MYRModel Year Report

Audi S4 — years to avoid

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA.

2 model years to avoid, 1 to watch and 2 best bets. Tap a year to see its problem areas, recalls and buy-smart checklist.

Avoid2 years

Caution1 year

Best bets2 years

Complaint history

1989: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1989 1990: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1991: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1992: 5 complaints, Not enough data 1993: 16 complaints, Not enough data 1994: 7 complaints, Not enough data 1994 1995: 1 complaint, Not enough data 1996: 0 complaints, Not enough data 2000: 143 complaints, Avoid 2000 2001: 87 complaints, Avoid 2002: 22 complaints, Not enough data 2003: 1 complaint, Not enough data 2004: 29 complaints, Not enough data 2005: 43 complaints, Recommended 2006: 30 complaints, Recommended 2007: 13 complaints, Not enough data 2008: 4 complaints, Not enough data 2009: 0 complaints, Not enough data 2009 2010: 60 complaints, Caution 2011: 26 complaints, Not enough data 2012: 22 complaints, Not enough data 2013: 33 complaints, Recommended 2014: 17 complaints, Not enough data 2014 2015: 1 complaint, Not enough data 2018: 7 complaints, Not enough data 2019: 2 complaints, Not enough data 2019 2020: 16 complaints, Not enough data 2021: 2 complaints, Not enough data 2022: 1 complaint, Not enough data 2000 · 143
1989: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1989 1990: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1991: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1992: 5 complaints, Not enough data 1992 1993: 16 complaints, Not enough data 1994: 7 complaints, Not enough data 1995: 1 complaint, Not enough data 1995 1996: 0 complaints, Not enough data 2000: 143 complaints, Avoid 2000 2001: 87 complaints, Avoid 2002: 22 complaints, Not enough data 2003: 1 complaint, Not enough data 2004: 29 complaints, Not enough data 2004 2005: 43 complaints, Recommended 2006: 30 complaints, Recommended 2007: 13 complaints, Not enough data 2007 2008: 4 complaints, Not enough data 2009: 0 complaints, Not enough data 2010: 60 complaints, Caution 2010 2011: 26 complaints, Not enough data 2012: 22 complaints, Not enough data 2013: 33 complaints, Recommended 2013 2014: 17 complaints, Not enough data 2015: 1 complaint, Not enough data 2016 2018: 7 complaints, Not enough data 2019: 2 complaints, Not enough data 2019 2020: 16 complaints, Not enough data 2021: 2 complaints, Not enough data 2022: 1 complaint, Not enough data 2022 2000 · 143
1989: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1989 1990: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1991: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1991 1992: 5 complaints, Not enough data 1993: 16 complaints, Not enough data 1993 1994: 7 complaints, Not enough data 1995: 1 complaint, Not enough data 1995 1996: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1997 2000: 143 complaints, Avoid 2000 2001: 87 complaints, Avoid 2002: 22 complaints, Not enough data 2003: 1 complaint, Not enough data 2003 2004: 29 complaints, Not enough data 2005: 43 complaints, Recommended 2005 2006: 30 complaints, Recommended 2007: 13 complaints, Not enough data 2007 2008: 4 complaints, Not enough data 2009: 0 complaints, Not enough data 2009 2010: 60 complaints, Caution 2011: 26 complaints, Not enough data 2011 2012: 22 complaints, Not enough data 2013: 33 complaints, Recommended 2013 2014: 17 complaints, Not enough data 2015: 1 complaint, Not enough data 2015 2017 2018: 7 complaints, Not enough data 2019: 2 complaints, Not enough data 2019 2020: 16 complaints, Not enough data 2021: 2 complaints, Not enough data 2021 2022: 1 complaint, Not enough data 2000 · 143
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  • Caution
  • Recommended
  • Not enough data

Every year, ranked

Newest first. Find your year, then open it for the full report.

YearRankingComplaintsCompared with a typical year
2022 ○ Not enough data 1 Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2021 ○ Not enough data 2 Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2020 ○ Not enough data 16 Only 16 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2019 ○ Not enough data 2 Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2018 ○ Not enough data 7 Only 7 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2016–2017 No NHTSA records on file — this model year may not have been sold, or no complaints, recalls or investigations were ever filed against it.
2015 ○ Not enough data 1 Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2014 ○ Not enough data 17 Only 17 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2013 ▲ Recommended 33 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
2012 ○ Not enough data 22 Only 22 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2011 ○ Not enough data 26 Only 26 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2010 ◆ Caution 60 This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
2009 ○ Not enough data 0 Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2008 ○ Not enough data 4 Only 4 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2007 ○ Not enough data 13 Only 13 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2006 ▲ Recommended 30 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
2005 ● Recommended 43 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
2004 ○ Not enough data 29 Only 29 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2003 ○ Not enough data 1 Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2002 ○ Not enough data 22 Only 22 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2001 ■ Avoid 87 This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.
2000 ■ Avoid 143 This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.
1997–1999 No NHTSA records on file — this model year may not have been sold, or no complaints, recalls or investigations were ever filed against it.
1996 ○ Not enough data 0 Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1995 ○ Not enough data 1 Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1994 ○ Not enough data 7 Only 7 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1993 ○ Not enough data 16 Only 16 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1992 ○ Not enough data 5 Only 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1991 ○ Not enough data 0 Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1990 ○ Not enough data 0 Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1989 ○ Not enough data 0 Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
How the rankings work

Each model year’s distinct NHTSA complaint count is compared with the median of the same model’s other eligible years.

  • ▲ Recommended

    At least 30% fewer complaints than the model’s typical year.

  • ● Recommended

    Within 30% of the model’s typical year.

  • ◆ Caution

    30% to 100% more complaints than the typical year.

  • ■ Avoid

    More than double the complaints of the typical year.

  • ○ Not enough data

    Fewer than 30 complaints on file, or too few other years to compare with — too few for a fair verdict.

Recalls

16

recalls on file across every Audi S4 model year.

Open a year above to see that year’s own recalls, investigations, and remedies.

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