2014 Audi S4 recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2014 Audi S4; the most frequently affected component is air bags. Owners filed 17 complaints, most often about steering. Among the 21 model years of this model in the database, 2014 ranks #14 for number of recalls.

Recalls1

Complaints17

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Recalls (1)

Air bagsCampaign 14V667000 · 24 Oct 2014

Problem: 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 second impact to the front of the vehicle may not command the front air bags to also deploy.

Risk: 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.

What owners complain about

Share of the 17 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Steering6 · 35%

Power train3 · 18%

Unknown or other3 · 18%

Fuel/propulsion system3 · 18%

Engine3 · 18%

Equipment adaptive/mobility1 · 6%

Electronic stability control (esc)1 · 6%

Service brakes1 · 6%

When complaints were filed

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From owner complaints

While driving my 2014 audi s4 on the highway and in turns, the steering goes from feeling tight to very light and back to tight again within a matter of split seconds. This causes drifting on the highway and when cornering because you're compensating for the lack of feeling for an instant and using more input than you…
Steering · Dec 2016 · NHTSA complaint record

The vehicle exhibits "notchy" steering at highway speeds, particularly in cold weather. At or above approximately 55 mph, the steering wheel tries to "bounce" left and right rather than maintaining center--even when traveling on a straight, freshly-paved section of interstate. The driver has to constantly adjust the…
Steering · Nov 2020 · NHTSA complaint record

While driving, a sudden brake followed by a quick acceleration leads to bucking with acceleration and the engine remaining revved up. With braking, the car lunges forward. The only way to change it is by shutting the car off entirely. Has occurred at least 7 times in passed 2.5 years. Research indicates a faulty…
Power train · Oct 2016 · NHTSA complaint record

For the passed 2.5 years, the heating system smells, burns my eyes, gives me a headache, and makes me nauseated. Repeated visits to different audi dealerships with no change. Issue remains, dealerships state no issue. I was told that exhaust is probably entering via the air system.
Unknown or other · Oct 2016 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

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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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