Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2014 Audi S4
NHTSA data on file today
The 2014 Audi S4 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 17 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, for the 1 NHTSA-tested trim.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #14V667000 Front Air Bags may not Deploy on Secondary Impact NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Steering 6 complaints
- Engine 3 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 3 complaints
- Power Train 3 complaints
- Unknown or Other 3 complaints
- Air Bags 1 complaint
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$10,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2014 Audi S4 has a blend of average reliability. An airbag recall and some complaints about steering and powertrain issues suggest mindful ownership is necessary for longer durability.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| steering | 50,000–70,000 miles | $300–$800 | common |
| powertrain | 60,000–80,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | occasional |
| fuel system | 50,000–70,000 miles | $200–$700 | occasional |
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 changes every 7,500 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 2 years
- Spark plugs replacement every 55,000 miles
- Transmission fluid change every 40,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Steering wheel wobble
- Delayed shifting
- Fuel smell inside car
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2014 Audi S4 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.