2003 Audi S4 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other S4 years
- Not enough data 18th of 23 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2003 Audi S4. That ranks 18th out of 23 S4 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (1 complaints, 100%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
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- 1owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2003 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2003 Audi S4 recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Exterior lighting:headlights
Problem: 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.
Risk: This condition could affect a driver's field of view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the left and right xenon headlamp reflectors free of charge. The recall began on april 11, 2005. Owners may contact audi at 1-800-822-2834.
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.
Car would not go into reverse. *nm
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 | 1 | 1 |
| 2002 S4 | 22 | 1 |
| 2001 S4 | 87 | 1 |
| 2000 S4 | 143 | 1 |
| 1996 S4 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995 S4 | 1 | 2 |
See all Audi S4 problems by year, every Audi model, or the Audi VIN decoder.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Audi S4?
Owners most often report power train problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Audi S4?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2003 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 2003 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.