Audi S4 2011
Model S4 made in 2011 by Audi got 7 consumer complains as well as 39 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to power train and suspension. Technical service bulletines regarding digital instrument panel and electrical system.
Model 2011
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL | |||||
| TSB-20-12-25 | 11/08/2012 | 10050941 | Audi: when fuel tank is completely empty, instrument cluster display zero miles for fuel range and refueling shows fuel tank accepts less gallons than owner's manual indicates. models 2011-2013 a4, a5, a5 cabriolet, s4, s5, s5 cabriolet | 02/12/2013 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||||
| TSB-46-12-26 | 10/23/2012 | 10047719 | Audi: instrument panel illuminated with electric parking brake (epb) warning but turned off when ignition had cycled and adaptive cruise control (acc) inoperative, but resume after ignition had cycled. models 2011-2013 a4/s4, a5/s5, a5 ca | 12/05/2012 | |
| TSB-37-12-38 | 02/22/2012 | 10043576 | Audi: vehicle have issues with ignition key can not be removed from ignition; vehicle in park position but unable to move shifter; engine switched off but remote control can not lock with advanced key; park is not recognized electrically. | 04/11/2012 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE | |||||
| TSB-01-12-58 | 11/05/2012 | 10051502 | Audi: while driving, mainly short distance (stop and go), high crankcase pressure can lead to dtcs p113700 and p113900 codes. crankcase pressure can be lowered with new ecm (engine control module) software level after changing crankcase pr | 03/08/2013 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||||
| SB-19H3 | 04/01/2011 | 10038758 | Ready | 06/27/2011 | |
| SB-19H3 | 04/01/2011 | 10038758 | Audi service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. the engine thermostat stays close and may cause the engine to overheat. warning lights will illuminate. 2010-2011 models. *rm | 06/27/2011 | |
| SA-19H1 | 03/01/2011 | 10038589 | Audi service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. a seal inside the coolant pump can wear out and leak coolant. this also caused the engine light to come on. *rm | 06/22/2011 | |
| SA-19H1 | 04/01/2011 | SA-19H1 REV 2 | 10038589 | Audi service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. a seal inside the coolant pump can wear out and leak coolant. this also caused the engine light to come on. *rm updated on 06/27/2011. *kb | 06/22/2011 |
| SA-19H1 | 03/01/2011 | 10038589 | Ready | 06/22/2011 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||||
| SA-19H1 | 04/01/2011 | SA-19H1 REV 2 | 10038589 | Audi service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. a seal inside the coolant pump can wear out and leak coolant. this also caused the engine light to come on. *rm updated on 06/27/2011. *kb | 06/22/2011 |
| SA-19H1 | 03/01/2011 | 10038589 | Ready | 06/22/2011 | |
| SA-19H1 | 03/01/2011 | 10038589 | Audi service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. a seal inside the coolant pump can wear out and leak coolant. this also caused the engine light to come on. *rm | 06/22/2011 | |
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | |||||
| AUS-20112 | 03/01/2012 | 10044086 | Audi: the owner's manual is missing the enclosed insert information regarding launch control program, for vehicles equipped with s tronic transmission. *pe | 05/09/2012 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||||
| TSB-01-11-31 | 09/15/2011 | 10042388 | Audi: due to related engine electronics, the control unit and in tank fuel pump requires diagnosis. *pe | 12/06/2011 | |
| TSB-20-11-15 | 09/15/2011 | 10041667 | Audi: guidelines and tips for fuel pump electronics diagnosis. *pe | 10/24/2011 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||||
| TSB-20-12-25 | 11/08/2012 | 10050941 | Audi: when fuel tank is completely empty, instrument cluster display zero miles for fuel range and refueling shows fuel tank accepts less gallons than owner's manual indicates. models 2011-2013 a4, a5, a5 cabriolet, s4, s5, s5 cabriolet | 02/12/2013 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||||
| TSB-01-11-31 | 09/15/2011 | 10042388 | Audi: due to related engine electronics, the control unit and in tank fuel pump requires diagnosis. *pe | 12/06/2011 | |
| TSB-20-11-15 | 09/15/2011 | 10041667 | Audi: guidelines and tips for fuel pump electronics diagnosis. *pe | 10/24/2011 | |
| PARKING BRAKE | |||||
| TSB-46-12-26 | 10/23/2012 | 10047719 | Audi: instrument panel illuminated with electric parking brake (epb) warning but turned off when ignition had cycled and adaptive cruise control (acc) inoperative, but resume after ignition had cycled. models 2011-2013 a4/s4, a5/s5, a5 ca | 12/05/2012 | |
