Audi RS 4 Problems by Year

We compared every Audi RS 4 model year from 2007–2008 using 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 3 recalls and federal defect investigations. No RS 4 year stands out with an unusual number of complaints.

2model years
7complaints
3recalls
—worst years
—best years

Complaints by model year

2007200843
Owner complaints per model year, Audi RS 4. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).
YearComplaintsvs. typical*RecallsTop problemVerdict
20083—3SuspensionFew
20074—2SuspensionFew

* Complaints compared with the median RS 4 year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.

Most common Audi RS 4 problems

  • Suspensionworst: 2007
    343%
  • Electrical systemworst: 2007
    114%
  • Air bagsworst: 2007
    114%
  • Other / not specified
    114%
  • Engine & coolingworst: 2008
    114%

Latest Audi RS 4 recalls

Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module

NHTSA recall 18V-427 · Jun 22, 2018 · 237,947 vehicles

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2005-2008 Audi A4 Sedan, A4 Avant, S4 Avant and S4 Sedan, 2007-2008 RS4 Sedan, 2004 RS4 Cabriolet, 2007-2009 A4 Cabriolet and S4 Cabriolet, 2005-2011 A6 Sedan, 2006-2011 A6 Avant, and 2007-2011 S6 Sedan vehicles.

Remedy: Audi has notified owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag with an alternate remedy part, free of charge. The recall began June 29, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.

Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module

NHTSA recall 18V-082 · Jan 30, 2018 · 162,782 vehicles

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2006-2013 Audi A3, 2007-2009 A4 Cabriolet and S4 Cabriolet, 2008 RS4 Cabriolet, 2009-2012 Q5, and 2010-2012 Audi A5 Cabriolet and S5 Cabriolet vehicles.

Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator with an alternative inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 23, 2018.

Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module

NHTSA recall 17V-032 · Jan 11, 2017 · 33,421 vehicles

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2009 Audi A4 Cabriolet, S4 Cabriolet, A6 Avant, A6 Sedan and S6 Sedan vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey,…

Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 30, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.

All 3 Audi RS 4 recalls by year →

Frequently asked questions

What years of the Audi RS 4 should you avoid?

None of the Audi RS 4 years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.

What are the most common Audi RS 4 problems?

Across all years, owners report the most problems with the suspension (3), electrical system (1) and air bags (1). Suspension complaints peak in the 2007 model year.

How many recalls has the Audi RS 4 had?

3 recalls across 2007–2008. The model year with the most is 2008. See all Audi RS 4 recalls by year.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.