2000 Audi S4 Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 3%of 143 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 69,800miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2000 Audi S4, 3% of the 143 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 69,800 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Drive by wire (dbw) throttle body system failure. Ecu throws epc code and engine power is compromised. Car may be unable to exceed 40 MPH and car may buck uncontrollably. Restarting car may clear condition for a short time. Traffic negotiation was quite dangerous, as dbw system may error at any time. Dbw throttle body seems to be an answer to a problem that does not exist.”
NHTSA complaint #10142341, filed 2005-11, 69,800 miles“I just did an oil change myself on the car and I noticed. (before the change) that the whole bottom of the engine was covered by oil. So that is there was an oil leak. I think is it from the head cylinder gasket, this should not be happening in this early stage of the car since my last inspection was only 8000 miles ago. I just hope it's not worse since the car has lost some power. The total cost was an insane $1500 because the head cylinder and bottom was send to be resurfaced, if you need it or not. Dt”
NHTSA complaint #770412, filed 2002-12“The problem is the safety of the engine cooling fan which is right inside the grille. When the hood is unlatched and you reach in the normal place for the safety release, if the engine is running, the fan slices open the end of your finger. I do not own the car, but have the sliced finger!”
NHTSA complaint #715667, filed 1999-12Related service bulletins
- 10123764Sep 8, 2015Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 19 number 15-61 dated July 7, 2015. Discontinuation and mixing of Audi-approved engine coolants. G11, G12, and G12+ coolants have been…
- 10128399Jul 7, 2015Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 19 number 14-50 dated June 20, 2014. Discontinuation and mixing of Audi-approved engine coolants. G11, G12, and G12+ coolants have…
- 10119945Mar 17, 2015Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 10 number 13-10 dated September 5, 2013. Prior to engine replacement, any debris lodged in transferred assemblies must be removed. If…
- 10119946Mar 6, 2015Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 17 number 13-35 dated January 9, 2013. This bulletin lists engine oils that meet Audi oil quality standards (VW 501 01, 502 00, 505…
- 10120682Feb 13, 2015Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 01 number 13-69 dated February 14, 2013. Noises and inconsistent engine operation after cold start during the catalyst heating phase…
- 10231130Jun 30, 2014Idenifying and mixing factory fill engine coolants
- 10122415Jun 20, 2014Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 19 number 13-41 dated June 20, 2013. Discontinuation and mixing of Audi-approved engine coolants. G11, G12, and G12+ coolants have…
- 10121324Sep 5, 2013Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 10 number 10-02 dated September 14, 2010. Prior to engine replacement, any debris lodged in transferred assemblies must be removed. If…
- 10216662Jun 20, 2013Discontinuation and mixing of Audi-approved engine coolants.
- 10123587Jun 20, 2013Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 19 number 13-35 dated March 25, 2013. Discontinuation and mixing of Audi-approved engine coolants. G11, G12, and G12+ coolants have…
Engine cooling: other model years
Other parts of the 2000 Audi S4
49 complaintsBrakes
41 complaintsTires
37 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsSeat 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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