Audi S4 2007

Model S4 made in 2007 by Audi got 4 consumer complains as well as 17 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags and seat belts. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system and engine and engine cooling. The car has one 4.2, guzzler engine.

Model 2007

Engine [L]CylindersTransmissionDriveEstimate MPG (city/highway/combined)Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined)FuelFuel costClassRelease date
4.2, Guzzler 8Manual, 6 gears415/21/1716.3/27.1/19.862Premium2514COMPACT CARS
4.2, Guzzler 8Semiautomatic, 6 gears415/23/1817.0202/29.0875/20.927Premium2377COMPACT CARS
4.2, Guzzler 8Manual, 6 gears415/21/1716.3/27.1/19.862Premium2514SMALL STATION WAGONS
4.2, Guzzler 8Semiautomatic, 6 gears415/23/1816.8384/28.93/20.7391Premium2377SMALL STATION WAGONS

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE
TSB-00-10-0203/24/201010035268Audi: software version management (svm) operating instructions. detailing the general process for carrying out a software version management (svm) software update for any tsb or required vehicle update (rvu). troubleshooting information02/14/2011
TSB-01-09-0605/13/200910032290Audi: software version management (svm), operating instructions. svm is a process to update the programming in flashable (re-programmable) control modules and/or to document changes in software levels in audi vehicles. this system uses t03/01/2010
TSB-01-08-3312/15/200810028768Audi: software version management(svm) operating instructions. its a process to update the programming in flashable (reprogrammable) control modules and/or to document changes in software levels in all audi vehicles. *pe05/27/2009
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING
KM-137906/30/200910030593Audi: mil light on and dtc p2294 (fuel pressure regulator 2 control circuit), p2295 (fuel pressure regulator 2 control circuit low), p2296 (fuel pressure regulator 2 control circuit high) in fault memory drivability is not affected. wiring10/23/2009
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
TSB-24-08-0402/11/200810032776Audi: mil on (mass airflow sensor dtcs p0101, p0102, p0103, p0112, p0113 in ecm). engine has low performance without significant loss of power or stalling. models s4, s4 cabriolet, allroad, rs6, & r8. *pe05/21/2010
TSB-24-09-1608/07/200910032291Audi: mil on (mass airflow sensor dtcs p0101, p0102, p0103, p0112, p0113 in ecm). engine has low performance without significant loss of power or stalling. dtcs related to the mass air flow sensor and fuel trim faults can be related to (03/01/2010
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
SAC-28F2-REV08/01/201010036497Audi: gasoline engine vehicles; inspect, and if necessary, replace ignition coils. vehicles affected by this action may have ignition coils that could malfunction under certain conditions. added final mailing phase-8/10 vin information.03/23/2011
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
AWA-10-1112/03/201010037825Ready06/06/2011
AWA-10-1112/03/201010037825Volkswagen: warranty extension for the headlight bulbs. *rm06/06/2011
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL
AWA-10-1112/03/201010037825Ready06/06/2011
AWA-10-1112/03/201010037825Volkswagen: warranty extension for the headlight bulbs. *rm06/06/2011
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP
KM-137906/30/200910030593Audi: mil light on and dtc p2294 (fuel pressure regulator 2 control circuit), p2295 (fuel pressure regulator 2 control circuit low), p2296 (fuel pressure regulator 2 control circuit high) in fault memory drivability is not affected. wiring10/23/2009
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
TSB-24-08-0402/11/200810032776Audi: mil on (mass airflow sensor dtcs p0101, p0102, p0103, p0112, p0113 in ecm). engine has low performance without significant loss of power or stalling. models s4, s4 cabriolet, allroad, rs6, & r8. *pe05/21/2010
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP
SB09011109/01/201110040959Volkswagen service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. production issues may cause premature wear on the intake camshaft and camshaft follower. malfunction light will illuminate. *rm09/14/2011
SB09011109/01/201110040959Ready09/14/2011
KM-137906/30/200910030593Audi: mil light on and dtc p2294 (fuel pressure regulator 2 control circuit), p2295 (fuel pressure regulator 2 control circuit low), p2296 (fuel pressure regulator 2 control circuit high) in fault memory drivability is not affected. wiring10/23/2009
WHEELS - LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS
TSB-44-08-1411/19/200810027923Audi: wheel bolts require torque adjustment. torque sticks and torque extension bars are not approved by audi of america, inc. and should not be used to apply torque to wheel bolts. all audi models included. *pe02/20/2009

