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2021 Audi S4

The Verdict

100 Smooth Ride

The 2021 Audi S4 has 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. The most reported issues are body (1 complaints) and electrical (1 complaints). With a Klunk Score of 100/100, it earns a "Smooth Ride" rating. If you're shopping for a Audi S4, consider the 2015 model year which has 50% fewer complaints.

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100

Klunk Score: Smooth Ride

This vehicle year has significantly fewer complaints than average. A reliable choice.

How is this calculated?

The Klunk Score ranks this vehicle year against all others in our database based on total owner complaints filed with NHTSA. 100 = fewest complaints (top tier), 0 = most complained-about. Scores above 60 are better than average; below 40 means more problems than most.

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Under the Hood

Each number is a complaint. Darker = bigger problem.

YearBodyBrakesElectricalEngineTransmission
200048415152
200120352120
2002291010
2004713153
2005213640
2006002901
200810300
20101211541
2011300518
2012012514
2013200147
201491151
201500010
201821040
201901010
2020201400
202110100

By Category

Body
1
Electrical
1

By Severity

1
1
2
1

Worst Problems

Complaints

Electrical 1

The contact owns a 2021 Audi S4. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle experienced a loss of automotive power. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The message "Drive System Malfunction - Please Contact Service" was displayed. In addition, the vehicle hesitated to restart and shift into gear as intended. The contact stated that the failure had progressed over time. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing a pending software service update; however, the repairs would not be available until the end of 2025. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 31,000.

9mo ago
Body 2

2021 AUDI S4. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO NHTSA SAFETY RECALL 22V-742. THE CONSUMER IS DISGUSTED AND DISATISFIED WITH THE AUDI SERVICE DEPARTMENT PROCEDURES FOR PERFORMING THE RECALLS.

42mo ago
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