2008 Audi S4
Only 4 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 4 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 4
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2008
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2008: 4 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 4 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Air bags
3 of 4 total reports mention: air bags.
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Takata recall. Have received latest notice (Nhsta 17V032) indicating that my vehicle needs interim remedy as soon as possible. Have called dealership (Audi burlington ma) 3-4 times to have repair scheduled over last 2 months.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-05-03
Takata airbag recall. It has been an exceptionally long time since first notified of this recall and Audi still does not have a recall fix.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-10-14
Tl* Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Audi S4. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16V382000 (Air bags) and 16V079000 (Air bags). The parts to do the recall repair were unavailable.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-01-20
Steering
1 of 4 total reports mentions: steering.
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My vehicle has intermittent problems with the power steering failure. The steering wheel goes from practically frozen to being loose without warning. This can cause driving off the road, into traffic, crash, etc.
NHTSA ODI report, 2011-11-11
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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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.
Buy-smart checklist
2008 Audi S4 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Air bags: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Steering: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 17V032000 · Air bags
- Recall 18V427000 · Air bags
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- Is the 2008 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 2008 Audi S4?
- The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 75% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2008 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.