approved engine coolants.

010000 STEERING

This bulletin states that squeaking noises which may be more prevalent in wet weather during steering is normal and repair is not needed.

200000 WHEELS

This technical service bulletin provides instructions for correcting a clicking sound from the wheel bearing(s).

116300 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE

This bulletin provides instructions for when the anti-theft alarm has gone off for no reason, or did not go off at all. No DTCs are stored.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This bulletin contains instructions for when to add gasoline additives for cleaning the injectors.

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

This bulletin contains instructions for when to add gasoline additives for cleaning the injectors.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Support for Customers Affected by Alternator Back-order

160000 STRUCTURE

This bulletin provides instructions for when the exterior trim has spots.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Support for Customers Affected by Alternator Back-order

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Support for Customers Affected by Alternator Back-order

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Support for Customers Affected by Alternator Back-order

353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT

This bulletin advises that the MMI screen may freeze, or go blank and then restart when a special character like a symbol or emoticon is used in the name field for contact(s).

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This bulletin contains instructions for when the zirconium inserts found to be not firmly attached during service work.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Support for Customers Affected by Alternator Back-order

112000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR

Support for Customers Affected by Alternator Back-order

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

SAFETY RECALLS, COMPLIANCE RECALLS and STOP SALES

171200 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LOCK

This technical service bulletin provides troubleshooting information for the vehicle locking system.

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

This technical service bulletin provides troubleshooting for brake noise.

012000 STEERING:STEERING WHEEL /HANDLE BAR:HAND HEATER/COOLER

This bulletin explains that the steering wheel may warm up while being held leading to the impression that he steering wheel isn't heating evenly.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin explains that the steering wheel may warm up while being held leading to the impression that he steering wheel isn't heating evenly.

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

This bulletin explains that the steering wheel may warm up while being held leading to the impression that he steering wheel isn't heating evenly.

130000 VISIBILITY

This bulletin provides instructions on how to properly clean exterior glass.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin provides instructions on how to properly clean exterior glass.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This informational bulletin contains instructions on how to download and use the Audi Frequency App.

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

This informational bulletin contains instructions on how to download and use the Audi Frequency App.

199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

Message "TPMS" in dash insert

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This informational bulletin contains instructions for when the message "Audi pre sense currently restricted. See owner's manual" is displayed in the instrument cluster without DTCs.

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

This informational bulletin contains instructions on how to download and use the Audi Frequency App.

010000 STEERING

This bulletin provides information regarding vibrations or movement that are felt in the wheel.

138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

This informational bulletin details on how to get a GFF test plan for A/C compressor replacements.

138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

This bulletin contains instructions for properly cleaning and removing a musty odor from the heating and ventilation system.

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

This Document informs dealers on the new DSG transmission warranty extension for 2010-2012 S4 & S5 vehicles

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This Document informs dealers on the new DSG transmission warranty extension for 2010-2012 S4 & S5 vehicles

200000 WHEELS

This bulletin describes the proper procedure to address a clicking or clacking noise from the wheel bearing

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

This is an informational bulletin containing information about the outside temperature reading.

350000 EQUIPMENT

Dealer Communication: Vehicle Sales Reporting, Reinstatement, and Audit Policy

021600 SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING

This bulletin describes the proper procedure to address a clicking or clacking noise from the wheel bearing

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This bulletin contains instructions for using the UV additive to find engine oil leaks.

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

This informational bulletin contains instructions on how to download and use the Audi Frequency App.

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

This bulletin provides instructions on how to clean the secondary air ports if they have too much carbon and cause a restriction.

118530 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:PARKING ASSIST:WARNING

This bulletin contains technical information regarding when the parking aid sporadically warns of obstacles that don't exist or it is inoperative/constant warning.

118520 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:PARKING ASSIST:SENSORS

This bulletin contains technical information regarding when the parking aid sporadically warns of obstacles that don't exist or it is inoperative/constant warning.

118510 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:PARKING ASSIST:SOFTWARE

This bulletin contains technical information regarding when the parking aid sporadically warns of obstacles that don't exist or it is inoperative/constant warning.

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

This informational bulletin provides diagnostic information for brake conditions.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin contains instructions for identifying and mixing factory fill coolants.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This bulletin contains instructions for identifying and mixing factory fill coolants.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin contains instructions for identifying and mixing factory fill coolants.

062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

This bulletin contains instructions for identifying and mixing factory fill coolants.

010000 STEERING

This information bulletin provides an explanation for squeaking noises heard when the steering wheel is turned or maneuvered.

200000 WHEELS

This technical service bulletin provides instructions for correcting a clicking sound from the wheel bearing(s).

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

This bulletin contains general instructions for software updates.

198000 TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE

This informational bulletin explains how the temporary/collapsible spare wheel inflates.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This informational bulletin explains how the temporary/collapsible spare wheel inflates.

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

This informational bulletin explains how the temporary/collapsible spare wheel inflates.

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NHTSA Safety Investigations — AUDI S4

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE — Closed — Model Year: 1994

FUEL SUPPLY LINE LEAK

There is no summary currently available

AUDI S4 — All Years Overview

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

176 Total Recalls

721 Total Complaints

1 Investigations

23 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	8	1	View
2021	92	2	View
2020	14	34	View
2019	4	3	View
2018	8	9	View
2015	2	1	View
2014	2	23	View
2013	2	34	View
2012	2	27	View
2011	2	34	View
2010 (current)	0	73
2009	4	0	View
2008	4	4	View
2007	4	21	View
2006	4	37	View
2005	4	54	View
2004	1	37	View
2003	1	1	View
2002	2	31	View
2001	2	92	View
2000	2	171	View
1996	1	0	View
1995	2	1	View
1994	2	8	View
1993	2	18	View
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