2002 Audi S4
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.
- Complaints
- 22
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2002
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2002: 22 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1989 | 0 |
| 1990 | 0 |
| 1991 | 0 |
| 1992 | 5 |
| 1993 | 16 |
| 1994 | 7 |
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1996 | 0 |
| 2000 | 143 |
| 2001 | 87 |
| 2002 | 22 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 29 |
| 2005 | 43 |
| 2006 | 30 |
| 2007 | 13 |
| 2008 | 4 |
| 2009 | 0 |
| 2010 | 60 |
| 2011 | 26 |
| 2012 | 22 |
| 2013 | 33 |
| 2014 | 17 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2018 | 7 |
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2020 | 17 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2022 | 1 |
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, 2003-10-23
Seats
3 of 22 total reports mention: seats, most commonly citing power adjust.
Show complaint excerpts
Drive's seat experienced a rocking motion when vehicle accelerated.consumer suspected possible seat frame damage.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-10-23
Driver's seat experienced a rocking motion when vehicle accelerated. Owner suspected possible seat frame damage.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-10-23
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
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2021-11-02Air bags21V470000 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.
Buy-smart checklist
2002 Audi S4 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 16 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 10 reports on file for this year.
- Seats: 3 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 21V470000 · Air bags
Other years of this model
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- 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 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.