2015 AUDI S4 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
5/5
Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
11
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2015 AUDI S4
The 2015 AUDI S4 has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). It earned an overall safety rating of 5 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 AIR BAGS. 11 technical service bulletins have been issued by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Engine (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2015 AUDI S4
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2015 AUDI S4, potentially affecting up to 101,938 vehicles.
Recall 14V667000 — AIR BAGS
| 101,938 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: If the front air bags do not deploy in the event of a secondary impact to the front of the vehicle, there is an increased risk of occupant injury.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and Audi dealers will update the air bag control unit software, free of charge. The recall began on November 14, 2014. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-822-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69K5.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2015 AUDI S4
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2015 AUDI S4. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
The R&R valve/oil separator unit failed on my 2015 Audi S4 at approximately 71,000 miles. This unit, when fails, can mix the oil and anti-freeze which can seize the engine. I was able to catch the problem before engine failure. Minneapolis Audi repaired the vehicle this week, 1/10/23. There were NO warning indicators except noise. Various media sources have stated that this is a known engine failure concern between 60-90K miles for this engine. Audi does not recognize this as a safety or warranty concern.
Safety Rating for the 2015 AUDI S4
The 2015 AUDI S4 received an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
| Test Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall Rating | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Frontal Crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| 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 2015 AUDI S4
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. has issued 11 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2015 AUDI S4. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
Scheduled Maint — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:FUEL FILTER
Fuel Filter ? replace: Added A3 2.0L TDI
A20167520437583 — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN INSTRUCTS THE READER TO DIAGNOSE ISSUES WITH FUEL PRESSURE AND TO REPLACE THE FUEL DELIVERY UNIT IF DEVIATIONS ARE FOUND.
A2016720433572 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN PROVIDES A SOFTWARE CODE FOR CORRECTING AN ISSUE THAT CAUSES DTC P046100.
A871567 2041717- — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Customer may report poor performance of A/C system or that the A/C system is inoperative. Any replacement of A/C compressors must include an ODIS GFF test plan confirming a malfunction of the A/C system with documentation of the recovered refrigerant volume.
PDI - 2015 A4-S4 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
This document contains the Audi pre-delivery inspection. All items must be completed prior to customer delivery by an Audi technician. Audi recommends using an Audi approved battery charger to prevent excessive battery discharge during inspection. It is advised to start ODIS with the engine running to enable all 5F Test...
2039267/1 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Tires — EQUIPMENT
TIRE CHAIN RESTRICTION DISCLOSURE
PDI - 2015 A4-S4 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This document contains the Audi pre-delivery inspection checklist. All items must be completed prior to customer delivery by an Audi technician. Refer to the Special functions tab of ODIS Diagnosis using GFF for the PDI function tests. For items marked with *, please refer to the PDI Technician Reference Document...
PDI - 2015 A4 TE — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This document contains the Audi technician report checklist. All items must be completed prior to customer delivery by an Audi technician. Refer to the Special functions tab of ODIS Diagnosis using GFF for the PDI function tests. Audi recommends using an Audi approved battery charger to prevent excessive battery discharge...
28-4-2014-EE.UU — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2015 AUDI S4
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the AUDI S4
- 2010 AUDI S4 — 73 complaints
- 2011 AUDI S4 — 34 complaints
- 2012 AUDI S4 — 27 complaints
- 2013 AUDI S4 — 34 complaints
- 2014 AUDI S4 — 23 complaints
- 2015 AUDI S4 (current)
- 2016 AUDI S4 — 0 complaints
- 2017 AUDI S4 — 0 complaints
- 2018 AUDI S4 — 9 complaints
- 2019 AUDI S4 — 3 complaints
- 2020 AUDI S4 — 34 complaints