1996 Audi S4

○ Not enough data
1996 Audi S4
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:35:13.854Z

Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

Complaints
0

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1996

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
—

Not enough data

Complaints per year

1992: 5 complaints 1992 1993: 16 complaints 1994: 7 complaints 1995: 1 complaint 1996: 0 complaints 1996 0 2000: 143 complaints 2001: 87 complaints 2002: 22 complaints 2003: 1 complaint 2003 2004: 29 complaints 2005: 43 complaints 2006: 30 complaints 2007: 13 complaints 2007 2008: 4 complaints 2009: 0 complaints 2010: 60 complaints 2011: 26 complaints 2011 2012: 22 complaints 2013: 33 complaints 2014: 17 complaints 2015: 1 complaint 2015 2018: 7 complaints 2019: 2 complaints 2020: 17 complaints 2021: 2 complaints 2021 2022: 1 complaint
1992: 5 complaints 1992 1993: 16 complaints 1994: 7 complaints 1994 1995: 1 complaint 1996: 0 complaints 1996 0 2000: 143 complaints 2001: 87 complaints 2001 2002: 22 complaints 2003: 1 complaint 2003 2004: 29 complaints 2005: 43 complaints 2005 2006: 30 complaints 2007: 13 complaints 2007 2008: 4 complaints 2009: 0 complaints 2009 2010: 60 complaints 2011: 26 complaints 2011 2012: 22 complaints 2013: 33 complaints 2013 2014: 17 complaints 2015: 1 complaint 2015 2018: 7 complaints 2019: 2 complaints 2019 2020: 17 complaints 2021: 2 complaints 2021 2022: 1 complaint
1992: 5 complaints 1992 1993: 16 complaints 1994: 7 complaints 1994 1995: 1 complaint 1996: 0 complaints 1996 0 2000: 143 complaints 2001: 87 complaints 2001 2002: 22 complaints 2003: 1 complaint 2003 2004: 29 complaints 2005: 43 complaints 2005 2006: 30 complaints 2007: 13 complaints 2007 2008: 4 complaints 2009: 0 complaints 2009 2010: 60 complaints 2011: 26 complaints 2011 2012: 22 complaints 2013: 33 complaints 2013 2014: 17 complaints 2015: 1 complaint 2015 2018: 7 complaints 2019: 2 complaints 2019 2020: 17 complaints 2021: 2 complaints 2021 2022: 1 complaint

1996: 0 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19890
19900
19910
19925
199316
19947
19951
19960
2000143
200187
200222
20031
200429
200543
200630
200713
20084
20090
201060
201126
201222
201333
201417
20151
20187
20192
202017
20212
20221

Known problem areas

No complaint components on file for this model year.

Safety timeline

1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first

To check one car, enter its VIN on the NHTSA recall page. Check a VIN →

  1. R
    1996-04-23Electrical system96V017000 Defective ignition switches were improperly manufactured and can cause some electrical accessories to malfunction.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the ignition switch.

Buy-smart checklist

1996 Audi S4 — pre-purchase inspection

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 96V017000 · Electrical system

Other years of this model

See all years ranked →

Best years2 years

Worst years3 years

FAQ

Is the 1996 Audi S4 reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
How many recalls does the 1996 Audi S4 have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.