| POWER TRAIN | |||||
| SA-US-06 | 06/01/2011 | 10038585 | Audi service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. apology letter about the water pump campaign. *rm | 06/22/2011 | |
| SA-19H1-10 | 06/01/2011 | 10038588 | Audi service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. apology letter about the water pump campaign and warranty information. *rm | 06/22/2011 | |
| SA-19H1-08 | 06/01/2011 | 10038587 | Audi service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. apology letter about the water pump campaign and warranty information. *rm | 06/22/2011 | |
| SA-48326 | 06/01/2011 | 10038586 | Audi service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. apology letter about the water pump campaign and warranty information. *rm | 06/22/2011 | |
| SA-19H1-F1 | 06/01/2011 | 10038584 | Audi service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. under certain conditions the coolant pump may leak. *rm | 06/22/2011 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - COLUMN SHIFT | |||||
| TSB-37-12-38 | 02/22/2012 | 10043576 | Audi: vehicle have issues with ignition key can not be removed from ignition; vehicle in park position but unable to move shifter; engine switched off but remote control can not lock with advanced key; park is not recognized electrically. | 04/11/2012 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - FLOOR SHIFT | |||||
| TSB-37-12-38 | 02/22/2012 | 10043576 | Audi: vehicle have issues with ignition key can not be removed from ignition; vehicle in park position but unable to move shifter; engine switched off but remote control can not lock with advanced key; park is not recognized electrically. | 04/11/2012 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT | |||||
| TSB-42-12-11 | 07/05/2012 | 10045439 | Audi: constant velocity of joint grease at rear differential, causes an oil leakage in area of quattro sports rear differential side flange, or axle shaft inboard flange, due to insufficient sealant on protective cap. *pe | 09/06/2012 | |
| TSB-42-11-09 | 10/25/2011 | 10042394 | Audi: vehicles with quattro sports rear differential leaks at the rear axle shaft side flange or inboard flange. models s4, s5. *pe | 12/06/2011 | |
| TSB-42-11-08 | 10/05/2011 | 10042393 | Audi: certain vehicles with axle shaft inboard flange or sport differential side flange will experience an oil leak in those area. models s4, s5, s5 cabriolet. *pe | 12/06/2011 | |
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | |||||
| TSB-42-12-13 | 09/05/2012 | 10047159 | Audi: the axle shaft inboard flange and quattro sports rear differential (pr-pdu, pdr, or gh2) side flange has an oil leakage. models 2010-2012 s4, s5, s5 cabriolet. *pe | 11/05/2012 | |
| TSB-42-12-11 | 07/05/2012 | 10045439 | Audi: constant velocity of joint grease at rear differential, causes an oil leakage in area of quattro sports rear differential side flange, or axle shaft inboard flange, due to insufficient sealant on protective cap. *pe | 09/06/2012 | |
| TSB-42-11-08 | 10/05/2011 | 10042393 | Audi: certain vehicles with axle shaft inboard flange or sport differential side flange will experience an oil leak in those area. models s4, s5, s5 cabriolet. *pe | 12/06/2011 | |
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DRIVESHAFT | |||||
| TSB-42-12-13 | 09/05/2012 | 10047159 | Audi: the axle shaft inboard flange and quattro sports rear differential (pr-pdu, pdr, or gh2) side flange has an oil leakage. models 2010-2012 s4, s5, s5 cabriolet. *pe | 11/05/2012 | |
| TSB-42-11-08 | 10/05/2011 | 10042393 | Audi: certain vehicles with axle shaft inboard flange or sport differential side flange will experience an oil leak in those area. models s4, s5, s5 cabriolet. *pe | 12/06/2011 | |
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||||
| TSB-34-12-08 | 02/21/2012 | 10043562 | Audi: when vehicle is at constant speed or is accelerating, from the front can heard constant howling, or droning, or a scraping noise. *pe | 04/10/2012 | |
| TSB-30-11-11 | 12/09/2011 | 10043316 | Audi: when pressing firmly on clutch pedal, certain model year vehicles may or may start. *pe | 03/12/2012 | |
| (PWS) | |||||
| TSB-01-12-58 | 11/05/2012 | 10051502 | Audi: while driving, mainly short distance (stop and go), high crankcase pressure can lead to dtcs p113700 and p113900 codes. crankcase pressure can be lowered with new ecm (engine control module) software level after changing crankcase pr | 03/08/2013 | |
| SUSPENSION - REAR - AXLE - NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||||
