Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Registered new in Europe in 2017
3,879 new Audi S4 cars were registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland in 2017; the largest markets were the United Kingdom (2,236), Germany (1,147), France (129).
- Average mass
- 1,737 kg
- Average CO₂
- 173 g/km (NEDC)
- Average power
- 261 kW
- Fuel type recorded
- Petrol 100%
European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · averages weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value; fuel type as recorded at registration, where many non-plug-in hybrids appear as petrol · re-use permitted with acknowledgement
In the Netherlands
145 first registered in 2017 are on Dutch roads; 84% arrived later as imports. Median list price when new: €101,585.
Most common APK defects
- Bandenspanning niet op juiste waarde36
- Dimlicht onjuist afgesteld21
- Mechanische delen van het remsysteem vertonen slijtage13
- Band onvoldoende profiel13
- Band(en) aanwezig met een profieldiepte van 1,6 t/m 2,5 mm10
- Band beschadigd8
- Ruitenwisserinstallatie geeft onvoldoende zicht6
- Overmatige vloeistoflekkage overige vloeistoffen5
Colours
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording
In the United Kingdom
1,948 cars built in 2017 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 38 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 Finland
16 of these cars first registered in 2017 were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026, with an average of 136,000 km on the odometer at their last inspection.
Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use · CC BY 4.0
In New Zealand
151 2017 cars are on the New Zealand register; 42% arrived as used imports, 58% were sold new in New Zealand.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Recalls
No recall campaigns cover the 2017 Audi S4.
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 2017 Audi S4: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 10253261 | This bulletin provides information when the remote control key is inoperative. |
| 10252019 | This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided. |
| 10251023 | Steering wheel shimmy, vibration and/or oscillation |
| 10250814 | This bulletin provides information when the top view camera setting changes to graphic view intermittently after startup with MIB2. |
| 10250543 | This bulletin provides information when quattro Ultra has vibrations or binding in tight turns. |
| 10250322 | This bulletin provides information pertaining to MMI Navigation database concerns. |
| 10249054 | Due to new Minnesota state regulations regarding biofuels, biodiesel blends of B5 or less may not be available in the State of Minnesota. |
| 10248208 | This bulletin provides information when the parking assistance provides false warnings. |
| 10247205 | This bulletin provides information for when the ABS/ESC speed sensor has an implausible signal. |
| 10244476 | This bulletin provides information for when DTC P0A7D00 is stored. |
| 10243930 | This bulletin provides information on the additional reporting requirements for safety related inquiries. |
| 10241458 | This bulletin provides information for when the customer has concerns about the navigation route guidance. |
| 10238194 | This bulletin provides detailed information on the proper documentation of optical concerns for headlights and taillights. |
| 10231592 | This bulletin provides instructions for brake noise analysis and handling. |
| 10231029 | Support for Customers Affected by Alternator Back-order |
| 10230850 | Support for Customers Affected by Alternator Back-order |
| 10228815 | Support for Customers Affected by Alternator Back-order |
| 10228803 | SAFETY RECALLS, COMPLIANCE RECALLS and STOP SALES |
| 10227012 | This bulletin states that due to a software malfunction in Apple iOS Version 16.0.x there are restrictions with bluetooth connection. |
| 10218600 | This bulletin contains information for diagnosing the Start/Stop system. |
| 10217903 | This bulletin advises that noises from the trunk lid struts heard during operation are normal and no repair is required. |
| 10216047 | This bulletin provides instructions for repairing a vehicle with a washer solvent light on but the level is correct. |
| 10216044 | This bulletin provides instructions on how to properly clean exterior glass. |
| 10211721 | This bulletin provides information regarding vibrations or movement that are felt in the wheel. |
| 10210254 | This technical service bulletin provides troubleshooting for brake noise. |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)