2012 Audi S4 Problems

Typical for Model

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2012 Audi S4.

20112013
Complaints
27
Crashes
0
Fires
2
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
1

Worst 2012 Audi S4 Problems

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

#114 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Avg mileage:68,738 mi
#25 complaints

Fuel System

Avg mileage:59,900 mi
Fires:2
#33 complaints

Electrical Faults

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2012 Audi S4.

Transmission / Drivetrain
14
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
68,738
Fuel System
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
59,900
Electrical Faults
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—

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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2012 Audi S4. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.

Recalls for 2012 Audi S4

1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~26,008 vehicles.

15V019000Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System:fuel Rail
~26,008 affected

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Audi S4, S5, Q7, 2012 Audi A6, Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid, and 2012-2013 Audi A7 vehicles. In the affected vehicles the fuel injection system may experience a fuel leak.

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2012 Audi S4 — FAQ

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

Is the 2012 Audi S4 reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2012 Audi S4 has 27 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Transmission / Drivetrain with 14 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2012 Audi S4?
Top reported problems: Transmission / Drivetrain (14 complaints, avg 68,738 mi); Fuel System (5 complaints, avg 59,900 mi); Electrical Faults (3 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 2012 Audi S4?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 66,412 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
Does the 2012 Audi S4 have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 26,008 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 2012 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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