2002 Audi S4 Problems

Typical for Model

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2002 Audi S4.

20012003
Complaints
31
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
1

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 Faults

Avg mileage:41,837 mi
#35 complaints

Instrument Cluster

Avg mileage:62,600 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2002 Audi S4.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
20,632
Electrical Faults
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
41,837
Instrument Cluster
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
62,600
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
22,118
Seats:Front Assembly:Power Adjust
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Other Equipment
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Vacuum:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—

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Recalls for 2002 Audi S4

1 NHTSA recall campaign 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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2002 Audi S4 — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2002 Audi S4 reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2002 Audi S4 has 31 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor with 8 complaints. Source: NHTSA via 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 Faults (5 complaints, avg 41,837 mi); Instrument Cluster (5 complaints, avg 62,600 mi). 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 2002 Audi S4?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 34,688 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
Does the 2002 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 2002 Audi S4?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.

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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