Buying a used 2020 Audi S4? Check these 3 recalls first
Three recalls apply: a rear suspension nut that can break, the passenger airbag switch-off issue, and a rear axle alignment fault that wears tires unevenly. None carry stop-driving or park-outside warnings. What stands out is the complaint pattern rather than the recalls. Of 16 unverified owner reports, 14 touch the electrical system and nine the backover prevention area, plus one lane departure filing, with no crashes, fires or injuries. Electronics, not mechanical failure, define this year's record.
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.
- Cycle the backup camera and parking sensors several times from a cold start
- Check rear tire wear patterns and ask if the axle alignment recall was done
- Ask the seller about any electrical or infotainment faults and prior module replacements
- 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 Cars and SUVs: Rear Suspension Nut Can 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 |