Audi S4 owners have reported 69 engine and engine cooling related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 19 most common engine and engine cooling problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's engine and engine cooling (20 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's engine cooling system (10 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
Water pump defect for the 3. 0l ea839 turbo engine found across many Porsche and Audi models. Defect causes damage to vacuum lines, thermostat, and can eventually lead to engine failure if not resolved. Read details...
My coolant pump blew around 10k miles. I live in boston. It was cold that morning - single digits. I started the car and heard a flapping noise. I ignored it and drove to get coffee. When the car warmed up, the flapping noise went away so I started out to my destination. Read details...
Audi has used a timing chain in the 4. 2l v8 engine. Because timing chains are typically very reliable, the chain has been placed at the rear of the engine near the firewall. The problem is that the timing tensioners are made of plastic and prone to breakage. Read details...
2005. 5 Audi S4. 104,000 miles. Chain tenioner damaged. Cause damage to engine. Engine should be replaced Read details...
Without warning my 2010 Audi S4 over heated while driving home from the store on Wednesday night. Luckily my children were not with me because I had to pull off on the side of a busy road until the engine cooled down. Read details...