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2022 Audi S4 Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

No verdict

Complaint Index

10/100

#10 most-complained of 11 S4 years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2022 Audi S4 has 1 NHTSA complaint and 1 recall, giving it a complaint index of 10, the lowest among the 11 model years with data. It ranks well compared to other Audi S4 years based on NHTSA complaints and recalls.

Complaints
1
Recalls
1
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
24
21 city / 30 hwy

Top 2022 Audi S4 problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Electrical System1 (100%)

2022 Audi S4 recalls

1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 22V806000Oct 26, 2022Other6,076 vehicles

    Equipment:electrical:infotainment:video (touch)screen/monitor/unit

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 AUDI A8, A6 Allroad, E-TRON Quattro, 2022 S3, RSQ8, RS7, RS6 Avant, Q8, Q7, Q3, E-TRON Sportback Quattro, S5 Cabriolet, E-TRON GT, S5 Sportback, A7, A6, A5 Sportback, A5 Cabriolet, A4, A4 Allroad, A3, S8, SQ7, SQ8, S6, and S4 vehicles. The infotainment main unit may become damaged internally when the vehicle is shut off, resulting in an inoperative rearview camera display the next time the vehicle is started. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

    Risk: An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the infotainment main unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 6, 2022. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 91Ei.

2022 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.

2022 compared with other S4 years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)025507510020102011201220132014201520182019202020212022
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2020Caution6016323
2021No verdict302423
2022No verdict101124

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2022 Audi S4 reliable?
Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2022 Audi S4 has a complaint index of 10, the lowest of the 11 model years with data, meaning it has fewer reported issues than other years of this model.
What problems does the 2022 Audi S4 have?
NHTSA lists 1 complaint for the 2022 Audi S4, in the Electrical System category, which makes up 100 percent of complaints for this year.
Does the 2022 Audi S4 have any recalls?
Yes, NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2022 Audi S4, campaign 22V806000, involving replacement of the infotainment main unit. It is not a do-not-drive recall.
How does the 2022 Audi S4 compare to other years?
With a complaint index of 10, the 2022 model ranks better than years like 2010 (index 100) and 2013 (index 90), which are rated Avoid.
What is the fuel economy of the 2022 Audi S4?
The EPA rates the 2022 Audi S4 at 24 mpg combined (21 city/30 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,300.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.