MYRModel Year Report

2006 Audi S4

▲ Better than typical
2006 Audi S4
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:52:29.279Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
30
Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 2006

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Exterior lighting

73% of complaints

Complaints per year

1992: 5 complaints 1992 1993: 16 complaints 1994: 7 complaints 1995: 1 complaint 1996: 0 complaints 1996 2000: 143 complaints 2001: 87 complaints 2002: 22 complaints 2003: 1 complaint 2003 2004: 29 complaints 2005: 43 complaints 2006: 30 complaints 2006 30 2007: 13 complaints 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 2000: 143 complaints 2001: 87 complaints 2001 2002: 22 complaints 2003: 1 complaint 2003 2004: 29 complaints 2005: 43 complaints 2006: 30 complaints 2006 30 2007: 13 complaints 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 2000: 143 complaints 2001: 87 complaints 2001 2002: 22 complaints 2003: 1 complaint 2003 2004: 29 complaints 2005: 43 complaints 2005 2006: 30 complaints 2006 30 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

2006: 30 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

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Exterior lighting

73% · 22 reports
Show complaint excerpts

Hid xenon headlights randomly flicker and shut off during driving. It's getting worse. Dealers "Never found" Problem which recurs continually so they never fixed this issue under warranty after being asked several times since the vehicle was new.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-03-14

Also filed under Electrical system and visibility

Intermittent headlight malfunction. Over the course of a year and a half of ownership, the right headlight has malfunctioned (Turned off), with no consistent cause apparent.

NHTSA ODI report, 2009-12-21

Air bags

23% · 7 reports
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Takata recall recall issued June '18, local dealership says they still don't have parts to complete recall work.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-07-13

Takata recall nhsta recall HV032, Audi recall 69P6, jan '17, local dealer says cannot complete recall work.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-05

Takata recall. I received my first notice of this recall on 1/17/17. It is currently 10/31/17 with the repair not yet available. I've called the dealership many times to no avail.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-10-31

Electrical system

13% · 4 reports

Visibility

3% · 1 report

Steering

3% · 1 report

Most commonly citing hydraulic power assist system.

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I leased on brand new 2006 Audi S4 on July 29,2006. In December 14,2006 this car developed a problem with the power steering of car. The car was taken to the dealership for repairs. This took four days.

NHTSA ODI report, 2007-04-03

Also filed under Power train

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    2018-03-30Air bags17V032000 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

    Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 30, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.

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    2018-06-29Air bags18V427000 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

    Remedy: Audi has notified owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag with an alternate remedy part, free of charge. The recall began June 29, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.

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Buy-smart checklist

2006 Audi S4 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Exterior lighting: 22 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 7 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 4 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 17V032000 · Air bags
  • Recall 18V427000 · Air bags
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2006 Audi S4 reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2006 Audi S4 is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Audi S4?
The most-reported component is exterior lighting, accounting for 73% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2006 Audi S4 have?
2 recalls on file for this model year.

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