2014 Audi S4
Only 17 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 17 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 17
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2014
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2014: 17 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 17 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Steering
6 of 17 total reports mention: steering.
Show complaint excerpts
The contact owns a 2014 Audi S4. The contact stated that while driving at 70 MPH, he observed multiple unknown warning lights illuminated. The EPC warning light was also illuminated.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-04-16
Tl*the contact owns a 2014 Audi S4. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 40 MPH, the steering wheel seized and the stop car steering system default warning light illuminated.
NHTSA ODI report, 2015-02-06
Power train
3 of 17 total reports mention: power train.
Fuel/propulsion system
3 of 17 total reports mention: fuel/propulsion system.
Engine
3 of 17 total reports mention: engine.
Show complaint excerpts
Carbon build up
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-05-19
Service brakes
1 of 17 total reports mentions: service brakes.
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Brakes light came on and pads are worn and rotors are warped at only 16,000 miles. Had the Audi dealer in westlake village, California replaces both pads and rotors.
NHTSA ODI report, 2015-08-10
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2014-11-11Air bags14V667000 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and Audi dealers will update the air bag control unit software, free of charge. The recall began on November 14, 2014. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-822-2834.
Buy-smart checklist
2014 Audi S4 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Steering: 6 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Fuel/propulsion system: 3 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 14V667000 · Air bags
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2014 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 2014 Audi S4?
- The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 35% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2014 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.