| TSB-42-11-09 | 10/25/2011 | 10042394 | Audi: vehicles with quattro sports rear differential leaks at the rear axle shaft side flange or inboard flange. models s4, s5. *pe | 12/06/2011 | |
| TIRES - PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS | |||||
| TSB-44-10-05 | 06/08/2010 | 10035269 | Audi: tpms light illuminated-repair authorization. the tpms warning light is illuminated. no issues have been identified with the all new indirect tpm system. *pe | 02/14/2011 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 10/09/2012 | 8860 | 1 | |
| This issue concerns my audi 2011 s4, a car that i took delivery on in april, 2011. i have had numerous problems with the car since the delivery, however, it is a safety concern that has caused this specific filing. the problem seems to be with the dsg transmission. on occasion, the car will struggle and buck in low gears at a very slow speed (or froma complete stop) upon acceleration. this does not happen often but it has happened several times since taking delivery. i have tried addressing the problem with audi coral springs in the past but because i cannot duplicate the problem, they are unable to help. consequently, i have not been able to always drive the car in the manner that i would like to. however, on october 9, 2012, the problem happened again, only this time, it occurred while attempting to merge into traffic. i was in a merge lane, traveling approx 3-5 mph and when the opportunity arose, i accelerated into the traffic. at that precise moment, the car bucked violently (as it has done in the past) and i had to lift off the throttle to correct the issue. let me express that i in no way am attempting to cause problems for audi. i am only concerned for my safety. its quite conceivable that when my car has this trouble while merging into traffic that i could get hit from behind as i must immediately lift off the accelerator to resolve the issue. *tr | |||
| 10/09/2012 | 8860 | ||
| This issue concerns my audi 2011 s4, a car that i took delivery on in april, 2011. i have had numerous problems with the car since the delivery, however, it is a safety concern that has caused this specific filing. the problem seems to be with the dsg transmission. on occasion, the car will struggle and buck in low gears at a very slow speed (or froma complete stop) upon acceleration. this does not happen often but it has happened several times since taking delivery. i have tried addressing the problem with audi coral springs in the past but because i cannot duplicate the problem, they are unable to help. consequently, i have not been able to always drive the car in the manner that i would like to. however, on october 9, 2012, the problem happened again, only this time, it occurred while attempting to merge into traffic. i was in a merge lane, traveling approx 3-5 mph and when the opportunity arose, i accelerated into the traffic. at that precise moment, the car bucked violenty (as it has done in the past) and i had to lift off the throttle to correct the issue. let me express that i in no way am attempting to cause problems for audi. i am only concerned for my safety. its quite conceiveable that when my car has this trouble while merging into traffic that i could get hit from behind as i must immediatelly lift off the accelerator to resolve the issue. | |||
| SUSPENSION | |||
| 03/23/2012 | 27000 | ||
| I recently purchased a brand new 2011 audi s4 sedan and had a suspension and/or alignment issue which caused the front driver side tire blow out on the highway, resulting in temporary loss of control. i got three professional opinions (including that of a certified audi technician) and all agreed this was caused by an issue with the suspension, causing the inside edge of the tire to wear prematurely and split open. this instance is abnormal because the tread was well above the treadwear indicators. this vehicle has always been serviced according to the factory specified service plan for my vehicle, by audi certified technicians. this plan specifically states that the technicians are supposed to inspect tires for wear and damage at the 25 thousand mile service (to ensure safety, reliability, and value of the vehicle). however, my service advisors failed to notify me of the abnormal tire wear, and the potential safety risk. had this issue been brought to my attention, this incident could have been avoided. both front tires showed this abnormal wear, so i have since replaced all four tires. however, if this suspension problem is not solved, the new tires will also wear abnormally and split open, putting lives in danger. the vehicle is at the audi dealer waiting for the issue to be identified and resolved. | |||