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Audi S4: which year should you buy?
Across the 2011 to 2021 model years, the public record is strongest on the 2014 (99/100). Every year below is scored on its own NHTSA complaint and recall history. Pick the year, not just the nameplate.
Every model year, scored
Same math for every year (how we score). A neutral Unproven or Too New stamp means too few owner reports are on file to affirm the year, not that it’s clean.
2 complaints · 4 recalls
16 complaints · 3 recalls
2 complaints · 1 recalls
7 complaints · 2 recalls
1 complaints · 1 recalls
17 complaints · 1 recalls
32 complaints · 1 recalls
22 complaints · 1 recalls
26 complaints · 1 recalls
Zeroing in on the 2014?
The full year-by-year verdict is free. When you’re ready to inspect and negotiate one specific car, the Full Report turns the 2014 Audi S4’s complaint breakdown and recall list into an inspection-ready, shareable PDF.
Cross-shopping a different nameplate? Compare the 2021 Audi S4 head-to-head →