2014 Audi S4 recalls and problems

The 2014 Audi S4 has 1 recall and 17 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is steering.

Pictured: a 2013 model; the 2014 may differ in details. Photo: 2013 Audi S4 by Sarah Larson from Ann Arbor, MI, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

How the 2014 compares

Average

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Average complaint count among 20 S4 model years — 11th most.

1recalls

17complaints

0crashes

0fires

0injuries

42,430median miles

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

Does your car have an open recall?
Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.

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1 recall

Air Bags

Oct 24, 2014 · NHTSA campaign 14V667000 · 101,938 vehicles

Problem: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Audi A4 and S4 vehicles manufactured February 16, 2012, to October 21, 2014, and 2013-2015 Audi Allroad vehicles manufactured March 12, 2012, to October 21, 2014. Due to an improper algorithm in the air bag control module, if a crash necessitates deployment of the side air bags, a second impact to the front of the vehicle may not command the front air bags to also deploy.

Risk: If the front air bags do not deploy in the event of a secondary impact to the front of the vehicle, there is an increased risk of occupant injury.

Remedy & notes

Volkswagen will notify owners, and Audi dealers will update the air bag control unit software, free of charge. The recall began on November 14, 2014. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-822-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69K5.

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.safercar.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Unknown or other3

Electronic Stability Control1

Equipment1

Service Brakes1

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

Complaints by year filed

2014 vs. other Audi S4 years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2014. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2014 Audi S4 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2014 Audi S4, the latest from Oct 24, 2014 (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 2014 Audi S4?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention steering (6), engine (3), fuel system (3). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.