- The problem
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. A fuel feed line connecting the fuel filter to the engine can prematurely age and shrink through exposure to high under hood temperature caused by the turbocharger.
- The risk
- This can result in fuel seepage at the connection.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the entire fuel feed line from the fuel filter to the engine with a fuel line of shrinkage-proof material.
Vehicle safety record
1992 Audi S4 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 1992 Audi S4 with NHTSA, most often about the fuel system (3) and the transmission & drivetrain (1). It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in March 2000 for the hoses, lines / piping, and fittings. For comparison, the 1991 has 0 and the 1993 has 16.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical S4 year, for its age
#178 most complained-about 1992 vehicle
- Complaints
- 5
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1992 Audi S4 problems
Share of all 5 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
1992 Audi S4 recalls 2
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
- The problem
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Some air bag sensors do not comply with audi's durability standards over the lifetime of the vehicle.
- The risk
- In the event the sensor should malfunction, the air bag restraint system can inadvertently deploy. Deployment of the air bag restraint system without warning could cause a driver to lose vehicle control.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the air bag sensor control module.
What owners say
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5 complaints about the 1992 Audi S4
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
The fuel line is leaking in the engine compartment, consumer took the vehicle to the dealer who did not do any repairs, the leaks only occur on cold days. *Slc
Contacted audi, claim recall doesnot exist, I found it on your site,but your people are of no help, # 00v068000, do I need to contact my congressman to get help your people are of no help, claim cannot find recall notice, it's on your web site, recall. *No safety defect listed in summary. *Ak
Metal braided fuel line would intermitently leak , with resulted in gasoline odor inside the cab. Gas would seep from the fitting between the braided line and the solid fuel line. Fuel line is very close to the hot turbo and exhaust manifold. Line was repaired by the dealer without charge, after contacting the manufacturer, which seemed to have knowledge of this problem. *Ak
Audi's electric sun roof with preselect feature cain maim or kill becaus eit has no stop switch to prevent crushing body part in the way of closing sun roof. *Ak
TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *AK
Audi S4: every year compared
All S4 years1992 Audi S4 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 Audi S4 | 5 | 2 | D | |
| 1992 Audi 100 | 23 | 3 | F | Compare |
| 1992 Audi 80 | 1 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 1992 Audi V8 | 1 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 1992 Audi Audi | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1992 Audi S4
Does the 1992 Audi S4 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 1992 Audi S4: hoses, lines / piping, and fittings (March 2000); sensor / control module-inactive (October 1997). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 1992 Audi S4?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the fuel system (3), transmission & drivetrain (1), visibility & wipers (1).
How many complaints has the 1992 Audi S4 had?
5 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on December 5, 1997 and the latest on November 8, 2000. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1992 Audi S4 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 30 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical Audi S4 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Audi S4 years have the most complaints?
2000 (143), 2001 (87), 2005 (43). See every Audi S4 year compared.
What should I do if my 1992 Audi S4 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