2012 Audi S4 recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2012 Audi S4; the most frequently affected component is fuel system, gasoline — fuel rail. Owners filed 22 complaints, most often about power train. Among the 21 model years of this model in the database, 2012 ranks #12 for number of recalls.

Recalls1

Complaints22

Fires reported2in stored complaints

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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 22 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Power train14 · 64%

Fuel/propulsion system5 · 23%

Electrical system3 · 14%

Unknown or other2 · 9%

Service brakes2 · 9%

Vehicle speed control1 · 5%

When complaints were filed

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From owner complaints

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 audi s4. The contact stated that the vehicle exhibited a fuel leak. The vehicle was towed to the dealer however, the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure…
Fuel/propulsion system · May 2012 · NHTSA complaint record

Vehicle flashes a gearbox malfunction warning and most electronics went dead. Vehicle would not accelerate causing me to nearly be rear ended. After turning off car and restarting the vehicle continues to lose power randomly every mile or so. This created very unsafe conditions on a busy freeway. The problem turned…
Electrical system · Nov 2017 · NHTSA complaint record

While driving approaching a stoplight, i received a "gearbox malfunction. Ok to continue driving with limited functionality" error. The car then barely accelerated and i could not go more than 20mph (i was on a busy road speed limit 35mph but everyone goes about 50). I was able to finally get it to drive well enough…
Power train · Nov 2017 · NHTSA complaint record

I have a complaint audi s4 and other audi cars have the same issue as i'm having you can be driving on the main road or on the highway and all of a sudden the car loses power and excelleration . I found that as a problem to the safety of me and the other people that have the same car model.
Electrical system · Sep 2017 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

Full specifications All model years 2012 Audi lineup

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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