2014 Audi S4 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other S4 years
- About as many complaints as other years 11th of 23 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Audi S4. That ranks 11th out of 23 S4 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is steering (6 complaints, 35%), typically at around 51,715 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
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- 17owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2014 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 6 | 35% | 51,715 | — | — |
| Engine | 3 | 18% | 90,010 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 18% | 58,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 18% | 58,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 18% | 8,600 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 6% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 6% | 20,000 | — | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 6% | 20,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 6% | 16,631 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2014 Audi S4 recalls (1)
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Air bags
Problem: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Audi A4 and S4 vehicles manufactured February 16, 2012, to October 21, 2014, and 2013-2015 Audi Allroad vehicles manufactured March 12, 2012, to October 21, 2014. Due to an improper algorithm in the air bag control module, if a crash necessitates deployment of the side air bags, a second impact to the front of the vehicle may not command the front air bags to also deploy.
Risk: If the front air bags do not deploy in the event of a secondary impact to the front of the vehicle, there is an increased risk of occupant injury.
Fix: Volkswagen will notify owners, and Audi dealers will update the air bag control unit software, free of charge. The recall began on November 14, 2014. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-822-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69K5.
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.
The contact owns a 2014 Audi S4. The contact stated that while driving at 70 MPH, he observed multiple unknown warning lights illuminated. The EPC warning light was also illuminated. The contact stated that the âDo Not Drive" message was displayed. Additionally, the contact stated that the…
My 2014 audi s4 has a epc light that keeps turning on while driving that car. The epc light will put the car into limp mode and will have a rough idle and can barley drive. When that light turns on you have to pull over immediately and restart the car to continue driving and is a complete safety…
The vehicle exhibits "notchy" steering at highway speeds, particularly in cold weather. At or above approximately 55 mph, the steering wheel tries to "bounce" left and right rather than maintaining center--even when traveling on a straight, freshly-paved section of interstate. The driver has to…
I have encountered the problem of air bubble formation in my fuel system (code 16903) when reading codes in my car. I thought it was just a fuel pump issue so i replaced it. I then realized it wasn't just a pump issue as the car kept reading those codes and kept stopping. I talked to a local audi…
While driving, steering can become notchy. Steering inputs are not always 100% transferred to the front wheels. There can be a "dead spot" in the steering. The car does not always follow the intended path. The problem comes and goes, and seems to be exacerbated in colder weather.
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 | 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 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 2014 Audi S4?
Owners most often report steering, engine, fuel/propulsion system problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 6 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2014 Audi S4?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2014 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 2014 has about as many complaints as a typical year, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.