Worst 2001 Audi S4 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE
TIRES
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2001 Audi S4.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 29 | — | — | 76,563 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE | 9 | 1 | — | 13,725 mi | |
| TIRES | 9 | — | — | 87,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 8 | — | — | 64,400 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 6 | — | — | 56,025 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 4 | — | — | 52,260 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 2 | — | — | 102,000 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 2 | 1 | — | 30,500 mi | |
| SEATS | 2 | — | — | 14,000 mi | |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | 2 | — | — | 44,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 1 | 1 | — | 25,000 mi | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION:WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | 1 | — | — | 20,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | 1 | — | — | 29,477 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 | — | — | 23,000 mi | |
| PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | 35,000 mi | |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 1 | 1 | — | 25,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST | 1 | — | — | 82,100 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING | 1 | — | — | 62,000 mi | |
| TIRES:SIDEWALL | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:INTERIOR | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2001 Audi S4
1 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~62,812 vehicles.
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, possibly causing the air bag to deploy improperly in the event of a crash.
Other Audi S4 Years
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