Audi S4 recalls

5 recalls across 3 model years. The 2021 S4 has the most, with 4 recalls and 2 complaints.

Audi S4 recalls by model year

Model yearRecallsComplaintsOverall safety rating
2021 S442Not rated
2020 S4317Not rated
2019 S412Not rated

Recalls per year

20191
20203
20214

Most common Audi S4 problems

Based on 21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for all model years.

Electrical System16
Back Over Prevention9
Unknown or Other6
Lane Departure2
Forward Collision Avoidance1
Visibility/Wiper1
Engine1
Service Brakes1

Latest Audi S4 recalls

Back Over Prevention recall

22V-742
October 5, 2022 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · 2021 Audi A4, 2021 Audi S4, 2021 Audi A5, 2021 Audi S5 +12 more

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Audi A8, RS7, RS6 Avant, RS5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, Q8, Q7, Q5 Sportback, S4 Sedan, Q5, A7, A6, A6 Allroad, A5 Sportback, A5 Coupe, A5 Cabrioleet, A4 Sedan, A4 Allroad, E-Tron Sportback Quattro, SQ7, S5 Cabriolet, E-Tron Quattro, SQ8, SQ5 Sportback, SQ5, S8, S7, S6 Sedan, S5 Sportback, S5 Coupe, 2022 E-Tron GT, and 2021-2022 RSQ8 vehicles. Due to a software issue, a blank or black screen may be displayed instead of the rearview camera image when the vehicle is placed in reverse gear. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Tires recall

22V-034
January 26, 2022 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · 2021 Audi A4, 2021 Audi S4, 2021 Audi A5, 2021 Audi S5 +27 more

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Audi A5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, RS5 Sportback, S5 Sportback, 2020-2021 A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A6 Allroad, A6 Sedan, A7, A8, Q5, S4 Sedan, S5 Coupe, S5 Cabriolet, S6 Sedan, S7, S8, SQ5, 2021 Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RS6 Avant, RS7, RSQ8, SQ5 Sportback, SQ7, and SQ8 vehicles. The rear axle alignment may not have been inspected after the repairs for Recall 21V-295 (42L1) were performed.

Seats recall

21V-874
November 10, 2021 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · 2020 Audi S4, 2020 Audi A4, 2020 Audi S5, 2019 Audi S4 +4 more

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2017-2020 A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, 2018-2019 RS5 Coupe, 2019 RS5 Sportback, 2018-2020 A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A5 Sportback, S4 Sedan, S5 Cabriolet, S5 Coupe, and Audi S5 Sportback vehicles. The cable connecting the seat heater to the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) may have a contact fault, causing the software to misdiagnose a malfunction and disable the passenger air bag.

Seat Belts recall

21V-606
August 5, 2021 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · 2021 Audi A4, 2021 Audi S4, 2021 Audi A5, 2021 Audi S5 +15 more

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Volkswagen ID4, Audi A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A5 Sportback, A6 Allroad, A6 Sedan, A7, A8, E-Tron Quattro, E-Tron Sportback Quattro, Q3, Q5, Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RS5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, RS6 Avant, RS7, RSQ8, S4 Sedan, S5 Cabriolet, S5 Coupe, S5 Sportback, S6 Sedan, S7, S8, SQ5, SQ5 Sportback, SQ7, SQ8, and 2021-2022 S3 Sedan vehicles. The rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Suspension recall

21V-295
April 26, 2021 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · 2021 Audi A4, 2021 Audi S4, 2021 Audi A5, 2021 Audi S5 +21 more

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Q7, Q8, Q5 Sportback, SQ5 Sportback, RS6 Avant, RS7, RS Q8, 2020-2021 Audi S6 sedan, Q5, A8, S8, A7, A6 Allroad, A5 Cabriolet, A4 sedan, A4 Allroad, SQ5, S7, A6 sedan, S5 coupe, S4 sedan, S5 Cabriolet, A5 coupe, 2019-2021 RS5 coupe, A5 Sportback, S5 Sportback, RS5 Sportback vehicles. The lock nut on the trailing arm of the rear axle may break due to stress corrosion.