2012 Audi S4 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 14%of 22 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 69,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the electrical system of the 2012 Audi S4, 14% of the 22 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 69,000 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.
“While driving in traffic, my car dropped into lower gears and stopped moving, and two error codes popped up gearbox malfunction and TPMS malfunction . Looking this up online and discussing with my mechanic, this is something happening in a lot of the cars that are this make & model and have the same transmission.”
NHTSA complaint #11096667, filed 2018-05, 67,000 miles“I have a complaint Audi S4 and other Audi cars have the same issue as I'm having you can be driving on the main road or on the highway and all of a sudden the car loses power and excelleration . I found that as a problem to the safety of me and the other people that have the same car model.”
NHTSA complaint #11044900, filed 2017-11Related service bulletins
- 11034643Jun 23, 2026This bulletin provides information when there are noises from the area around the instrument cluster.
- 11034634Jun 23, 2026This bulletin provides informationwhen noises/vibration are detected from front of vehicle in dynamic mode.
- 11031051Mar 20, 2026This bulletin provides informaiotn about various infortainment system complaints.
- 11030985Mar 17, 2026This bulletin provides information when the parking assistance gives false warnings.
- 11030984Mar 2, 2026This bulletin provides information when the parking assistance gives false warnings.
- 11029370Feb 17, 2026This TSB provides information when there are noises from the area around the instrument cluster.
- 11028446Jan 22, 2026This bulletin provides informaiotn when there are noises from the headliner.
- 11028448Jan 21, 2026This bulletin provides information regarding contact checks for event memories, intermittent.
- 11028397Jan 5, 2026This bulletin provides information when the anti-theft alarm activates for no reason, or does not activate.
- 11027321Dec 9, 2025This bulletin provides information when there are speaker rattles, vibrations, or audio interference.
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% |
Other parts of the 2012 Audi S4
14 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Audi S4
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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