Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2000 Audi S4
NHTSA data on file today
The 2000 Audi S4 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 143 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #21V470000 Air Bag Inflators May Underinflate Bag NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 49 complaints
- Tires 37 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 31 complaints
- Service Brakes, Air 10 complaints
- Air Bags 6 complaints
- Equipment 5 complaints
Of the 143 complaints on file, 6 report a crash; across all 143 complaints, owners report 6 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $15,000–$22,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2000 Audi S4 faces multiple issues, particularly in the electrical and braking systems. The airbag recall adds to potential safety concerns. Frequent failures in these key areas suggest a below-average reliability rating.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| electrical system | 70,000–100,000 miles | $300–$800 | very common |
| service brakes | 80,000–110,000 miles | $400–$1,000 | common |
| tires | 25,000–50,000 miles | $400–$800 | common |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake fluid replacement
- Tire rotations and balancing
- Timing belt replacement
- Transmission fluid change
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Frequent electrical issues
- Brake pedal feels soft
- Irregular tire wear
- Airbag warning light
- Overheating symptoms
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2000 Audi S4 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.