Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2001 Audi S4, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Electrical system47
- Engine and engine cooling11
- Tires10
- Seats6
- Air bags3
- Exterior lighting3
- Visibility2
- Service brakes, hydraulic2
- Suspension1
- Equipment1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 2001 Audi S4 failed the safety check 0.69% of the time — 65% less often than the average 2001 passenger car (2.00%). Median odometer at inspection: 151,803 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
In the United Kingdom
19 cars built in 2001 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 26 more were declared off the road (SORN).
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124, year of manufacture) · Open Government Licence v3.0
In New Zealand
21 2001 cars are on the New Zealand register; 5% arrived as used imports, 86% were sold new in New Zealand.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Fuel consumption
Official Canadian test results for 2 variants: combined 13.1–13.2 L/100 km (about 18 mpg US), CO₂ 301–304 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| S4 quattro · Compact · Premium gasoline | 15.2 | 10.5 | 13.1 |
| S4 quattro · Compact · Premium gasoline | 15.2 | 10.7 | 13.2 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls in Canada
1 Transport Canada recall for the 2001 Audi S4.
| 2021391 23 Jun 2021 | Airbag Issue: On certain vehicles, exposure to moisture over time could cause the driver-front airbag not to inflate properly in a crash. Safety Risk: An airba… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2000-2001 Audi TT Coupe, TT Roadster, 2000-2002 A4, and S4 vehicles equipped with Non-Azide Driver Air Bag Inflators (NADI) that do not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. Due to a manufacturing issue, the NADI inflators may absorb moisture, possibly causing the air bag to deploy improperly in the event of a crash.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Audi told its dealers about the 2001 Audi S4: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 627061 | SUBJECT REGARDING REAR LID, LUBRICATING HINGES TO ALLEVIATE STIFFNESS. *JG |
| 615876 | THIS SAMPLE LETTER PROVIDES INFORMATION ON THE SPECIALLY DESIGNED LOW ASPECT RATIO, ULTRA HIGH PERFORMANCE TIRES. *TT |
| 615875 | THIS LETTER ADDRESSES DEFECT ALLEGATIONS MADE IN THE SEPTEMBER 25TH ISSUE OF BUSINESS WEEK WITH RESPECT TO THE BRIDGESTONE RE040 LOW ASPECT RATIO, ULTRA HIGH PERFORMANCE TIRES. *TT |
| 615874 | SUBJECT REGARDING AUDI OF AMERICA, INC. CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 225 / 45R17 / 91Y LOW ASPECT RATIO, ULTRA HIGH PERFORMANCE TIRES. *TT |
| 10251027 | Tightening wheel bolts |
| 10250950 | Tightening wheel bolts |
| 10250430 | Oil consumption measurement - Repair Authorization (CA) |
| 10249085 | Google Maps Street View (NVLW)) |
| 10249054 | Due to new Minnesota state regulations regarding biofuels, biodiesel blends of B5 or less may not be available in the State of Minnesota. |
| 10243930 | This bulletin provides information on the additional reporting requirements for safety related inquiries. |
| 10243787 | Audi Elsa Newsletter |
| 10243780 | Audi Elsa Newsletter |
| 10231130 | Idenifying and mixing factory fill engine coolants |
| 10231127 | ElsaPro Software update and technical bulletins |
| 10228314 | The use of contaminated gasoline or gasoline with a low content of deposit control additives may result in one or more conditions. |
| 10228302 | High quality media files (video and sound) are now integrated into technical service bulletins on a case-by-case basis. Media files can now be viewed on any smartphone or tablet. |
| 10226529 | Vehicle lacks power or will not move after stop due to simultaneous depressing of the brake and accelerator pedals |
| 10224993 | The use of contaminated gasoline or gasoline with a low content of deposit control additives may result in one or more conditions. |
| 10224981 | High quality media files (video and sound) are now integrated into technical service bulletins on a case-by-case basis. Media files can now be viewed on any smartphone or tablet. |
| 10221966 | The use of contaminated gasoline or gasoline with a low content of deposit control additives may result in one or more conditions. |
| 10221954 | High quality media files (video and sound) are now integrated into technical service bulletins on a case-by-case basis. Media files can now be viewed on any smartphone or tablet. |
| 10216682 | Engine oils that meet Audi Oil Quality Standards. |
| 10216662 | Discontinuation and mixing of Audi-approved engine coolants. |
| 10216656 | Discontinuation and mixing of Audi-approved engine coolants. |
| 10216638 | If the vehicle?s engine experienced a serious mechanical problem, it is possible that small pieces of metal debris resulting from the mechanical problem may have become deposited in the intake manifold, air intake hoses, exhaust manifolds, exhaust down-pipes, turbocharger, supercharger, and/or intercooler. If these pieces are not removed prior to the installation and operation of the replacement engine, the pieces may be drawn into the combustion chamber, which can cause a knocking noise and subsequent serious engine damage. |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)