Audi S4 Cabriolet 2004
Model S4 Cabriolet made in 2004 by Audi got 6 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 9 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags, seat belts and steering. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and exterior lighting. There was one recall concerning exterior lighting . The car has 2 modeles with engines 4.2, guzzler, 4.2.
Model 2004
| 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 | 1411 | SUBCOMPACT CARS | |
| 4.2 | 8 | Semiautomatic, 6 gears | 4 | 18/23/20 | 19.7/29.7/23.2179 | Premium | 1200 | SUBCOMPACT CARS |
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | ||||||||||||||||
| 05V096000 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | from 01/01/2003 to 02/28/2004 | V (Vehicle) | 9965 | 04/11/2005 | MFR | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 03/15/2005 | 03/15/2005 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain passenger vehicles, there is a possibility of xenon headlamp coating degradation over time. the luminous transmittance of the headlamp may decrease over a period of time. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition could affect a driver's field of view, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the left and right xenon headlamp reflectors free of charge. the recall began on april 11, 2005. owners may contact audi at 1-800-822-2834. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vw recall no. jh. customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
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 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 20036582 | 02/26/2007 | 10022142 | Loses power or will not move after stop. *kb | 07/06/2007 | |
| 0402 | 07/21/2005 | 0504 | 10008949 | Engine, intake manifold mounting bolt torque. audi s4,s4 cabriolet, allroad, a6, a8l model year 2004. *mj update. *tt | 09/01/2004 |
| 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 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||||
| 20056243 | 02/26/2007 | 10022141 | Headlight aiming, using hella universal beamsetter. *kb | 07/06/2007 | |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||
| 07/24/2007 | 15000 | 6 | 04/01/2005 |
| I have an audi s4 convertible that has been to the dealership multiple times for the same safety issue. the airbag system has been defective and the repairs do not seem to be taking hold when they do them. so far there fortunately has not been a need to use the airbag system, however its unavailability is a major cause for concern. *tr | |||
| SEAT BELTS | |||
| 03/12/2009 | 32145 | 1 | |
| Rear seat belt buckle has interior defects after 33,000 miles. car is outside of warranty due to year of vehicle. the female receptor of the buckle has some of the inner mechanism hanging outside of the lip of the buckle, much different than the other buckle next to it which is in normal working order. *tr | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - PUMP | |||
| 11/20/2006 | 22500 | 3 | 05/28/2004 |
| Power coupling on power steering motor failed resulting in loss of steering as i was driving....dealer later informed me that this was a defect that had been corrected but i did not see a recall posted. *nm | |||
| STRUCTURE | |||
| 11/20/2010 | 40000 | ||
| 2004 audi s4 convertible - 40k - rear window of convertible top has separated from top - appears to be glue, attachment method failure. called audi of america requesting assistance, v. nice - wanted to initiate conversation / inspection 'at dealer level'. local dealer looks at it and quote $4350 to replace entire roof. discussions between audi of america and dealer apparently ensure where 'level of participation' to assist is discussed. we had previously purchased a new s4 at this dealer in 2000 and tried to purchase s4 convertible from them in 2007. we had owned 10 (ten) vws prior. further, asst svc mgr at audi of tysons corner advised that i should have garaged my vehicle, problem would not be failure of adhering property, but clearly not maintained properly by me. my request for assistance was refused by the dealer because of 'dealer loyalty'. audi of america said they could not offer any help either. i see on this site that many have had this problems with 03 convertible products and prior to reading thought that this issue is somewhat if not entirely the responsibility of audi - after all - should we anticipate replacing an entire roof for almost $5000 at only six years ???? as a humorous endnote - the dealer called me today - we had looked at cars while there - they want me to come by - test drive and buy :-) | |||
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||
| 01/30/2010 | 53000 | ||
| In january 2009 i attempted to change the right front tire on my 2004 audi s4. i used the car jack that comes with the car. after lifting the car up on the proper position (as explained in the audi users manual) the car jack broke apart under the weight of the car. the ground in my garage is even and made out of concrete and the automatic transmission was in p and the emergency brake was fully applied so that movement of the car while lifted was impossible. the audi dealer i complained to replaced the car jack and fixed the damage on the right lower side of my car without any charges. two weeks ago i had a flat on the right front side of my car again coming up interstate i 55 from cape girardeau mo. when using the new car jack (same model) that the audi dealer had given me after the prior incident. and as you probably guessed the same happened again. this time i was on the side of the road but the circumstances were not much different. after i stopped the car, i selected park on the automatic transaction and applied the emergency car brake. after loosening up the bolts i placed the car jack as explained in audi | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OK | EDMOND | BOB MOORE | ||
| PA | CONSHOHOCKEN | 19428 | DON ROSEN AUDI | 610-279-4100 |