KnownCarProblems2011 Audi S4 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 26 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Audi S4, most often about the transmission (85% of complaints, typically around 62,000 miles). It is 8th of 20 S4 model years by number of complaints and has 1 recall.
Most common 2011 Audi S4 problems
Transmission
22 complaints · 85%Half of these problems showed up before 62,000 miles.
I was cruising at approx. 55mph on my way to work. I had no symptoms of anything prior to the transmission failure. Suddenly the car started vibrating and decelerating as if I had a flat tire. I made an emergency merge into the center median and was luckily nobody rear ended me. After inspection of my tires which were…
Dsg mechatronic failure. Was replaced under cpo warranty. However problem persists. While driving car goes into neutral with TPMS + gearbox malfunction. This is a known problem with Audi S4 2010 and 2011.
Engine
5 complaints · 19%Half of these problems showed up before 79,500 miles.
Audi recently replaced my 2nd thermostat (1st was 11/2012 and the 2nd was 11/24/2014), not under warranty, and returned my car to me after holding onto my car for two weeks. I was told that my vehicle checked out okay via a diagnostic and mechanics review. I drove my S4 for two days and while driving, I received an…
I was exiting off of the interstate and the car began to sputter. I had to cut 3 cars off to pull onto to the shoulder, where the car continued to lose power and eventually died. A gearbox malfunction warning light came on, but said it was still safe to drive. I was able to get me car into park and start . After…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2011 Audi S4 recalls
Fuel system: fuel rail
Risk: A fuel leak in the injection system in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel rails and corresponding seals, free of charge. The recall began on march 17, 2015. Owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-822-2834 or volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 24ap for audi customers and 24bk for volkswagen customers.
Full defect summary
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.
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 2011 Audi S4
- What are the most common problems with the 2011 Audi S4?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: transmission (22 complaints, typically around 62,000 miles); engine (5 complaints, typically around 79,500 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2011 Audi S4 have?
- 1 recall listed by NHTSA, the latest from January 20, 2015 (fuel system). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2011 a bad year for the Audi S4?
- It is 8th of 20 S4 model years by number of complaints, with 26 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.