Audi
S4
Audi S4: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
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ClassCompact car
Model years (US)2000–2002, 2004–2016, 2018–2026
New registrations (EU)2000–2025
Recall dataNHTSA (United States)
Generations and technical specifications
Audi S4 – Sixth generation (B9/8W)2017–2025
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | 2017–2025 |
| Body styles | 4-door saloon/sedan 5-door estate/wagon (Avant) |
| Platform | Volkswagen Group MLB/MLP |
| Engines | 3.0L Turbocharged V6 TFSI 3.0L V6 TDI (2019-2025, European markets only) |
| Transmissions | 8-speed ZF 8HP tiptronic automatic |
| Wheelbase | 2,820 mm |
| Length | 4,726 mm 4,745 mm (Avant) |
| Width | 1,842 mm |
| Height | 1,427 mm |
| Kerb weight | 1,750 kg |
| Assembly | Germany: Ingolstadt |
Audi S4 – Fifth generation (B8/8K)2008–2016
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | Nov 2008–2016 |
| Body styles | 4-door saloon/sedan 5-door estate/wagon (Avant) |
| Platform | Volkswagen Group MLB/MLP |
| Engines | 3.0L supercharged V6 TFSI |
| Transmissions | 6-speed manual 7-speed Dual-clutch transmission 'S tronic' |
| Wheelbase | 2,811 mm |
| Length | 4,717 mm |
| Width | 1,826 mm |
| Height | saloon: 1,406 mm estate: 1,415 mm |
| Kerb weight | 1,650–1,735 kg |
| Assembly | Germany: Ingolstadt |
Audi S4 – Fourth generation (B7/8E/8H)2004–2008
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | Nov 2004–Jun 2008 Jan 2006–2008 (cabrio) |
| Body styles | 4-door saloon/sedan 5-door estate/wagon (Avant) 2-door cabriolet |
| Platform | Volkswagen Group B7 (PL46) |
| Engines | 4.2 L V8 40v DOHC |
| Transmissions | 6-speed Getrag manual 6-speed ZF 6HP19A tiptronic automatic |
| Wheelbase | 2,648 mm Cabrio: 2,654 mm |
| Length | 4,586 mm Cabrio: 4,572 mm |
| Width | 1,781 mm Cabrio: 1,778 mm |
| Height | 1,415 mm Cabrio: 1,392 mm |
| Assembly | Germany: Ingolstadt (Sedan & Avant) Germany: Rheine (Karmann: Cabriolet) |
Audi S4 – Third generation (B6/8E/8H)2003–2005
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | Mar 2003–Dec 2004 Feb 2004–Dec 2005 (Cabrio) |
| Body styles | 4-door saloon/sedan 5-door estate/wagon (Avant) 2-door cabriolet |
| Platform | Volkswagen Group B6 (PL46) |
| Engines | 4.2 L V8 40v DOHC |
| Transmissions | 6-speed Getrag manual 6-speed ZF 6HP19 tiptronic automatic |
| Wheelbase | 2,651 mm Cabrio: 2,654 mm |
| Length | 4,575 mm Cabrio: 4,573 mm |
| Width | 1,781 mm Cabrio: 1,778 mm |
| Height | 1,415 mm Cabrio: 1,391 mm |
| Kerb weight | saloon: 1,660 kg estate: 1,720 kg cabriolet: 1,855 kg |
| Assembly | Germany: Ingolstadt (Sedan & Avant) Germany: Rheine (Karmann: Cabriolet) |
Audi S4 – Second generation (B5/8D)1997–2001
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | October 1997–September 2001 |
| Body styles | 4-door saloon/sedan 5-door estate/wagon (Avant) |
| Platform | Volkswagen Group B5 |
| Engines | 2.7 L V6 30v DOHC 'biturbo' |
| Transmissions | 6-speed manual 5-speed ZF 5HP19 tiptronic automatic |
| Wheelbase | 2,615 mm |
| Length | 4,483 mm |
| Width | 1997-99: 1,733 mm 2000-02: 1,848 mm |
| Height | saloon: 1,396 mm Avant: 1,418 mm |
| Kerb weight | 1,535 kg to 1,680 kg |
| Assembly | Germany: Ingolstadt |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019–2021, 2024–2025 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl | 8-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2022–2023 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl | 8-speed automatic | Four-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2018 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl | 8-speed automated manual | All-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2010–2016 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl | 6-speed manual | All-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2013–2016 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl | 7-speed automated manual | All-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2010–2012 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl | 7-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2004–2009 | 4.2 L, 8 cyl | 6-speed automatic | Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2004–2009 | 4.2 L, 8 cyl | 6-speed manual | Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2000–2002 | 2.7 L, 6 cyl | 5-speed automatic | Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2000–2002 | 2.7 L, 6 cyl | 6-speed manual | Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019–2021, 2024–2025 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl · 8-speed automatic · All-wheel drive | 9.8–10.2 L/100 km | 11.2–11.8 L/100 km | 7.8–8.7 L/100 km |
