12 NHTSA safety recalls cover the Audi S4, across model years 2005–2022. Every recall repair is free at any Audi dealer.
Is yours affected? Check your S4 by VIN — or pick your model year below for every recall, complaint and fix.
Recalls and owner complaints by model year
Of the Audi S4 model years, the 2021 has the most recalls (4); the 2010 drew the most owner complaints (60).
Recalls: NHTSA campaigns covering each Audi S4 model year on this page. Complaints: owner reports filed with NHTSA for that model year, including trims and variants sold under the model name (e.g. an F-150 page counts F-150 Raptor). Separate scales: compare the shape, not the heights across panels.
| Model year | Recalls | Owner complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | no data |
| 2006 | 1 | no data |
| 2007 | 1 | no data |
| 2008 | 1 | no data |
| 2009 | 3 | no data |
| 2010 | 0 | 60 |
| 2011 | 1 | 26 |
| 2012 | 1 | 22 |
| 2013 | 1 | 33 |
| 2014 | 1 | 17 |
| 2015 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 2 | 7 |
| 2019 | 1 | 2 |
| 2020 | 3 | 16 |
| 2021 | 4 | 2 |
| 2022 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 | 0 | 0 |
What these recalls fix, grouped by the vehicle system NHTSA files them under:
Audi is recalling certain 2021-2022 A6 Allroad models due to rearview camera display failure that reduces rear visibility, increasing crash risk. Owners must have the infotainment unit replaced free of charge.
Audi is recalling 2021 A4 models with a software issue causing rearview camera displays to show blank screens, reducing rear visibility and increasing crash risk. Owners must update software for free.
Audi is recalling 2020 A4 Allroad vehicles with rear axle misalignment that may cause uneven tire wear and crash risk. Owners must get free rear axle inspection and tire replacement.
Audi is recalling certain 2017-2020 A4 models due to a faulty seat heater cable that can disable the passenger airbag during crashes. Owners must have the seat repaired free of charge.
Audi is recalling 2021 A4 models with faulty seat belts that may not secure child restraints properly during crashes. Owners must have seat belt assemblies inspected and replaced by dealers.
When the Audi S4 recalls were issued, by year — a cluster usually means one defect recalled in stages or across a platform.
Owners have filed 187 complaints with NHTSA about the Audi S4; the most reported area is power train. These are reports, not recalls: they are how NHTSA spots defects.
We have 12 NHTSA safety recalls on record for the Audi S4, covering model years 2005–2022. The most recent was issued Oct 26, 2022 (Equipment).
The 2021 Audi S4 has the most, with 4 recalls on record. Every model year with a recall is listed on this page with links to each one.
By system: Air Bags (5), Equipment (1), Back Over Prevention (1), Tires (1).
None of these recalls carries an NHTSA do-not-drive or park-outside warning, but each fixes a safety defect, so book the free repair promptly.
Run a VIN recall check: enter your 17-character VIN to see the recalls on record for your exact year, then confirm at NHTSA.gov which are still unrepaired on your vehicle. Any Audi dealer can also look it up.
Yes. Federal law requires Audi to fix safety recalls free of charge at any authorized Audi dealer, regardless of the vehicle’s age or how many owners it has had.