Front Seat Recliner problems of the 2001 Audi S4

Two problems related to front seat recliner have been reported for the 2001 Audi S4. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Front Seat Recliner problem

Failure Date: 06/18/2004

Driver's seat rock back and forth when braking or accelerating. Seat frame has already been replaced twice and it started rocking again. Driver looses concentration by the sudden jolt of the forward movement of the seat when braking or rearward movement on acceleration.

2 Front Seat Recliner problem

Failure Date: 05/15/2004

2001 Audi S4 drivers seat shifts while driving. First incident was repaired by dealer by replacing either seat frame or seat rails. Same failure resurfaced within one year. Shift is intermittant and and unpredictable. Causes distraction and changes body position while moving.


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