1993 Audi S4: problems, recalls and reliability
2 recalls and 16 owner complaints on record; most reports concern fuel system, gasoline.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Mar 2000
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“This was a consumer call received by regional office staff, and is being relayed. Vehicle has an active fuel system recall, and dealer in salt lake city, ut scheduled repair, but cancelled the repair appointment due to not having proper billing code to be reimbursed for the repair by the manufacturer. Please contact consumer directly for further details and to assist him in resolving this issue.”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · Nov 2018
“I run a small repair shop and have seen a number of audi vehicles from 1986 to 1998 which have steel gasoline lines that collect road salt and rust in the rubber support grommets attached to the chassis. The rust causes a pinhole leak which then begins to spray gasoline on the exhaust system. I have seen 5 or 6 vehicles like this in the past 5 years and saw another one last week. *tr”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Apr 2010
“Plastic throttle cable piece broke resulting in stuck throttle condition. For an account of the incident along with photos see the url below. *nm http://www.s-cars.org/postnuke/modules.php?op=modload&name=news&file=article&sid=183”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Aug 2005
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“I had previously contacted nhsta regarding fuel line leaks in the engine compartment of the ealry s4 and s6 models. This resulted in the "ky" recall campaign. More recently, some owners have been discovering leaks in the fuel lines going from the rear of the car to the front. These leaks occur at the point where the fuel line goes through rubber isolation/mounting blocks. Moisture accumulates at these points and corrodes the fuel line resulting in leaks. I discovered this on my own car in early 2002 and I keep hearing from more and more people finding the same thing. These cars have been extremely good in other areas but the fuel system pluming leaves much to be desired. Dt”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Feb 2002
“While driving during a rainstorm the rear end broke hard to the right sending the vehicle into a counterclockwise spin, as a result the vehicle hit a lampost.nlm”Owner report · Suspension · Apr 2001
“Fuel line failed where braided line meets solid brass line. Has happened in many other cars of this model relative to the total number sold.”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Apr 2000
“Fuel line leak...noticed faint fuel smell on morning of 6/5/99 (cold weather that morning).. This problem has been found by several other owners. I have not been to a dealer about it, but I know that it is a problem with my car.”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Jun 1999
“Bought the car from my mother who bought it new january 1993 from highland park audi, highland park il. No specific defect cited in the summary.”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Jan 1999
“The failed fuel line was cut off and replaced with fuel injection hose and clamps.by my audi trained mechanic. This repair was not successful and the fuel began leaking again on april 1, 1999. I contacted audi of american at the advise of the audi s car internet website. Many other owners had posted the same problem. Aoa intervened and the repair was made at no cost by schaumburg audi in illinois.”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Nov 1997
“While driving there was a lot of vibration in front end. ABS brakes were not functioning/locked up, causing vehicle to vibrate. Also, front left wheel had smoke coming from it. Dealer had to replace all brake rotors and rear calipers. *ak”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Recalls - 2 campaigns
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME AIR BAG SENSORS DO NOT COMPLY WITH AUDI'S DURABILITY STANDARDS OVER THE LIFETIME OF THE VEHICLE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AIR BAG SENSOR CONTROL MODULE.
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.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ENTIRE FUEL FEED LINE FROM THE FUEL FILTER TO THE ENGINE WITH A FUEL LINE OF SHRINKAGE-PROOF MATERIAL.
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 1993 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
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Is the 1993 Audi S4 reliable?
NHTSA has 16 owner complaints and 2 recall campaigns on record for the 1993 Audi S4. The most complained-about area is fuel system, gasoline.
Does the 1993 Audi S4 have open recalls?
2 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning air bags:frontal:sensor/control module-inactive. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.