2011 Audi S4 recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2011 Audi S4; the most frequently affected component is fuel system, gasoline — fuel rail. Owners filed 26 complaints, most often about power train. Among the 21 model years of this model in the database, 2011 ranks #11 for number of recalls.

Recalls1

Complaints26

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Recalls (1)

Fuel system, gasoline — Fuel railCampaign 15V019000 · 20 Jan 2015

Problem: 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.

Risk: 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 for this recall are 24AP for Audi customers and 24BK for Volkswagen customers.

What owners complain about

Share of the 26 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Power train22 · 85%

Engine5 · 19%

Electrical system2 · 8%

Unknown or other2 · 8%

Vehicle speed control1 · 4%

Electronic stability control (esc)1 · 4%

Suspension1 · 4%

When complaints were filed

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From owner complaints

Dec 5 2016, while pulling out of my driveway in route to a scheduled service appointment at audi of asheville, my 2011 audi s4 lurched and several warnings came up including "dsg failure, no reverse, tpms warning", followed by "you may continue to drive". Within 5 miles and at a speed of approx 35 mph the vehicle…
Power train · Dec 2016 · NHTSA complaint record

Transmission shifts clunk when coming to a stop from 3, 2, to 1, and shifts noisily and abruptly particularly in stop and go traffic, or in extreme temperatures ie middle of summer on a hot day. *tr
Power train · Dec 2014 · NHTSA complaint record

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…
Power train · Jan 2014 · NHTSA complaint record

This issue concerns my audi 2011 s4, a car that i took delivery on in april, 2011. I have had numerous problems with the car since the delivery, however, it is a safety concern that has caused this specific filing. The problem seems to be with the dsg transmission. On occasion, the car will struggle and "buck" in low…
Power train · Oct 2012 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.

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