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Representative 2003 model. Photo: OSX, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain

Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2002 Audi S4 recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2002 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
1
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
22
Latest campaign
Jun 23, 2021

Recall summary by component1

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ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Air bags1Jun 23, 2021

Safety recalls1

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0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Jun 23, 2021Latest campaign
Jun 23, 202121V470000

Air bags: frontal driver side

In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, the air bag may not properly protect the occupant, increasing the risk of serious injury or death.

DetailsHide details for campaign 21V470000
What's wrong
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2000-2001 Audi TT Coupe, TT Roadster, 2000-2002 A4, and S4 vehicles equipped with Non-Azide Driver Air Bag Inflators (NADI) that do not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. Due to a manufacturing issue, the NADI inflators may absorb moisture, possibly causing the air bag to deploy improperly in the event of a crash.
Risk
In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, the air bag may not properly protect the occupant, increasing the risk of serious injury or death.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the driver frontal airbag inflator with an alternative inflator, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 2, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69CJ.
Campaign
NHTSA 21V470000 · Jun 23, 2021
To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Audi recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component22

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22Complaints filed
0Involving a crash
0Involving a fire
0Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Electrical system1045000
Service brakes941000
Hydraulic941000
Seats314000
Equipment15000
Engine and engine cooling15000

An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names S4, S4 Avant.

Latest reports

  • Electrical system

    “Tl*the contact own a 2002 audi s4. The center instrument panel display intermittently failed to illuminate. When the failure occurred half of the display was well lit while the other half was not.”

    Filed 04/24/2009 · ODI 10266651
  • Electrical system

    “Tl*the contact owns a 2002 audi s4. The contact stated that the lcd screen on the instrument panel has lines running through the screen, which prevent him from viewing the information.”

    Filed 03/30/2009 · ODI 10263585
  • Electrical system

    “Tl*the contact owns a 2002 audi s4. While driving approximately 45 mph on normal road conditions, the instrument panel displayed missing and faded pixels, as well as incomplete information about the vehicle.”

    Filed 01/20/2009 · ODI 10255752

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2002 Audi S4 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2002 Audi S4 have?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2002 Audi S4. The most recent, 21V470000 (reported June 23, 2021), concerns air bags. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2002 Audi S4?

Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 10 complaints out of 22 filed with NHTSA (45%). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2002 Audi S4?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Audi recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Audi dealer.

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