Audi S4 2012
Model S4 made in 2012 by Audi got 3 consumer complains as well as 21 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to fuel/propulsion system. . Technical service bulletines regarding digital instrument panel and electrical system.
Model 2012
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 | |
| 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 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BACK UP LIGHTS | |||||
| TSB-94-12-92 | 10/24/2012 | 10047800 | Audi: brake light lens, daytime running lights, fog lights, side marker lights, headlights, taillights, front turn signals would all have visible condensation inside due dampness, from cold lens, settling inside. models 1996-2013 - all m | 12/07/2012 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS | |||||
| TSB-94-12-92 | 10/24/2012 | 10047800 | Audi: brake light lens, daytime running lights, fog lights, side marker lights, headlights, taillights, front turn signals would all have visible condensation inside due dampness, from cold lens, settling inside. models 1996-2013 - all m | 12/07/2012 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - FOG LIGHTS | |||||
| TSB-94-12-92 | 10/24/2012 | 10047800 | Audi: brake light lens, daytime running lights, fog lights, side marker lights, headlights, taillights, front turn signals would all have visible condensation inside due dampness, from cold lens, settling inside. models 1996-2013 - all m | 12/07/2012 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS | |||||
| TSB-94-12-92 | 10/24/2012 | 10047800 | Audi: brake light lens, daytime running lights, fog lights, side marker lights, headlights, taillights, front turn signals would all have visible condensation inside due dampness, from cold lens, settling inside. models 1996-2013 - all m | 12/07/2012 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||||
| TSB-94-12-92 | 10/24/2012 | 10047800 | Audi: brake light lens, daytime running lights, fog lights, side marker lights, headlights, taillights, front turn signals would all have visible condensation inside due dampness, from cold lens, settling inside. models 1996-2013 - all m | 12/07/2012 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TAIL LIGHTS | |||||
| TSB-94-12-92 | 10/24/2012 | 10047800 | Audi: brake light lens, daytime running lights, fog lights, side marker lights, headlights, taillights, front turn signals would all have visible condensation inside due dampness, from cold lens, settling inside. models 1996-2013 - all m | 12/07/2012 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL | |||||
| TSB-94-12-92 | 10/24/2012 | 10047800 | Audi: brake light lens, daytime running lights, fog lights, side marker lights, headlights, taillights, front turn signals would all have visible condensation inside due dampness, from cold lens, settling inside. models 1996-2013 - all m | 12/07/2012 | |
| 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 | |
| G (PWS) | |||||
| TSB-94-12-92 | 10/24/2012 | 10047800 | Audi: brake light lens, daytime running lights, fog lights, side marker lights, headlights, taillights, front turn signals would all have visible condensation inside due dampness, from cold lens, settling inside. models 1996-2013 - all m | 12/07/2012 | |
| 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 - 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 - 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 | |
| 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 | |
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 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 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | |||
| 07/24/2012 | 10500 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2012 audi s4. the contact stated that the vehicle exhibited a fuel leak. the vehicle was towed to the dealer however, the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 10,500 and the current mileage was 14,200. | |||
| 07/24/2012 | 10500 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 2012 audi s4. the contact stated that the vehicle exhibited a fuel leak. the vehicle was towed to the dealer however, the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 10,500 and the current mileage was 14,200. kmj | |||