7.1

pretty bad
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
8,200 miles

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problem #5

May 272016

S4

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2005 Audi S4. The contact stated that the exterior headlamps failed to illuminate without warning. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V382000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Audi pacific (20460 hawthorne blvd, torrance, ca) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. Audi pacific was also contacted regarding the exterior lighting failure, but the failure could not be replicated. The manufacturer was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- San Pedro, CA, USA

problem #4

Jul 122011

S4

  • 40,000 miles
Hello - I have an Audi 2005.5 Audi S4 avant that the headlights continue to dip and go out while driving. Good thing both it hasn't happened to both at the same time. I'm able to turn off and turn on an generally they will come back on, other times not.

- Newntripoi, PA, USA

problem #3

Sep 192009

S4

  • miles
2005.5 Audi S4 both left and right headlight flicker and 'dip' (go out). Thousands of people are having this problem as well, Audi is doing nothing to recall this.

- Catonsville, MD, USA

problem #2

Feb 102007

S4 8-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 1,000 miles
- the contact stated that while driving the 2005 Volkswagen Audi with 1000 failure mileage only in the rain or fog, condensation builds up in his head lights and effects the ability to see at night. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, who refused to repair it because condensation was a natural occurrence. The current mileage was 55800.

- Canyon Country, CA, USA

problem #1

Jun 262006

S4 8-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Car has a problem with its headlights completely covered with condensation inside, therefore cutting on the amount of light from headlights. Audi refused to offer any help to remedy this problem, therefore making driving in the dark very dangerous.

- New York, NY, USA