- The problem
- Defective ignition switches were improperly manufactured and can cause some electrical accessories to malfunction.
- The risk
- Some electrical accessories, such as, turn signals, windshield wipers, lamps, power wind0ws and air conditioners can malfunction when the car is started.
- The fix
- DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH.
Vehicle safety record
1996 Audi S4 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1996 Audi S4 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in January 1996 for the switch.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical S4 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1996 Audi S4 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 1996 Audi S4 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.
Audi S4: every year compared
All S4 years1996 Audi S4 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 Audi S4 | 0 | 1 | A | |
| 1996 Audi A4 | 92 | 6 | C | Compare |
| 1996 Audi A6 | 54 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 1996 Audi Cabriolet | 8 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 1996 Audi Quattro | 6 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 1996 Audi S6 | 1 | 1 | B | Compare |
| 1996 Audi A8 | 1 | 2 | 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 1996 Audi S4
Does the 1996 Audi S4 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1996 Audi S4: switch (January 1996). 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 1996 Audi S4 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1996 Audi S4 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 75 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer 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 1996 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