2004 Audi S4 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other S4 years
- More complaints than other years 7th of 23 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 29 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Audi S4. That ranks 7th out of 23 S4 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (12 complaints, 41%), typically at around 54,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
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- 29owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 12 | 41% | 54,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 5 | 17% | 55,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 3 | 10% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 10% | 42,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 3 | 10% | 53,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 7% | 79,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 7% | 67,250 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 3% | 15,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 3% | 32,145 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 3% | 112,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 3% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 3% | 105,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 3% | 53,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 3% | 5,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2004 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.
Hankook tires, ventus s1 noble 2 splitting outside sidewall, caused to depressure tire, which caused to crack tire on the inner sidewall subsequently led to manufacturer claim blame on my vehicle. The tire model is under a recall, but in different size, but identical walls, manufacturing process…
After engine cools down, timing chain rattle can be heard upon starting the car. Chain rattle means that plastic guides or adjusters are worn, and might go any second. Spoke with audi rep online, which advises me that this is normal, and expected. Knowing basics of engines and transmission, i…
Xenon headlamps wiring all corroded and bare with no insulation left. Check with audi and they said our vehicle and vin is not part of any recall. Yet rcorrd-05v096-4498 in your database shows a mofification letter from vw to include our vin. There is no record according to audi service shops that…
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 audi s4. While driving at night, the low beam head lamps failed to illuminate without warning. While attempting to the head lamp bulbs, the contact noticed that the wiring was burned and damaged. The dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure, but the vin…
On saturday morning 12/15/2014 start my card and heard a rattle noise on the engine, first time it make that noise since i bought it. On my way to work i started hearing the rattle noise again but this time it was louder i was driving around 40 mph when this happened. The car started vibrating and…
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 | 29 | 1 |
| 2003 S4 | 1 | 1 |
| 2002 S4 | 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 2004 Audi S4?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, power train, engine problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 12 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Audi S4?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2004 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 2004 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.