| 2022–2023 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl · 8-speed automatic · Four-wheel drive | 9.8 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km | 7.8 L/100 km |
| 2018 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl · 8-speed automated manual · All-wheel drive | 9.8 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km | 7.8 L/100 km |
| 2010–2016 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl · 6-speed manual · All-wheel drive | 11.2–11.8 L/100 km | 13.1–13.8 L/100 km | 8.7–9.0 L/100 km |
| 2013–2016 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl · 7-speed automated manual · All-wheel drive | 11.2 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 8.4 L/100 km |
| 2010–2012 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl · 7-speed automatic · All-wheel drive | 11.2 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 8.4 L/100 km |
| 2004–2009 | 4.2 L, 8 cyl · 6-speed automatic · Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | 13.1–14.7 L/100 km | 14.7–16.8 L/100 km | 10.7–11.8 L/100 km |
| 2004–2009 | 4.2 L, 8 cyl · 6-speed manual · Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | 14.7–15.7 L/100 km | 18.1 L/100 km | 11.8–12.4 L/100 km |
| 2000–2002 | 2.7 L, 6 cyl · 5-speed automatic · Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | 13.1 L/100 km | 14.7–15.7 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km |
| 2000–2002 | 2.7 L, 6 cyl · 6-speed manual · Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | 13.1 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
EU type-approval data
| Years | Powertrain | Engine | Power | Mass | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021–2025 | Diesel hybrid | 2967 cm³ | 251 kW (341 PS) | 1910 kg | 190–194 g/km (WLTP) |
| 2019–2021 | Diesel hybrid | 2967 cm³ | 255 kW (347 PS) | 1900 kg | 186–190 g/km (WLTP) |
| 2019–2020 | Diesel | 2967 cm³ | 255 kW (347 PS) | 1895–1900 kg | 186–191 g/km (WLTP) |
| 2016–2018 | Petrol | 2995 cm³ | 260 kW (354 PS) | 1750 kg | 171–179 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2011–2015 | Petrol | 2995 cm³ | 245 kW (333 PS) | 1780–1825 kg | 180–197 g/km (NEDC) |
Years are registration years. Each range runs from the 10th to the 90th percentile of the values reported for new registrations; it is not an average. Mass is the mass in running order. For electric cars the power is the type-approval net power, which can be lower than the peak power in brochures.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | Compact car, Subcompact car, Small estate |
| Model years in EPA data | 2000–2002, 2004–2016, 2018–2025 |
| Powertrains | Petrol |
| Engine displacement | 2.7–4.2 L |
| Cylinders | 6, 8 |
| Transmission types | Automatic, Automated manual, Manual |
| Drive | All-wheel drive, Four-wheel drive, Four-wheel or all-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (premium) |
| Configurations listed | 64 |
| Forced induction | Turbo- and supercharged (on some versions) |
| Start-stop system | On some versions |
| Luggage volume (EPA) | 283–878 L |
| Passenger volume (EPA) | 2,237–2,605 L |
| Powertrains (EU) | Petrol, Diesel, Diesel hybrid |
| Engine displacement (EU) | 2,967–2,995 cm³ |
| Power (EU) | 245–260 kW (333–354 PS) |
| Mass in running order (EU) | 1,750–1,910 kg |
| Wheelbase (EU) | 2,820–2,829 mm |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2000–2002, 2004–2016, 2018–2026 |
| New registrations (EU) | 2000–2025 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 146 | 2000, 2001, 2020 |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 101 | 2010, 2011, 2012 |
| Engine and cooling | 68 | 2001, 2004, 2010 |
| Lights | 65 | 2001, 2005, 2006 |
| Brakes | 62 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Tyres | 51 | 2000, 2001, 2004 |
| Steering | 36 | 2000, 2013, 2014 |
| Airbags | 25 | 2000, 2005, 2006 |
| Fuel and propulsion | 12 | 2000, 2012, 2014 |
| Driver assistance | 12 | 2000, 2001, 2020 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2000–2002, 2004–2006, 2008, 2010–2015, 2018–2021: 549 complaints, 14 with a crash and 3 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.