- The problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2005-2008 Audi A4 Sedan, A4 Avant, S4 Avant and S4 Sedan, 2007-2008 RS4 Sedan, 2004 RS4 Cabriolet, 2007-2009 A4 Cabriolet and S4 Cabriolet, 2005-2011 A6 Sedan, 2006-2011 A6 Avant, and 2007-2011 S6 Sedan vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
- The risk
- An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- The fix
- Audi has notified owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag with an alternate remedy part, free of charge. The recall began June 29, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69R7. Note: This recall supersedes recalls 16V382, 17V032 and 18V004 and includes vehicles that may have had their air bag previously replaced under one of those campaigns.
Vehicle safety record
2004 Audi RS4 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2004 Audi RS4 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in June 2018 for the inflator module.
NHTSA data checked
Rated once enough RS4 years are on file
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2004 Audi RS4 recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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No complaints about the 2004 Audi RS4 yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
2004 Audi RS4 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 Audi RS4 | 0 | 1 | - | |
| 2004 Audi A4 | 189 | 3 | D | Compare |
| 2004 Audi A4 Avant | 189 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 2004 Audi A4 Cabriolet | 189 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2004 Audi A6 | 35 | 4 | C | Compare |
| 2004 Audi A6 Avant | 35 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2004 Audi S4 | 29 | 1 | F | Compare |
| 2004 Audi S4 Avant | 29 | 0 | D | Compare |
| 2004 Audi TT | 25 | 2 | F | Compare |
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Questions about the 2004 Audi RS4
Does the 2004 Audi RS4 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2004 Audi RS4: inflator module (June 2018). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2004 Audi RS4 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
What should I do if my 2004 Audi RS4 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data