Takata recall. Have received latest notice (nhsta 17v032) indicating that my vehicle needs interim remedy as soon as possible. Have called dealership (audi burlington ma) 3-4 times to have repair scheduled over last 2 months. Was on the repair schedule for today at 10:15 am but they cancelled saying part was not available (have email). According to notice parts are available. Dealer refuses to give me a order number for the part for my vehicle (claiming they are ordered in bulk not by VIN), refuses to give me an estimate to when part will be in. My vehicle is approaching 10 years old, I believe due to being in ma in group 5. Dealership claims they will call me when part is available but will give no time estimate, claims I am on a "short list" for the repair. I am left in a situation where I can't use my passenger seat due to safety concerns for the last year and now have no idea when this will be addressed.
The worst 2008 Audi S4 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Airbags3
- Steering1
Problems by type
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- Airbags3
- Steering1
Recalls 2
Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2005-2008 Audi A4 Sedan, A4 Avant, S4 Avant and S4 Sedan, 2007-2008 RS4 Sedan, 2004 RS4 Cabriolet, 2007-2009 A4 Cabriolet and S4 Cabriolet, 2005-2011 A6 Sedan, 2006-2011 A6 Avant, and 2007-2011 S6 Sedan vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
- Risk
- An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- Audi has notified owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag with an alternate remedy part, free of charge. The recall began June 29, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1‑800‑253‑2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69R7. Note: This recall supersedes recalls 16V382, 17V032 and 18V004 and includes vehicles that may have had their air bag previously replaced under one of those campaigns.
Recall number 18V427000 · Recall details
Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2009 Audi A4 Cabriolet, S4 Cabriolet, A6 Avant, A6 Sedan and S6 Sedan vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Additionally, unless included in "Zone B" above, Volkswagen is recalling certain 2005-2008 Audi A4 Avant, A4 Sedan, A6 Sedan, S4 Avant and S4 Sedan vehicles, 2007-2008 A4 Cabriolet, RS4 Sedan, S4 Cabriolet and S6 Sedan vehicles, and 2006-2008 A6 Avant and 2008 RS4 Cabriolet vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
- Risk
- An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 30, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1‑800‑253‑2834. Note: This recall has been superseded by recall number 18V427.
Recall number 17V032000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2008 Audi S4 312
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This bulletin provides information pertaining to MMI Navigation database concerns.
- This bulletin provides information when the parking assistance provides false warnings.
- This bulletin provides general information about the outside air temperature reading.
- This bulletin provides information on the VAS 611 015 PICO-NVH tool for professional noise analysis.
- This bulletin provides information pertaining to when there are foreign objects inside of a headlight or...
- This bulletin provides damage assessment guidelines for textile seat covers.
- This bulletin provides information for when unauthorized/unjustified DTC memory entries are captured in...
- This bulletin provides information on the additional reporting requirements for safety related inquiries.
- This bulletin provides information on professional noise analysis with the VAS 611 015 PICO NVH Tool.
- This bulletin provides information for when the customer has concerns about the navigation route guidance.
2008 Audi S4 fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2L 8‑cyl | 4WD | 13-14 | 19-21 | 15-16 |
What 2008 Audi S4 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Takata airbag recall. It has been an exceptionally long time since first notified of this recall and audi still does not have a recall fix.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 audi s4. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 16v382000 (air bags) and 16v079000 (air bags). The parts to do the recall repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
My vehicle has intermittent problems with the power steering failure. The steering wheel goes from practically frozen to being loose without warning. This can cause driving off the road, into traffic, crash, etc. Dealership, delta audi, grand rapids, mi, cannot replicate and refuse to drive similar to the conditions it fails, for lack of staff and resources. Audi of america and "state representative" and "end of the line" decision maker ryan conlin (248) 754-3426, states he will offer no further resolve. He refuses to put in writing efforts made to resolve, to date. He states that I may not speak with, nor have contact information for his supervisor kelly roland. I am told that my vehicle is operational. Unpredicatable ability to steer a vehicle is a clear safety issue. Audi refuses to appropriately address.
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Questions about the 2008 Audi S4
Is the 2008 Audi S4 reliable?
Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 2008 Audi S4, fewer than a typical S4 model year.
What is the 2008 Audi S4 year score?
The 2008 Audi S4 scores 92 out of 100 (good). The score compares it with the other model years of the Audi S4: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2008 Audi S4?
Airbags, with 3 complaints. Next is steering (1).
How many recalls does the 2008 Audi S4 have?
2 recalls, covering air bags.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Audi S4 airbags?
Yes, 2 recalls: 18V427000, 17V032000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What gas mileage does the 2008 Audi S4 get?
Official estimates for the 2008 Audi S4 range from 15 to 16 mpg combined. The most efficient version (4.2L 8-cyl, 4WD) gets 13-14 city and 19-21 highway.
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