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Audi S4 Problems, Recalls and Owner Complaints by Model Year
Across 8 model years, NHTSA lists 14 recalls and 101 owner complaints for the Audi S4. Newest model year first. Data as of October 25, 2026.
Audi S4 by model year
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Audi S4 | 4 | 2 | |
| 2020 Audi S4 | 3 | 17 | |
| 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 |
Model years with no recall and fewer than three complaints are not listed. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. All Audi models.
Audi S4: questions owners ask
Which Audi S4 year has the most problems?
By owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the Audi S4 model years with the most are the 2013 (33), 2012 (22) and 2014 (17). Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are naturally lower; compare years of a similar age.
Which Audi S4 years have the fewest complaints?
Leaving out the newest model years (too new to compare), the fewest owner complaints were filed for the 2015 (1), 2019 (2) and 2021 (2), out of 8 model years from 2012 to 2021. A low count can also mean that year sold fewer cars.
How many recalls does the Audi S4 have?
NHTSA lists recalls for 8 Audi S4 model years, 14 in total when counted per model year (one recall often covers several years). The years with the most are the 2021 (4), 2020 (3) and 2018 (2). Check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How often does the Audi S4 fail its MOT?
In 2023 UK MOT tests, the Audi S4's first-time failure rate ranged from 8.8% for cars first registered in 2020 to 23.2% for 2010, across 4 registration years with at least 100 tests. Older cars fail more often. The most common failure areas were tyres, suspension, lights and electrics. Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results.