2001 Audi S4 recalls and problems

The 2001 Audi S4 has 1 recall and 87 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is electrical system.

2000 Audi S4
Pictured: a 2000 model; the 2001 may differ in details. Photo: 2000 Audi S4 by DestinationFearFan, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
How the 2001 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Highest complaint count among 20 S4 model years — 2nd most.

1recalls
87complaints
4crashes
0fires
0injuries
60,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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1 recall

Air Bags

Jun 23, 2021 · NHTSA campaign 21V470000 · 62,812 vehicles

Problem: 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 Inflators (NADI) that do not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. 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.

Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, the air bag may not properly protect the occupant, increasing the risk of serious injury or death.

Remedy & notes

Dealers will replace the driver frontal airbag inflator with an alternative inflator, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 2, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69CJ.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Electrical System47
Engine11
Tires10
Seats6
Air Bags3
Exterior Lighting3
Service Brakes2
Visibility2
Back Over Prevention1
Equipment1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2000: 3 complaints20002001: 6 complaints2002: 3 complaints20022004: 19 complaints2005: 5 complaints20052006: 6 complaints2007: 31 complaints2007312008: 3 complaints2009: 7 complaints20092011: 1 complaints2015: 1 complaints20152021: 1 complaints2022: 1 complaints20221

2001 vs. other Audi S4 years

2000: 143 complaints20001432001: 87 complaints2002: 22 complaints20022003: 1 complaints2004: 29 complaints20042005: 43 complaints2006: 30 complaints20062007: 13 complaints2008: 4 complaints20082010: 60 complaints2011: 26 complaints20112012: 22 complaints2013: 33 complaints20132014: 17 complaints2015: 1 complaints20152018: 7 complaints2019: 2 complaints20192020: 17 complaints2021: 2 complaints20212022: 1 complaints20221

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2001. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2001 Audi S4 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2001 Audi S4, the latest from Jun 23, 2021 (air bags). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2001 Audi S4?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention electrical system (47), engine (11), tires (10). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.