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Built from NHTSA complaints and recalls collected for this model, generated October 26, 2026. Totals reflect what has been collected, not every complaint ever filed.

Recalls

0 total

Safety issues the manufacturer must repair for free. A recall means confirm the fix was done, not walk away.

No recalls on record for this model

No safety recalls were found in this dataset. It is still worth entering the exact VIN on NHTSA before purchase, since recalls can be added at any time.

Owner complaints by system

60 total

Unverified reports owners filed with NHTSA, grouped by the part of the car. Useful for spotting patterns. Open a group to read recent examples.

Engine & powertrain

Minor54

Most reports here involve transmission slipping.

transmission slipping 35fluid leaks 8unintended acceleration 4
A recent report: ONCE CAR IS PUT INTO REVERSE IT LAUNCHES BACK ? ALSO IN FIRST ONE PUT IN COST IT WANTS TO MOVE PRACTICALLY FORWARD .

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11320167 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Electrical & infotainment

Minor1

Most reports here involve other issues.

other issues 1
A recent report: CONDENSATION BUILD-UP IN HEADLIGHT HOUSING ON VARIOUS AUDI VEHICLES THAT DOES NOT DISSIPATE REGARDLESS OF WEATHER OR DURATION OF HID LIGHTS BEING ON. *TR

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #10418207 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Brakes

Worth reading2

Most reports here involve rollaway. Of these, 2 mention a crash.

rollaway 2
A recent report: AUDI S4 2010, ELECTRONIC PARKING BREAK RANDOMLY DISENGAGED WHILE PARKED IN A SLOPED PARKING LOT. CAR ROLLED BACK INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE CAUSING 1800 DOLLARS OF DAMAGE.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #10894981 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Other systems

Minor3

Most reports here involve other issues.

other issues 3
A recent report: Unknown

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11688973 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Is 60 complaints a lot? They were filed between 2010 and 2025, roughly 4 a year, which is fewer than the typical model in this dataset. We do not have sales figures for this model, so treat this as a rough volume, not a rate per car on the road. Popular, high-volume models naturally collect more complaints over time.

How does it compare with other years? The 2010 has 60 complaints on file, more than the 2011 (26). That is the most of the 6 model years of the Audi S4 we cover. Older model years have had longer to collect complaints.