Model year
2004 Audi S4
NHTSA lists 1 recall and 29 complaints for the 2004 Audi S4 (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE (8), ENGINE (3), ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING (3). NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 16–18 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $4,550–$5,150, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 143 complaints
- 2001 87 complaints
- 2002 22 complaints
- 2004 29 complaints
- 2005 43 complaints
- 2006 30 complaints
- 2007 13 complaints
- 2008 4 complaints
- 2009 0 complaints
- 2010 60 complaints
- 2011 26 complaints
- 2012 22 complaints
- 2013 33 complaints
- 2014 17 complaints
- 2015 1 complaints
- 2016 0 complaints
- 2018 7 complaints
- 2019 2 complaints
- 2020 17 complaints
- 2021 2 complaints
- 2022 1 complaints
- 2023 0 complaints
- 2024 0 complaints
- 2025 0 complaints
Recalls
05V096000 · Mar 15, 2005
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF XENON HEADLAMP COATING DEGRADATION OVER TIME. THE LUMINOUS TRANSMITTANCE OF THE HEADLAMP MAY DECREASE OVER A PERIOD OF TIME.
Complaints
29 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 0, fire flag on 1, injury field 0, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S4 Cabriolet · 4.2L · Manual 6-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 13 | 20 | 16 | — | — | $5,150 |
| S4 Cabriolet · 4.2L · Automatic (S6) · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 16 | 21 | 18 | — | — | $4,550 |
| S4 · 4.2L · Manual 6-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 13 | 20 | 16 | — | — | $5,150 |
| S4 · 4.2L · Automatic (S6) · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 16 | 22 | 18 | — | — | $4,550 |
| S4 Avant · 4.2L · Manual 6-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 13 | 20 | 16 | — | — | $5,150 |
| S4 Avant · 4.2L · Automatic (S6) · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 16 | 22 | 18 | — | — | $4,550 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2004 Audi S4 at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.