Audi S4 years to avoid
The Audi S4 years to avoid are 2000, 2001, 2010, 2005, 2004, 2006, 2013, 2020, 2011, 2002 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2009 is the cleanest year on record.
721
Total complaints
16
Recall campaigns
1989–2022
Years covered
10
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
S4 years to avoid
Every S4 year
Common questions
What are the worst Audi S4 years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the S4 years to avoid are 2000, 2001, 2010, 2005, 2004, 2006, 2013, 2020, 2011, 2002. The cleanest year on record is 2009.
What is the best year for the Audi S4?
By complaint volume, 2009 has the cleanest NHTSA record among S4 years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Audi S4 have?
Across all model years, the S4 has 16 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 721 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.