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1992 Audi S4 problems

The most common problem on the 1992 Audi S4 is fuel and propulsion system. It has fewer complaints than a typical S4 model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Owner complaints
5
Recalls
2
Service bulletins
6
Worst area
Fuel system
Fuel economy
18mpg

The worst 1992 Audi S4 problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Fuel system
    3
  • Transmission
    1
  • Visibility
    1

Problems by type

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  • Fuel system
    3
  • Transmission
    1
  • Visibility
    1

Recalls 2

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsReported March 6, 2000 · 3,000 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. A fuel feed line connecting the fuel filter to the engine can prematurely age and shrink through exposure to high under hood temperature caused by the turbocharger.
Risk
This can result in fuel seepage at the connection.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the entire fuel feed line from the fuel filter to the engine with a fuel line of shrinkage-proof material.

Recall number 00V068000 · Recall details

Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactiveReported October 6, 1997 · 54,800 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Some air bag sensors do not comply with audi's durability standards over the lifetime of the vehicle.
Risk
In the event the sensor should malfunction, the air bag restraint system can inadvertently deploy. Deployment of the air bag restraint system without warning could cause a driver to lose vehicle control.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the air bag sensor control module.

Recall number 97V172000 · Recall details

See all 2 recalls for the 1992 Audi S4

Defect investigations

Fuel supply line leakOpened October 28, 1999, closed March 31, 2000

There is no summary currently available

PE99065

Technical service bulletins for the 1992 Audi S4 6

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

1992 Audi S4 fuel economy

Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.

EngineDriveCityHighwayCombined
2.2L 5‑cyl4WD162218

What 1992 Audi S4 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Nov 8, 2000 · Fuel system · CO

The fuel line is leaking in the engine compartment, consumer took the vehicle to the dealer who did not do any repairs, the leaks only occur on cold days.

Filed Jun 8, 2000 · Fuel system · CA

Contacted audi, claim recall doesnot exist, I found it on your site,but your people are of no help, # 00v068000, do I need to contact my congressman to get help your people are of no help, claim cannot find recall notice, it's on your web site, recall. *no safety defect listed in summary.

Filed Oct 16, 1999 · Fuel system · OH

Metal braided fuel line would intermitently leak , with resulted in gasoline odor inside the cab. Gas would seep from the fitting between the braided line and the solid fuel line. Fuel line is very close to the hot turbo and exhaust manifold. Line was repaired by the dealer without charge, after contacting the manufacturer, which seemed to have knowledge of this problem.

Filed Mar 20, 1998 · Visibility · CT

Audi's electric sun roof with preselect feature cain maim or kill becaus eit has no stop switch to prevent crushing body part in the way of closing sun roof.

Filed Dec 5, 1997 · Transmission · MD

Transmission failure.

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Questions about the 1992 Audi S4

Is the 1992 Audi S4 reliable?

Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 1992 Audi S4, fewer than a typical S4 model year.

What is the most common problem with the 1992 Audi S4?

Fuel and propulsion system, with 3 complaints. Next is transmission (1).

How many recalls does the 1992 Audi S4 have?

2 recalls, covering fuel system, gasoline and air bags.

Was there a recall on the 1992 Audi S4 fuel system?

Yes, 1 recall: 00V068000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What gas mileage does the 1992 Audi S4 get?

Official estimates for the 1992 Audi S4 range from 18 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.2L 5-cyl, 4WD) gets 16 city and 22 highway.

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