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
AIR BAGS
09/29/200713000306/15/2007
 My 2007 audi rs-4 quattro sedan had a brake malfunction of some sort that caused the front wheels to lock even while the esp system was active and abs was in proper working order and the vehicle displayed no warnings on the info display. the vehicle crashed into a guardrail while we were doing 40mph because it wouldn't turn in the curve at the bottom of the hill we were descending, a few times that day the car had a vibration go through it almost as though a tire was bad or a brake was dragging, with a slight burning smell to accompany it. but still no lights or warning displays came on, on our way to dinner my friend and i were descending the hill near to the restaurant we were gong to and the brakes didn't seem to grab at first then seem to have locked up.. we crashed doing a full 40mph. the angle we hit the rail at and the angle of the rail itself deflected us slightly causing the passenger side rear of the car to also hit it. then as the rear hit the rail it bounced the rear out to the left causing us to hit the rail with the right front again then deflected us off of the small cliff on the opposite side of the road. where the car was laying on its driver's side in the ditch and had run down 3 smaller trees, all this energy and damage, yet none of the airbags deployed not even the head curtains, as a result i suffered head injuries a fractured t3 vertebrae alot of muscle strains and a sprain plus nerve damage that disabled me from feeling my lower extremities and feet for a few days, my friend whom was driving suffered a contusion on his brain that bled for a while and could have caused him to become paraplegic. he struck his head on the b-pillar and steering wheel, even though we both wore our seat belts, which my belt had to be cut off as it wouldn't unlatch. i have looked on a few audi forums and have seen complaints from other rs4 owners. i hope this can be addressed, thanks. *tr
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
09/29/200713000306/15/2007
 My 2007 audi rs-4 quattro sedan had a brake malfunction of some sort that caused the front wheels to lock even while the esp system was active and abs was in proper working order and the vehicle displayed no warnings on the info display. the vehicle crashed into a guardrail while we were doing 40mph because it wouldn't turn in the curve at the bottom of the hill we were descending, a few times that day the car had a vibration go through it almost as though a tire was bad or a brake was dragging, with a slight burning smell to accompany it. but still no lights or warning displays came on, on our way to dinner my friend and i were descending the hill near to the restaurant we were gong to and the brakes didn't seem to grab at first then seem to have locked up.. we crashed doing a full 40mph. the angle we hit the rail at and the angle of the rail itself deflected us slightly causing the passenger side rear of the car to also hit it. then as the rear hit the rail it bounced the rear out to the left causing us to hit the rail with the right front again then deflected us off of the small cliff on the opposite side of the road. where the car was laying on its driver's side in the ditch and had run down 3 smaller trees, all this energy and damage, yet none of the airbags deployed not even the head curtains, as a result i suffered head injuries a fractured t3 vertebrae alot of muscle strains and a sprain plus nerve damage that disabled me from feeling my lower extremities and feet for a few days, my friend whom was driving suffered a contusion on his brain that bled for a while and could have caused him to become paraplegic. he struck his head on the b-pillar and steering wheel, even though we both wore our seat belts, which my belt had to be cut off as it wouldn't unlatch. i have looked on a few audi forums and have seen complaints from other rs4 owners. i hope this can be addressed, thanks. *tr
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER
09/29/200713000306/15/2007
 My 2007 audi rs-4 quattro sedan had a brake malfunction of some sort that caused the front wheels to lock even while the esp system was active and abs was in proper working order and the vehicle displayed no warnings on the info display. the vehicle crashed into a guardrail while we were doing 40mph because it wouldn't turn in the curve at the bottom of the hill we were descending, a few times that day the car had a vibration go through it almost as though a tire was bad or a brake was dragging, with a slight burning smell to accompany it. but still no lights or warning displays came on, on our way to dinner my friend and i were descending the hill near to the restaurant we were gong to and the brakes didn't seem to grab at first then seem to have locked up.. we crashed doing a full 40mph. the angle we hit the rail at and the angle of the rail itself deflected us slightly causing the passenger side rear of the car to also hit it. then as the rear hit the rail it bounced the rear out to the left causing us to hit the rail with the right front again then deflected us off of the small cliff on the opposite side of the road. where the car was laying on its driver's side in the ditch and had run down 3 smaller trees, all this energy and damage, yet none of the airbags deployed not even the head curtains, as a result i suffered head injuries a fractured t3 vertebrae alot of muscle strains and a sprain plus nerve damage that disabled me from feeling my lower extremities and feet for a few days, my friend whom was driving suffered a contusion on his brain that bled for a while and could have caused him to become paraplegic. he struck his head on the b-pillar and steering wheel, even though we both wore our seat belts, which my belt had to be cut off as it wouldn't unlatch. i have looked on a few audi forums and have seen complaints from other rs4 owners. i hope this can be addressed, thanks. *tr
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
05/01/2007725204/28/2007
 Tl*the contact owns a 2007 audi s4. while driving 40 mph, the vehicle automatically accelerated to approximately 50 mph within two seconds. the contact depressed the brake pedal and the vehicle decelerated to 40 mph. approximately two days later, the vehicle accelerated from 50 to 70 mph within four seconds. the vehicle decelerated when the brake pedal was depressed, but the rpm's continued to increase. the vehicle experienced the acceleration failure when the clutch pedal was depressed while attempting to shift gears. the dealer stated that the clutch burned out and informed the contact that he would need to have the clutch replaced before the failure could be investigated. the current mileage is 840 and failure mileage was 725. updated 02-25-08 *bf updated *jb