Buying a used 2020 Audi S4? Check these 3 recalls first
The 2020 Audi S4 has 3 recalls in this group, addressing rear axle lock nut breakage, passenger airbag deactivation from a faulty cable, and a potentially missed rear axle alignment check. NHTSA lists 16 unverified owner complaints, including 14 electrical system, 9 back over prevention, 5 unknown or other, and 1 lane departure entries. Categories overlap and should not be added as separate complaints. Electrical and reversing-related reports stand out; the record lists 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Obtain rear axle lock nut recall and alignment completion records.
- Verify completion of the passenger airbag cable recall.
- Test reversing features and ask about electrical faults and lane-departure warnings.
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Audi dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2020 Audi S4
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Audi rear axle lock nut may break | Suspension | high |
| Audi passenger airbag may be switched off by faulty cable | Seats | high |
| Audi rear axle alignment may not have been checked | Tires | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
16 complaints filed for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 14 | None found |
| Rear Camera | 9 | None found |
| Driver Assistance | 2 | None found |
| Visibility And Wipers | 1 | None found |