2019 Audi S4

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2019 Audi S4
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:37:35.661Z

Only 2 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 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Audi S4 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2019 highlighted. 1989: 0 complaints 1989 1990: 0 complaints 1991: 0 complaints 1992: 5 complaints 1993: 16 complaints 1993 1994: 7 complaints 1995: 1 complaints 1996: 0 complaints 2000: 143 complaints 2000 2001: 87 complaints 2002: 22 complaints 2003: 1 complaints 2004: 29 complaints 2004 2005: 43 complaints 2006: 30 complaints 2007: 13 complaints 2008: 4 complaints 2008 2009: 0 complaints 2010: 60 complaints 2011: 26 complaints 2012: 22 complaints 2012 2013: 32 complaints 2014: 17 complaints 2015: 1 complaints 2018: 7 complaints 2018 2019: 2 complaints 2019 2020: 16 complaints 2021: 2 complaints 2022: 1 complaints 2022
2019: 2 complaints
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YearComplaints
19890
19900
19910
19925
199316
19947
19951
19960
2000143
200187
200222
20031
200429
200543
200630
200713
20084
20090
201060
201126
201222
201332
201417
20151
20187
20192
202016
20212
20221

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 2 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SERVICE BRAKES

1 of 2 total reports mentions: service brakes.

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 AUDI S4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE BRAKES LOCKED UP. THE ABS WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE AUDI PRE-SENSE MESSAGE WAS ALSO DISPLAYED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20210504

LANE DEPARTURE

1 of 2 total reports mentions: lane departure.

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 AUDI S4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE BRAKES LOCKED UP. THE ABS WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE AUDI PRE-SENSE MESSAGE WAS ALSO DISPLAYED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20210504

ENGINE

1 of 2 total reports mentions: engine.

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I don't know because dealer will not allow me to inspect engine or send me a response to what caused failure.

NHTSA ODI report, 20250306

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20220107 — air bags, seats

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2017-2020 A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, 2018-2019 RS5 Coupe, 2019 RS5 Sportback, 2018-2020 A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A5 Sportback, S4 Sedan, S5 Cabriolet, S5 Coupe, and Audi S5 Sportback vehicles.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the connecting cable and either the heating mat or entire seat cover, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 7, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.

Campaign 21V874000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2019 Audi S4 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for lane departure issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 21V874000 (air bags, seats) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2006 ▲ 2013 ● 2005

WORST YEARS

■ 2000 ■ 2001 ◆ 2010

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FAQ

Is the 2019 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 2019 Audi S4?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2019 Audi S4 have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.