KnownCarProblems2004 Audi S4 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 29 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Audi S4, most often about the engine (52% of complaints, typically around 60,000 miles). It is 7th of 20 S4 model years by number of complaints and has 1 recall.
Most common 2004 Audi S4 problems
Engine
15 complaints · 52%Half of these problems showed up before 60,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine, cooling system.
I drive a 2004 Audi S4. My car suffered a major failure. The motor failed due to a design by Audi and that is unacceptable. The car failed due to these plastic guides that Audi uses as timing chain guides. The guides are never supposed to be serviced although when they fail you have to pay at least 4 thousand dollars…
See the NHTSA odi complaints: 10267048, 10263937, 10262201, 10261864, and 10261281 my first experience with the catastrophic engine failure of the "cam chain tensioner" components was in dec of 2008 on the bank 2 cam. Fault code "set point not reached (over-retarded)." with misfires to all cylinders on bank 2 - all…
Transmission
5 complaints · 17%Half of these problems showed up before 55,000 miles. Parts named most often: manual transmission.
I have a 2004 Audi S4 that is slipping out of second gear... It is a known second gear synchro problem that Audi is ignoring. I have called Audi of america, and they admit there is an issue but still offer no help. The issue started at 55,000 miles which is 5k miles out of warranty.
I own a 2004, Audi, S4 which I purchased used from my brother, who bought it new. I bought this car from him with 45,000 miles on it. At 55,000 miles the car had catastrophic engine failure. 5,000 miles over the warranty period! The mechanic that is repairing the damage said if one more component would have broke it…
Lights
3 complaints · 10%Tl contact owns a 2004 Audi S4. When the weather was cold and the contact took his foot off of the accelerator, the vehicle would not slow down. The dealer could not duplicate the problem. The current mileage was about 75,000 miles and the failure mileage was less than 5,000 miles. Updated 01/24/08. The brake lights…
The contact owns a 2004 Audi S4. While driving at night, the low beam head lamps failed to illuminate without warning. While attempting to the head lamp bulbs, the contact noticed that the wiring was burned and damaged. The dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure, but the VIN was not included in any…
Visibility and wipers
3 complaints · 10%Parts named most often: rearview mirrors/devices.
Tl contact owns a 2004 Audi S4. When the weather was cold and the contact took his foot off of the accelerator, the vehicle would not slow down. The dealer could not duplicate the problem. The current mileage was about 75,000 miles and the failure mileage was less than 5,000 miles. Updated 01/24/08. The brake lights…
2004 S4 wipers stop working (stop in the middle of windshield) in rain, motor works seems as something sized, in some situations may cause big damage and injury.
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2004 Audi S4 recalls
Lights: headlights
Risk: This condition could affect a driver's field of view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the left and right xenon headlamp reflectors free of charge. The recall began on april 11, 2005. Owners may contact audi at 1-800-822-2834.
Full defect summary
On certain passenger vehicles, there is a possibility of xenon headlamp coating degradation over time. The luminous transmittance of the headlamp may decrease over a period of time.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2004 Audi S4
- What are the most common problems with the 2004 Audi S4?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (15 complaints, typically around 60,000 miles); transmission (5 complaints, typically around 55,000 miles); lights (3 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2004 Audi S4 have?
- 1 recall listed by NHTSA, the latest from March 15, 2005 (lights). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2004 a bad year for the Audi S4?
- It is 7th of 20 S4 model years by number of complaints, with 29 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.