2008 Audi RS 4 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 2008 Audi RS 4, and owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 2008 Audi RS 4
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Inflator module (air bags)
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2005-2008 Audi A4 Sedan, A4 Avant, S4 Avant and S4 Sedan, 2007-2008 RS4 Sedan, 2004 RS4 Cabriolet, 2007-2009 A4 Cabriolet and S4 Cabriolet, 2005-2011 A6 Sedan, 2006-2011 A6 Avant, and 2007-2011 S6 Sedan vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag…
Remedy: Audi has notified owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag with an alternate remedy part, free of charge. The recall began June 29, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at…
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Inflator module (air bags)
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2006-2013 Audi A3, 2007-2009 A4 Cabriolet and S4 Cabriolet, 2008 RS4 Cabriolet, 2009-2012 Q5, and 2010-2012 Audi A5 Cabriolet and S5 Cabriolet vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.
Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator with an alternative inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 23, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service…
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Inflator module (air bags)
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2009 Audi A4 Cabriolet, S4 Cabriolet, A6 Avant, A6 Sedan and S6 Sedan vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New…
Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 30, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Note: This recall…
3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2008 Audi RS 4 have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 9,998 miles. Complaints peaked in 2010 with 2 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“I have yet to receive any response to my request for service lodged on 4 august 2010. As promised, i have provided to my dealership here in alaska. I am very disappointed once again in your lack of at”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 18, 2010 · Engine and engine cooling
“I drive a 2008 audi rs4, and my MPH and odometer readings are 10-12% higher than actuals. I have verified this several ways. Using police radar vehicles, using gps, and using other cars to pace, as we”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 4, 2010 · Unknown or other
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2008 Audi RS 4 (RS4, RS4 Cabriolet). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 14–15 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 12–13 / 19–20 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Compact Cars, Subcompact Cars |
| Engine | 8 cyl, 4.2 L |
| Transmission | Manual 6-spd |
Compare Audi RS 4 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Audi RS 4 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Audi RS 4 | 2 | 4 |
| 2008 Audi RS 4 | 3 | 3 |
Checking a specific 2008 Audi RS 4
How do I know if my 2008 Audi RS 4 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 2008 Audi RS 4; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Audi dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 17V032000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Audi models
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.