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2000 Audi S4 Brakes Problems

Complaints
41about this part
Share
29%of 143 total for the year
Median mileage
65,900miles
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 41 complaints about the brakes of the 2000 Audi S4, 29% of the 143 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 65,900 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Communication failure from the ABS module, it causes the ABS light to stay lit and the brake light flashes, when this happens the ABS does not work on the car, it's a very common problem with these units but Audi hasn't done a recall. This will be the second time I have to replace this unit out of pocket since I've owned my 2000 Audi S4.”

NHTSA complaint #10350707, filed 2010-08, 119,562 miles

“After having my front brake pads and rotors replaced on my 2000 Audi S4 at 92,671 miles, my ABS and brake lights continued to come on intermittently, but each time I drove the vehicle. After having the diagnostic system scanned, it was determined that my ABS control module needed replaced with parts and labor costing $742.58. I've done research to find that this has been a common problem with Audi. I contacted Audi, but they declined responsibility.”

NHTSA complaint #10185595, filed 2007-03, 92,671 miles

“The ABS and brake lights on my dashboard initially flashed and beeped intermittently, but now are on constantly. Upon researching the issue, I've discovered that this is a problem experienced my many other my2000 S4 owners. This is a significant safety issue, as there is the risk that brakes may lock up (even when releasing the pedal) under braking when experiencing these symptoms. Please take action on this issue. …”

NHTSA complaint #10100341, filed 2004-11, 67,000 miles

“I was on highway 93 north going 60 miles an hour when I suddenly I had to brake hard and as soon I hit the brakes my rear brakes locked in and I almost hit the car in front of me I had to release the brakes and change the lane to avoid hitting the car in front of me I went home did some research on-line and I found out from on-line forums and other websites that everybody who owns Audi S4 2000 have same problem this is a very big safety issue and there should be not just a recall but Audi should bee sued for making a car that would and will kill people.”

NHTSA complaint #10243101, filed 2008-09, 109,000 miles

“Purchased my 2000 Audi S4 from the original owner- the car had 10k miles on it and yes, it was out of warranty. At about 13.5k miles I noticed that I had trouble stopping one evening- almost rear ending someone in the process because my brake pedal went all the way to the floor. Parked the car that night-and then about 4 hours later, on my way home...same symptoms as mentioned before, except now my ABS light was on. Ext mourning...moved car out of driveway and noticed a oil puddle from the left front drivers side engine area. …”

NHTSA complaint #10108453, filed 2005-02, 13,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2018114%
201416%
201229%
201023%
200718%
200512%
200413%
2002941%
200133%
20004129%
1994114%
1993213%

Other parts of the 2000 Audi S4

Electrical system
49 complaints
Tires
37 complaints
Air bags
6 complaints
Engine cooling
4 complaints
Steering
4 complaints
Equipment
3 complaints
Exterior lighting
2 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
2 complaints
Back-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaints
Fuel system
1 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
1 complaints
Seat belts
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2000 Audi S4

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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