Audi S4 Cabriolet 2005
Model S4 Cabriolet made in 2005 by Audi got 1 consumer complain as well as 15 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to visibility. . Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system and engine and engine cooling. The car has 2 modeles with engines 4.2, guzzler and 4.2.
Model 2005
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2, Guzzler | 8 | Manual, 6 gears | 4 | 15/21/17 | 16.5/27.2/20.0491 | Premium | 1720 | SUBCOMPACT CARS | |
| 4.2 | 8 | Semiautomatic, 6 gears | 4 | 17/23/20 | 19.3355/29.7723/22.957 | Premium | 1462 | SUBCOMPACT CARS |
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||||
| TSB-28F2-REV 7 | 04/01/2010 | 10034846 | Audi: 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 phase 7-april 10 vin information).malfuncti | 01/19/2011 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE | |||||
| TSB-00-10-02 | 03/24/2010 | 10035268 | Audi: 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 information | 02/14/2011 | |
| TSB-01-09-06 | 05/13/2009 | 10032290 | Audi: 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 t | 03/01/2010 | |
| TSB-01-08-33 | 12/15/2008 | 10028768 | Audi: 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. *pe | 05/27/2009 | |
| 24 08 14 | 03/18/2008 | 10024682 | Mil on, engine runs rough after hot start (dtc p0300-p0308 in ecm). *nj | 05/05/2008 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
| KM-1379 | 06/30/2009 | 10030593 | Audi: 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. wiring | 10/23/2009 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| TSB-24-08-04 | 02/11/2008 | 10032776 | Audi: 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. *pe | 05/21/2010 | |
| TSB-24-09-16 | 08/07/2009 | 10032291 | Audi: 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-REV | 08/01/2010 | 10036497 | Audi: 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 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||||
| KM-1379 | 06/30/2009 | 10030593 | Audi: 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. wiring | 10/23/2009 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | |||||
| TSB-24-08-04 | 02/11/2008 | 10032776 | Audi: 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. *pe | 05/21/2010 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||||
| SB090111 | 09/01/2011 | 10040959 | Volkswagen 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. *rm | 09/14/2011 | |
| SB090111 | 09/01/2011 | 10040959 | Ready | 09/14/2011 | |
| KM-1379 | 06/30/2009 | 10030593 | Audi: 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. wiring | 10/23/2009 | |
| WHEELS - LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS | |||||
| TSB-44-08-14 | 11/19/2008 | 10027923 | Audi: 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. *pe | 02/20/2009 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY | |||
| 10/10/2008 | 48500 | 1 | |
| 2005 audi s4 cabriolet - rear window separating from soft convertible top. top appears to be shrinking at the window edges as well. independent convertible top repair facility as well as local audi dealer confirm that this is due to defective adhesive used in the manufacturing process. audi of america refuses to remedy this issue to date. vehicle has 49,000 miles on the odometer and has been out of factory warranty for only a few weeks. rear window will almost certainly come fully loose from the top soon, and could either strike a rear passenger or simply dislodge at highway speeds, potentially injuring or killing persons traveling behind this vehicle. the potential for an extremely dangerous accident is present here. this is a serious safety-related defect. a recall is needed here to prevent potential loss of life. audi is handling these top problems on a case-by-case basis, and is fighting hard with owners not to pay at all. audi dealers are quoting in excess of $6400 to replace the top, costly enough to prevent many owners from safely repairing the top. per information sourced from audiworld.com, many owners are not replacing the top due to the exorbitant cost but rather simply gluing or taping the rear window in place and hoping for the best. this is an issue which clearly requires a recall in the interest of public safety. *tr | |||