2004 Audi S4 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 7%of 29 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 67,250miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the steering of the 2004 Audi S4, 7% of the 29 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 67,250 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.
“Power coupling on power steering motor failed resulting in loss of steering as I was driving....dealer later informed me that this was a defect that had been corrected but I did not see a recall posted.”
NHTSA complaint #10178832, filed 2007-01, 22,500 miles“The contact owns a 2004 Audi S4. The contact was driving 25 MPH when the steering wheel failed and became stiff and hard to turn. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing who confirmed there was a punctured hose causing the steering to fail. The contact also mentioned on a separate occasion that he heard a squealing noise after the brakes were depressed. The failure caused the brakes to malfunction when they were applied. The dealer stated the brakes needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #10451955, filed 2012-03, 112,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10012767Feb 3, 2005Power steering, noisy. To include 2006 models.
Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 2004 Audi S4
12 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology