2002 Audi S4 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 45%of 22 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 57,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the electrical system of the 2002 Audi S4, 45% of the 22 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 57,000 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.
“Instrument cluster on my 2002 Audi S4 has failed. Without this display, the potential for a hazardous situation increases due to not being able to read the errors which would normally be displayed. I am aware of this being a very common faulty part and would recommend looking into a recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10252773, filed 2008-12, 59,600 miles“1. Purchased a 2002 Audi S4 2.7t. 2. The auto check system in the instrument cluster does not work especially when warm. The lcd ribbon cable looses contact and doesn't display the information it should. Critical safety information is no longer displayed. 3. Was quoted obscene amounts by Audi dealers to replace entire instrument cluster. $250 for a used cluster that would need the odometer adjusted for an additional fee.”
NHTSA complaint #10208421, filed 2007-11, 89,000 miles“The driver's seat experienced a rocking motion when the vehicle accelerated. The consumer suspected possible seat frame damage. The seat would rock forward and backward upon acceleration and deceleration. The dealer refused to do any further repairs. The problem gradually became worse. There was a coolant leak and an electrical short where the oil pressure switch was located.”
NHTSA complaint #10044655, filed 2003-12, 11,493 miles“The contact owns a 2002 Audi S4. While driving approximately 45 MPH on normal road conditions, the instrument panel displayed missing and faded pixels, as well as incomplete information about the vehicle. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure mileage was 60,000 and current mileage was 120,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10255752, filed 2009-01, 60,000 miles“The contact owns a 2002 Audi S4. The contact stated that the LED display on the instrument panel is not working properly and impairs visibility. The dealer stated that the display needed to be replaced. The vehicle has not been repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 47,000 and current mileage was 47,500.”
NHTSA complaint #10208206, filed 2007-11, 47,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10166284Sep 17, 201900 Software Version Management (SVM), operating instructions
- 10123775Sep 21, 2015Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 96 number 13-67 dated July 10, 2013. The customer may report that the handheld transmitter cannot be programmed to the garage door…
- 10120052May 29, 2015Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 97 number 10-15 dated October 20, 2010. Sporadic fault memory entries are stored in various control modules. Contacts may be widened…
- 10119956Mar 20, 2015Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 91 number 14-69 dated November 4, 2014. The following message appears on the MMI display: "Device or cable type not supported". The…
- 10224981Dec 10, 2014High quality media files (video and sound) are now integrated into technical service bulletins on a case-by-case basis. Media files can now be viewed on any smartphone or tablet.
- 10124882Dec 10, 2014High quality media files (video and sound) are now integrated into technical service bulletins on a case-by-case basis. Media files can now be viewed on any smartphone or tablet…
- 10228297Jul 15, 2014This Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) details the general process for carrying out a Software Version Management (SVM) software update for any TSB or Update.
- 10122522Jul 15, 2014Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 00 number 12-32 dated February 7, 2012. This Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) details the general process for carrying out a Software…
- 10231127Jun 9, 2014ElsaPro Software update and technical bulletins
- 10123591Jun 21, 2013Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 00 number 10-01 dated February 5, 2010. Excessive accumulation of deposits on intake valves, intake manifold, fuel injectors and…
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 15 | 88% |
| 2014 | 1 | 6% |
| 2013 | 2 | 6% |
| 2012 | 3 | 14% |
| 2011 | 2 | 8% |
| 2010 | 6 | 10% |
| 2007 | 2 | 15% |
| 2006 | 4 | 13% |
| 2005 | 5 | 12% |
| 2004 | 2 | 7% |
| 2002 | 10 | 45% |
| 2001 | 47 | 54% |
| 2000 | 49 | 34% |
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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