2002 Audi S4 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other S4 years
- More complaints than other years 9th of 23 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Audi S4. That ranks 9th out of 23 S4 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (10 complaints, 45%), typically at around 57,000 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
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- 22owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 Audi S4 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 10 | 45% | 57,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 9 | 41% | 25,356 | — | — |
| Seats | 3 | 14% | 11,493 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 5% | 48,850 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 5% | 36,254 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 Audi S4 recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
Problem: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2000-2001 Audi TT Coupe, TT Roadster, 2000-2002 A4, and S4 vehicles equipped with Non-Azide Driver Air Bag Inflators (NADI) that do not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. Due to a manufacturing issue, the NADI inflators may absorb moisture, possibly causing the air bag to deploy improperly in the event of a crash.
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, the air bag may not properly protect the occupant, increasing the risk of serious injury or death.
Fix: Dealers will replace the driver frontal airbag inflator with an alternative inflator, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 2, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69CJ.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Tl*the contact own a 2002 audi s4. The center instrument panel display intermittently failed to illuminate. When the failure occurred half of the display was well lit while the other half was not. Occasionally there was also an odor similar to electrical smoke. The dealer was not notified of the…
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 audi s4. The contact stated that the lcd screen on the instrument panel has lines running through the screen, which prevent him from viewing the information. He has not yet taken the vehicle to the dealer. The failure mileage was 57,000. Updated 5/5/09 *cn updated…
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 audi s4. While driving approximately 45 mph on normal road conditions, the instrument panel displayed missing and faded pixels, as well as incomplete information about the vehicle. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure…
Instrument cluster on my 2002 audi s4 has failed. Without this display, the potential for a hazardous situation increases due to not being able to read the errors which would normally be displayed. I am aware of this being a very common faulty part and would recommend looking into a recall. *tr
I bought my car with 36,xxx miles on it. The center lcd screen does not work. The car is practically brand new and the center cluster information center is busted. Its barely readable, but display important user diagnostic/info about the car (service lights, etc). This is unacceptable and i would…
Other Audi S4 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 S4 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 S4 | 2 | 4 |
| 2020 S4 | 16 | 3 |
| 2019 S4 | 2 | 1 |
| 2018 S4 | 7 | 2 |
| 2015 S4 | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 S4 | 17 | 1 |
| 2013 S4 | 33 | 1 |
| 2012 S4 | 22 | 1 |
| 2011 S4 | 26 | 1 |
| 2010 S4 | 60 | 0 |
| 2009 S4 | 0 | 2 |
| 2008 S4 | 4 | 2 |
| 2007 S4 | 13 | 2 |
| 2006 S4 | 30 | 2 |
| 2005 S4 | 43 | 2 |
| 2004 S4 | 29 | 1 |
| 2003 S4 | 1 | 1 |
| 2002 | 22 | 1 |
| 2001 S4 | 87 | 1 |
| 2000 S4 | 143 | 1 |
| 1996 S4 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995 S4 | 1 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Audi S4?
Owners most often report electrical system, service brakes, hydraulic, seats problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 10 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Audi S4?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2002 Audi S4 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other S4 model years, the 2002 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.