2011 Audi S4: common problems and reliability

The 2011 Audi S4 has 52 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 1 recall on record. The most-reported areas are power train and engine. Owners most often flag *b6/b7 (4.2l v8) generation:.

Safety record for the 2011 model year

52
Owner complaints
1
Recalls
0
Crash reports
0
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2011 Audi S4 vehicles (US, public record).

Where owners report problems

power train
44
engine
10
electrical system
4
vehicle speed control
2
electronic stability control (esc)
2

Recalls affecting the 2011 S4

fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system:fuel rail

Campaign 15V019000

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Audi S4, S5, Q7, 2012 Audi A6, Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid, and 2012-2013 Audi A7 vehicles. In the affected vehicles the fuel injecti…

What owners say across generations

Sentiment is deeply divided by generation and is heavily dependent on owner expectations and financial preparedness. For the B8/B8.5 generation (circa 2010-2016) with the supercharged 3.0T V6, feedback is overwhelmingly positive, praising the engine as a "beas

  • *B6/B7 (4.2L V8) Generation:
  • Timing chain guide failure — Requires engine-out service, catastrophic if failed, guides can crack causing chain slack. Frequency: very frequent.
  • General high cost of maintenance — Engine-out service needed for many repairs, expensive parts. Frequency: very frequent.
  • *B8/B8.5 & B9 (3.0T V6) Generations:
  • High maintenance and repair costs — Brake jobs ($1,500+), control arms, water pumps, thermostats, PCV valves. Frequency: very frequent.

Owner insights cover all generations of the S4.

Typical used price

Used S4 listings typically run $16,925–$34,160 across 2007 to 2023 model years.

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