2014 Audi S4 Problems

Typical for Model

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2014 Audi S4.

20132015
Complaints
23
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
1

Worst 2014 Audi S4 Problems

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

#16 complaints

Steering Defects

Avg mileage:48,888 mi
#23 complaints

Engine Problems

#33 complaints

Fuel System

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2014 Audi S4.

Steering Defects
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
48,888
Engine Problems
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electronic Stability Control
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—

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Recalls for 2014 Audi S4

1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~101,938 vehicles.

14V667000Airbags
~101,938 affected

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Audi A4 and S4 vehicles manufactured February 16, 2012, to October 21, 2014, and 2013-2015 Audi Allroad vehicles manufactured March 12, 2012, to October 21, 2014. Due to an improper algorithm in the air bag control module, if a crash necessitates deployment of the side air bags, a second impact to the front of the vehicle may not command the front air bags to also deploy.

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2014 Audi S4 — FAQ

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

Is the 2014 Audi S4 reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2014 Audi S4 has 23 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Steering Defects with 6 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2014 Audi S4?
Top reported problems: Steering Defects (6 complaints, avg 48,888 mi); Engine Problems (3 complaints); Fuel System (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 2014 Audi S4?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 48,888 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
Does the 2014 Audi S4 have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 101,938 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 2014 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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