Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2002 Audi S4 has 1 recall, 22 complaints.
1
Recalls
22
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
21V470000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2000-2001 Audi TT Coupe, TT Roadster, 2000-2002 A4, and S4 vehicles equipped with ...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
Rating for: 2002 Audi S4 4-DR. w/SAB
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 23, 2008 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ON MY 2002 AUDI S4 HAS FAILED. WITHOUT THIS DISPLAY, THE POTENTIAL FOR A HAZARDO... |
| Sep 17, 2008 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EQUIPMENT | I BOUGHT MY CAR WITH 36,XXX MILES ON IT. THE CENTER LCD SCREEN DOES NOT WORK. THE CAR IS PRACTICALLY... |
| May 17, 2008 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 AUDI S4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LCD SCREEN ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL ... |
| Apr 22, 2008 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL*THE CONTACT OWN A 2002 AUDI S4. THE CENTER INSTRUMENT PANEL DISPLAY INTERMITTENTLY FAILED TO ILLU... |
| Nov 2, 2007 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 AUDI S4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LED DISPLAY ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL... |
| Aug 15, 2007 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1. PURCHASED A 2002 AUDI S4 2.7T. 2. THE AUTO CHECK SYSTEM IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DOES NOT WORK ... |
| Sep 7, 2006 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 AUDI S4. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, T... |
| Aug 14, 2006 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | THE BRAKES BOOST/VACUUM ASSIST LINE CHECK VALVE CRACKS APART INTO TWO PIECES. THIS CAUSES THE TOTAL... |
| Feb 1, 2006 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | DASHBOARD INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LED DISPLAY IS BURNING OUT. *JB |
| Nov 7, 2005 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | CAM COVER OIL LEAKS DISCOVERED AFTER 50,000 MILE SERVICE AT APPROX 48,500 MILES 11/7/05. AUDI TSB 0... |
| Feb 9, 2004 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ONGOING COMPLAINT: BRAKES VIBRATE WHEN STOPPING. DEALER REPORTED FRONT ROTORS WARPED AND PADS HAVE... |
| Jan 1, 2004 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | HAD A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COME ON WHEN DIAGONAL, FOUND FAULT 16985 AESIS ADVISED TO REPLACE ECM. ECM... |
| Dec 29, 2003 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | BRAKES CONTINUED TO PULSATE AFTER LAST ATTEMPT TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. THE DEALER FOUND THAT THE RE... |
| Dec 11, 2003 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | I PURCHASED MY AUDO S4 AVANT NEW ON NOV. 10, 2001. IT HAS 26,000 MILES ON IT. THERE HAVE BEEN AT L... |
| Dec 10, 2003 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | PULSATION FELT WHEN BRAKING. DEALER ROAD TESTED AND REPORTED THAT THE PULSATION WAS FELT, THEY INSP... |
| Sep 17, 2003 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | BRAKES PULSATE WHEN STOPPING. DEALER ROAD TESTED VEHICLE TO CONFIRM CONDITION. DEALER REPORTED THA... |
| Feb 18, 2003 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEATS | THE DRIVER'S SEAT EXPERIENCED A ROCKING MOTION WHEN THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED. THE CONSUMER SUSPECTED... |
| Jan 9, 2003 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | BRAKES PULSATE/VIBRATE WHEN APPLIED. DEALER SERVICE TECHNICIAN FOUND THAT BOTH FRONT ROTORS HAVE EX... |
| Dec 26, 2002 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | CAR SHIMMIES AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS UNDER BRAKING. AUTO GALLERY, 21301 VENTURA BLVD., WOODLAND HILLS, CA... |
| Jan 1, 1970 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH AND WHEN DEPRESSING BRAKES THEY VIBRATED/ PULSATED. VEHICLE... |