Is the 2002 Audi S4 reliable?

Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2002 Audi S4 has 31 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, 1 recalls. Most common issue: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR (8 complaints). Source: VinItel

What are common problems with the 2002 Audi S4?

Top reported problems: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR (8 complaints, avg 20,632 mi); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (5 complaints, avg 41,837 mi); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL (5 complaints, avg 62,600 mi). Source: NHTSA via VinItel

Does the 2002 Audi S4 have recalls?

Yes, the 2002 Audi S4 has 1 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 62,812 vehicles.

2002 Audi S4 Problems

Typical for Model

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2002 Audi S4.

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Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Injuries

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Recalls

Worst 2002 Audi S4 Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#18 complaints

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR

Avg mileage:20,632 mi

#25 complaints

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Avg mileage:41,837 mi

#35 complaints

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

Avg mileage:62,600 mi

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2002 Audi S4.

Component	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Avg Mileage
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR	8	—	—	20,632 mi
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	5	—	—	41,837 mi
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL	5	—	—	62,600 mi
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC	5	—	—	22,118 mi
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST	3	—	—	11,493 mi
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS	2	—	—	6,000 mi
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE	1	—	—	48,850 mi
EQUIPMENT	1	—	—	36,254 mi
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS	1	—	—	38,750 mi

Recalls for 2002 Audi S4

1 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~62,812 vehicles.

21V470000AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

~62,812 affected

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.

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