MYRModel Year Report

2002 Audi S4

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2002 Audi S4
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:43:32.862Z

Only 22 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 22 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Audi S4 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2002 highlighted. 1992: 5 complaints 1992 1993: 16 complaints 1994: 7 complaints 1995: 1 complaints 1996: 0 complaints 1996 2000: 143 complaints 2001: 87 complaints 2002: 22 complaints 2002 2003: 1 complaints 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 complaints 2015 2018: 7 complaints 2019: 2 complaints 2020: 16 complaints 2021: 2 complaints 2021 2022: 1 complaints 2022
2002: 22 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
202016
20212
20221

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 22 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SERVICE BRAKES

16 of 22 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

10 of 22 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing instrument cluster/panel.

Show complaint excerpts

THE DRIVER'S SEAT EXPERIENCED A ROCKING MOTION WHEN THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED. THE CONSUMER SUSPECTED POSSIBLE SEAT FRAME DAMAGE. *AK THE SEAT WOULD ROCK FORWARD AND BACKWARD UPON ACCELERATION AND DECELERATION.

NHTSA ODI report, 20031023

SEATS

3 of 22 total reports mention: seats, most commonly citing power adjust.

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DRIVE'S SEAT EXPERIENCED A ROCKING MOTION WHEN VEHICLE ACCELERATED.CONSUMER SUSPECTED POSSIBLE SEAT FRAME DAMAGE.*AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20031023

DRIVER'S SEAT EXPERIENCED A ROCKING MOTION WHEN VEHICLE ACCELERATED. OWNER SUSPECTED POSSIBLE SEAT FRAME DAMAGE.*AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20031023

EQUIPMENT

1 of 22 total reports mentions: equipment.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

1 of 22 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing engine.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20211102 — air bags

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver frontal airbag inflator with an alternative inflator, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 2, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.

Campaign 21V470000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2002 Audi S4 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (16 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (10 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seats issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 21V470000 (air bags) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2006 ▲ 2013 ● 2005

WORST YEARS

■ 2000 ■ 2001 ◆ 2010

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FAQ

Is the 2002 Audi S4 reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2002 Audi S4?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 73% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2002 Audi S4 have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.