- The problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Audi A4 and S4 vehicles manufactured February 16, 2012, to October 21, 2014, and 2013-2015 Audi Allroad vehicles manufactured March 12, 2012, to October 21, 2014. Due to an improper algorithm in the air bag control module, if a crash necessitates deployment of the side air bags, a second impact to the front of the vehicle may not command the front air bags to also deploy.
- The risk
- If the front air bags do not deploy in the event of a secondary impact to the front of the vehicle, there is an increased risk of occupant injury.
- The fix
- Volkswagen will notify owners, and Audi dealers will update the air bag control unit software, free of charge. The recall began on November 14, 2014. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-822-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69K5.
Vehicle safety record
2013 Audi S4 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2013 Audi S4 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in October 2014 for the air bags.
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
2013 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
What owners say
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No complaints about the 2013 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 years2013 Audi S4 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Audi S4 | 0 | 1 | A | |
| 2013 Audi A4 | 111 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2013 Audi Q5 | 92 | 5 | F | Compare |
| 2013 Audi A6 | 52 | 6 | D | Compare |
| 2013 Audi A8 | 50 | 6 | F | Compare |
| 2013 Audi A8L | 47 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 2013 Audi A5 | 38 | 3 | F | Compare |
| 2013 Audi A3 | 20 | 3 | B | Compare |
| 2013 Audi A7 | 19 | 5 | D | 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 2013 Audi S4
Does the 2013 Audi S4 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2013 Audi S4: air bags (October 2014). 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 2013 Audi S4 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2013 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 2013 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