2019 Audi S4 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
No verdictComplaint Index
20/100
#9 most-complained of 11 S4 years
The 2019 Audi S4 has a Complaint Index of 20, the second-lowest among 11 model years, with only 2 complaints and 1 recall on file. Compared to other years, it ranks 9th worst out of 11, making it one of the better years for this model based on NHTSA data.
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 24
- 21 city / 30 hwy
Top 2019 Audi S4 problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Brakes1 (50%)
- Engine1 (50%)
- Lane Departure1 (50%)
What owners report
- Brakes locked up unexpectedly while driving around 60 mph, with the ABS warning light and Audi pre-sense message illuminated at a median mileage of 19,800.
- A dealer was unable to determine the cause of a sudden brake lockup event.
- An owner reported unusual noise from the top end of the engine, suspecting a rocker arm or valve train component issue, discovered after the warranty period had ended.
2019 Audi S4 recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 21V874000Nov 10, 2021Airbags208,332 vehicles
Air bags:sensor:occupant classification:front passenger
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2017-2020 A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, 2018-2019 RS5 Coupe, 2019 RS5 Sportback, 2018-2020 A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A5 Sportback, S4 Sedan, S5 Cabriolet, S5 Coupe, and Audi S5 Sportback vehicles. The cable connecting the seat heater to the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) may have a contact fault, causing the software to misdiagnose a malfunction and disable the passenger air bag.
Risk: A disabled passenger air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the connecting cable and either the heating mat or entire seat cover, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 7, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 74E3. This recall is an expansion of Recall 19V-547 (74D9). Vehicles previously repaired under 19V-547 will need to return for the new remedy.
2019 Audi S4 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 21 MPG
- Highway
- 30 MPG
- Combined
- 24 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,300
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Premium
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2019 compared with other S4 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2019 Audi S4 reliable?
- NHTSA lists only 2 complaints and 1 recall for the 2019 Audi S4, giving it a Complaint Index of 20, one of the lowest among the 11 model years with data. This suggests the 2019 model year has fewer reported problems compared to other S4 years.
- What is the top problem area for the 2019 Audi S4?
- Brakes is listed as the top problem area, accounting for 50% of reported complaints, with a median mileage at failure of 19,800.
- Does the 2019 Audi S4 have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2019 Audi S4, covering an airbag issue involving a connecting cable and seat heating mat that dealers will replace free of charge.
- How does the 2019 Audi S4 compare to other model years?
- The 2019 model ranks 9th worst out of 11 years tracked, with a Complaint Index of 20, well below years like 2010 (100) and 2013 (90) that are rated Avoid.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2019 Audi S4?
- The 2019 Audi S4 gets an EPA-rated 24 mpg combined (21 city / 30 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,300.