MYRModel Year Report

2020 Audi S4

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2020 Audi S4
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:39:48.283Z

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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
17

Too few to rank

Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 2020

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

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 2007: 13 complaints 2007 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 2020 17 2021: 2 complaints 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 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 2020: 17 complaints 2020 17 2021: 2 complaints 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 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 2020 17 2021: 2 complaints 2021 2022: 1 complaint

2020: 17 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

Only 17 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Electrical system

15 of 17 total reports mention: electrical system.

Show complaint excerpts

My instrument cluster and its replacements have malfunctioned multiple times.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-10-21

The primary infotainment/mmi screen randomly turns off and a system reboot occurs, which can take a period of time. This causes a loss of all parking sensors, rear view cameras, navigation etc.

NHTSA ODI report, 2025-05-11

The MMI system is frequently rebooting at random moments while driving.

NHTSA ODI report, 2025-04-30

Back over prevention

12 of 17 total reports mention: back over prevention, most commonly citing warnings and rearview system braking.

Visibility/wiper

1 of 17 total reports mentions: visibility/wiper.

Lane departure

1 of 17 total reports mentions: lane departure, most commonly citing blind spot detection.

Forward collision avoidance

1 of 17 total reports mentions: forward collision avoidance, most commonly citing warnings.

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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    2021-06-04Suspension21V295000 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the lock nuts and, if necessary, the associated bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 4, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 42L1.

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    2022-01-07Air bags, seats21V874000 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.

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    2022-03-03Suspension, tires22V034000 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rear axle, adjust the alignment as necessary, and replace any prematurely or unevenly worn tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 3, 2022.

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Buy-smart checklist

2020 Audi S4 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 15 reports on file for this year.
  • Back over prevention: 12 reports on file for this year.
  • Visibility/wiper: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 21V295000 · Suspension
  • Recall 21V874000 · Air bags, seats
  • Recall 22V034000 · Suspension, tires
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2020 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 2020 Audi S4?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 88% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2020 Audi S4 have?
3 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.