Audi S4: which model years to avoid
Complaint and recall totals for every Audi S4 model year we track, ranked by severity.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crashes | Fires | Severity | Most-reported system |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 22 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 54.5 Medium | POWER TRAIN |
| 2013 | 32 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 Low | STEERING |
| 2014 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 Low | STEERING |
| 2020 | 16 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 Low | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
Across 4 model years, the 2012 Audi S4 carries the highest severity index (54.5, driven by power train), while the 2013 is the cleanest at 0.0.
Source. NHTSA public complaint and recall APIs. Complaint counts are not normalised by units sold; a high-volume seller will attract more filings than a rare trim.