Complaints
171
Crashes
9
Fires
0
Injuries
7
Fatalities
—
Recalls
1
Worst 2000 Audi S4 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#129 complaints
Instrument Cluster
Avg mileage:99,691 mi
#219 complaints
Tire Defects
Avg mileage:80,000 mi
#319 complaints
Tires:Sidewall
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2000 Audi S4.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instrument Cluster | 29 | — | — | 99,691 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 19 | — | — | 80,000 mi | |
| Tires:Sidewall | 19 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module | 15 | — | — | 74,563 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 13 | 2 | — | 59,418 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 12 | — | — | 65,992 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Air:Antilock:Control Unit/Module | 9 | — | — | 63,393 mi | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Anti-Theft:Control Module | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Abs Warning Light | 5 | — | — | 61,307 mi | |
| Airbags | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Manual Transmission | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Air:Antilock:Abs Warning Light | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Column Locking:Anti-Theft Device | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention:Warnings:External/Pedestrian Alert | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Turbo/Supercharger | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Other:Storage:Fuel Gauge System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Parking Brake:Conventional | 1 | 1 | — | — |
Instrument Cluster
29
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
99,691
Tire Defects
19
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
80,000
Tires:Sidewall
19
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module
15
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
74,563
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
13
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
59,418
Electrical Faults
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
65,992
Service Brakes, Air:Antilock:Control Unit/Module
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
63,393
Electrical System:Ignition:Anti-Theft:Control Module
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Abs Warning Light
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
61,307
Airbags
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Manual Transmission
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Air:Antilock:Abs Warning Light
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Column Locking:Anti-Theft Device
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Door
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tires:Tread/Belt
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Back Over Prevention:Warnings:External/Pedestrian Alert
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Turbo/Supercharger
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Other Equipment
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Other:Storage:Fuel Gauge System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Parking Brake:Conventional
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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Recalls for 2000 Audi S4
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~62,812 vehicles.
21V470000Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module
~62,812 affectedVolkswagen 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, possibly causing the air bag to deploy improperly in the event of a crash.
Other Audi S4 Years
2000 Audi S4 — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2000 Audi S4 reliable?
Verdict: Severe Issues. The 2000 Audi S4 has 171 NHTSA complaints, 9 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Instrument Cluster with 29 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2000 Audi S4?
Top reported problems: Instrument Cluster (29 complaints, avg 99,691 mi); Tire Defects (19 complaints, avg 80,000 mi); Tires:Sidewall (19 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2000 Audi S4?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 78,146 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2000 Audi S4?
NHTSA complaints for the 2000 Audi S4 include 9 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 7 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2000 Audi S4 have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 62,812 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2000 Audi S4?
Proceed with extreme caution. The 2000 Audi S4 shows significantly more complaints than average for its class. If you're buying one, a pre-purchase inspection and a VIN history check are essential — skip them and you're gambling.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Audi S4 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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