2011 AUDI S4 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
4/5
Safety Rating
34
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
38
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2011 AUDI S4
The 2011 AUDI S4 has received a total of 34 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). It earned an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5 stars in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program crash tests. There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL. 38 technical service bulletins have been issued by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Power Train (22 complaints), Engine (5 complaints), and Electrical System (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 2011 AUDI S4
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2011 AUDI S4, potentially affecting up to 26,008 vehicles.
Recall 15V019000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
| 26,008 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: A fuel leak in the injection system in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2011 AUDI S4
34 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2011 AUDI S4. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control Esc | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
CAR HAS DEVELOPED A TRANSMISSION PROBLEM IN THE MECHATRONIC UNIT. CAR GIVES A GEARBOX MALFUNCTION DISPLAY IN THE CAR. REVERSE WILL NOT WORKING AND THE CAR WILL REPEATEDLY GO INTO NEUTRAL AT ANY SPEED. SOMETIMES THEN IT WILL JERK BACK INTO GEAR VERY VIOLENTLY.
THIS VEHICLE IS KNOWN FOR THE TRANSMISSION ISSUES THAT CAN BE EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AT TIMES DUE TO THE VEHICLE MAKING SUDDEN AND UNEXPECTED MOVEMENTS.
TRANSMISSION BLEW UP ON THE HIGHWAY AT CRUISING SPEED. HAS TO GET A TOW AND PAY 12000 FOR A NEW TRANSMISSION
MY CAR IS HAVING JERKY SHIFTING WHENEVER THE VEHICLE IS DRIVER, ESPECIALLY ONCE THE ENGINE GETS HOT. I HAVE HAD FELT THE CAR JERK FORWARD A COUNTLESS AMOUNT OF TIMES AND HAVE GOTTEN WHIPLASH A COUPLE TIMES WHERE I'VE BEEN IN PAIN. TRANSMISSION ON MY AUDI S4 IS GIVING THE SAME ISSUES AS MANY OTHERS HAVE ENCOUNTERED ON AUDIZINE.COM AND AUDIWORLD.COM, WITH THE SAME SYMPTOMS. AUDI NEEDS TO RECTIFY THIS ISSUE AND DO A RECALL ON ALL B8/B8.5 S4 VEHICLES!
MY 2011 S4 STARTED GETTING THE "TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTION CONTINUE DRIVING" LIGHT AT ABOUT 40,612 MILES. AT THE SAME TIME MY VEHICLE WOULD JERK WHEN STOPPING AND ACCELERATION. WHEN SHIFTING DOWN THE GEARS MAKE A CLUNKING NOISE SPECIALLY FROM 3RD AND 2ND GEAR. I WAS ABLE TO USE MY EXTENDED WARRANTY THAT I BOUGHT BECAUSE AUDI DIDN'T WANT TO COVER MY VEHICLE. AUDI SERVICE ADVISORS RECOMMEND CHANGING THE MECHATRONIC AND CIRCUIT BOARD BUT MY WARRANTY ONLY AUTHORIZED THE CIRCUIT BOARD. MY VEHICLE STILL JERKS WHEN STOPPING AS IT DOWNSHIFTS AND WHEN I ACCELERATE FROM A STOP.
Safety Rating for the 2011 AUDI S4
The 2011 AUDI S4 received an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5 stars from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
| Test Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall Rating | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
| Frontal Crash | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
| Side Crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
Safety ratings are based on controlled crash tests conducted by NHTSA. A 5-star rating indicates the highest level of occupant protection.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2011 AUDI S4
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. has issued 38 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2011 AUDI S4. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
35 13 09 2028085 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Speed S-tronic, leaks from transmission
A012111203300125 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This bulletin provides instructions on how to clean the secondary air ports if they have too much carbon and cause a restriction.
A9421332061922_1 — EQUIPMENT
This informational contains instruction on how to document optical concerns for warranty claims.
A012062203300121 — ENGINE
This bulletin provides instructions on how to clean the secondary air ports if they have too much carbon and cause a restriction.
A871679 2041717- — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This bulletin applies to any repair that requires replacement of the air conditioning compressor and details how to run a ODIS GFF test plan.
A461653202763615 — SERVICE BRAKES
THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES TROUBLESHOOTING AND A SOLUTION FOR BRAKE SQUEAK OR SQUEAL WITH LIGHT OR MODERATE PEDAL PRESSURE.
A351619 2032211- — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Gearbox warning light on (DTCs P179E00, P179F00, P0700, P060A). The driver information system displays the message "gearbox malfunction: you can continue driving". There are two scenarios present. Scenario 1 is that entries are logged individually or in combination, with P179E logged first (using DTC environmental data).The entries are DTC P179E...
A011497 2033001- — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 01 number 14-89 dated August 19, 2014. MIL on. DTCs are stored in the engine control module. Mileage is greater than 15,000 miles. Under certain driving conditions, the secondary air ports in the cylinder head can accumulate carbon over time, causing a restriction.
35 14 17 2032211 — EQUIPMENT
Incorrect driving mode sensor module. The driver information system displays the message ?Gearbox malfunction: you can continue driving?.
AL-20092011 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
AUDI: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. UNDER SPECIFIC CONDITIONS, THE EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEMS WARRANTY, FOR FUEL INJECTOR REPLACEMENT, HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO 10 YRS OR 120,000 MILES, WHICHEVER HAPPENS FIRST. MODEL 2009-2011. *PE
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2011 AUDI S4
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the AUDI S4
- 2006 AUDI S4 — 37 complaints
- 2007 AUDI S4 — 21 complaints
- 2008 AUDI S4 — 4 complaints
- 2009 AUDI S4 — 0 complaints
- 2010 AUDI S4 — 73 complaints
- 2011 AUDI S4 (current)
- 2012 AUDI S4 — 27 complaints
- 2013 AUDI S4 — 34 complaints
- 2014 AUDI S4 — 23 complaints
- 2015 AUDI S4 — 1 complaint
- 2016 AUDI S4 — 0 complaints