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2004 Audi S4 Recalls, Complaints & Specs

1 safety recall lists the 2004 Audi S4, and owners have filed 29 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

1
safety recall
29
owner complaints to NHTSA
0 / 1
complaints citing a crash / fire
16–18
MPG combined (EPA)

1 safety recall for the 2004 Audi S4

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Headlights (exterior lighting)

    NHTSA 05V096000 Reported 9,965 vehicles potentially affected VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC

    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.

    Remedy: 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.

29 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2004 Audi S4 have filed 29 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a fire. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 56,681 miles. Complaints peaked in 2009 with 14 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“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”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 30, 2018 · Tires

“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, whic”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 24, 2017 · Engine

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 2004 Audi S4 (S4 Avant, S4 Cabriolet). Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined16–18 mpg
City / Highway13–16 / 20–22
FuelPremium
EPA classCompact Cars, Small Station Wagons, Subcompact Cars
Engine8 cyl, 4.2 L
TransmissionAutomatic (S6); Manual 6-spd

Compare Audi S4 model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Audi S4 model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1989 Audi S410
1990 Audi S410
1991 Audi S410
1992 Audi S425
1993 Audi S4216
1994 Audi S427
1995 Audi S421
1996 Audi S410
2000 Audi S41143
2001 Audi S4187
2002 Audi S4122
2003 Audi S411
2004 Audi S4129
2005 Audi S4243
2006 Audi S4230
2007 Audi S4213
2008 Audi S424
2009 Audi S420
2010 Audi S4060
2011 Audi S4126
2012 Audi S4122
2013 Audi S4133
2014 Audi S4117
2015 Audi S411
2018 Audi S427
2019 Audi S412
2020 Audi S4316
2021 Audi S442
2022 Audi S411

Checking a specific 2004 Audi S4

How do I know if my 2004 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 2004 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 05V096000).

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

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.