2001 Audi S4 electrical problems

47 complaints (54% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 70,000. 1 crash reported.

owner complaints: 47
of this car's complaints: 54%
typical mileage: 70,000
crashes: 1
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Instrument cluster/panel
29
Ignition: anti-theft: control module
9
Wiring: interior/under dash
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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200k+

Audi S4 electrical problems in other years

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2001 Audi S4 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Dec 23, 2021 · Electrical · CA

Instrument cluster that shows safety information doesn't work so don't know what's issue with car

Filed Jun 1, 2015 · Electrical · CA

I just happened to look up recalls and saw the complaints on the audi s4 2001. I noticed my car wasn't the only one where the instrument cluster has lost pixels and ends up unreadable for all warnings and manufacturer programmed safety warnings. It has been like this for years and did ask my dealer how much it would cost to fix it and it was insane. It is a real safety issue. Audi should be responsible for fixing it. I didn't realize other audi's were having the same issue. Maybe if more people complain, audi will be forced to fix it.

Filed Apr 24, 2009 · Electrical · 60,000 miles · 00

1. All the time 2. The failure makes me unable to see the warning icons due to the dead pixels in my cluster (dash computer) 3. No repair was done.

Filed Mar 7, 2009 · Electrical · 75,000 miles · FL

Information display on instrument cluster is failing; pixels no longer operate rendering the display useless. Display is used to inform the driver of vital safety information but with failed display the important safety information cannot be read!

Filed Jan 23, 2009 · Electrical · 70,000 miles · CO

1) there is no triggering event leading up to the failure. It just appears over time. 2) the lcd screen in the instrument cluster has lines of pixels that do not light up. This is constant, with more lines of pixels going out and permanently staying out over time. As a consequence, important warning messages are not displayed or readable; such as worn out brake pads, fuel low warning, washer fluid low warning, etc. If these warnings are not displayed, the vehicle may run out of gas without warning and stall while operating, or brakes may wear down to the point of losing effectiveness without warning, or be left without washer fluid without warning.

Filed Jan 20, 2009 · Electrical · 119,760 miles · NY

Filed Jan 20, 2009 · Electrical · 118,000 miles · WI

I own a 2001 audi s4. The center display on the gauge cluster is failing due to missing pixels. The center display normally displays critical safety information regarding failing engine and body components. It is always missing pixels, and is never clear enough to read properly. Recently, I developed an oil leak and the center display wasn't clear enough to see the low oil warning light. As a result I was stranded in sub-zero temperatures without transportation. I am currently repairing the engine far beyond what would have been necessary, had the center display been working correctly. I have not yet repaired the display, because the dealer is asking $1000 for replacement. I know it a common problem with this car, and due to the age, is reaching a very high percentage of failure. I don't think that failing safety equipment should be a routine maintenance item for anyone, especially when it is a high dollar item.

Filed Jan 20, 2009 · Electrical · 59,000 miles · IL

Dead pixels in instrument warning display.

Filed Oct 4, 2008 · Electrical · 95,000 miles · PA

1. Purchased a 2001 s4 2. The auto check system in the instrument cluster does not work especially when warm. Critical safety information is no longer displayed. 3. Was quoted obscene amounts by audi dealers to replace entire instrument cluster.

Filed Oct 2, 2008 · Electrical · 60,000 miles · OH

Instrument cluster has lost pixels and ends up unreadable for all warnings and manufacturer programmed safety warnings.

Questions about the 2001 Audi S4 electrical

Does the 2001 Audi S4 have electrical problems?

Owners have filed 47 complaints about the electrical of the 2001 Audi S4, 54% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.

At what mileage do 2001 Audi S4 electrical problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 70,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2001 Audi S4 electrical?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Audi S4 have the most electrical problems?

The Audi S4 model years with the most electrical complaints are 2000 (49 complaints), 2001 (47 complaints) and 2020 (15 complaints).