2001 Audi S4 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2001 Audi S4, and owners have filed 87 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
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1 safety recall for the 2001 Audi S4
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 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,…
Remedy: 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.…
87 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2001 Audi S4 have filed 87 complaints with NHTSA; 4 describe a crash. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 61,611 miles. Complaints peaked in 2007 with 31 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“I took the vehicle into the dealer (Westwood Audi) for a Safety Recall repair as requested by Audi. It was for a Driver Front Airbag Inflator replacement. The work was done but when the car was return”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 1, 2022 · Air bags
“Instrument cluster that shows safety information doesn't work so don't know what's issue with car”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 23, 2021 · Electrical system
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2001 Audi S4 (S4 Avant). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 18 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 15–16 / 22 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Compact Cars, Small Station Wagons |
| Engine | 6 cyl, 2.7 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S5); Manual 6-spd |
Compare Audi S4 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Audi S4 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 Audi S4 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 Audi S4 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 Audi S4 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 Audi S4 | 2 | 5 |
| 1993 Audi S4 | 2 | 16 |
| 1994 Audi S4 | 2 | 7 |
| 1995 Audi S4 | 2 | 1 |
| 1996 Audi S4 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 Audi S4 | 1 | 143 |
| 2001 Audi S4 | 1 | 87 |
| 2002 Audi S4 | 1 | 22 |
| 2003 Audi S4 | 1 | 1 |
| 2004 Audi S4 | 1 | 29 |
| 2005 Audi S4 | 2 | 43 |
| 2006 Audi S4 | 2 | 30 |
| 2007 Audi S4 | 2 | 13 |
| 2008 Audi S4 | 2 | 4 |
| 2009 Audi S4 | 2 | 0 |
| 2010 Audi S4 | 0 | 60 |
| 2011 Audi S4 | 1 | 26 |
| 2012 Audi S4 | 1 | 22 |
| 2013 Audi S4 | 1 | 33 |
| 2014 Audi S4 | 1 | 17 |
| 2015 Audi S4 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 Audi S4 | 2 | 7 |
| 2019 Audi S4 | 1 | 2 |
| 2020 Audi S4 | 3 | 16 |
| 2021 Audi S4 | 4 | 2 |
| 2022 Audi S4 | 1 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2001 Audi S4
How do I know if my 2001 Audi S4 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. 1 campaign currently lists the 2001 Audi S4; your car may already have been repaired under it.
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 21V470000).
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.
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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.