Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026
High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/panel — runs 3.1× the fleet median for that category across the 2547 model-years tracked on this site.
143Complaints
1Recalls
6Crashes
0Fires
6Injured
0Deaths
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
Is this problem acknowledged?
The most-reported problem — Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/panel (20.3% of complaints) — recall and investigation status for this vehicle is currently unavailable.
Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/panel complaints here are 3.1× the median for that category across the 2547 model-years tracked on this site.
Complaint category
Reports
Official status
Reference
Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/panel
29 · 20.3%
not available
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Tires
19 · 13.3%
not available
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Tires:sidewall
19 · 13.3%
not available
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Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/module
15 · 10.5%
not available
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Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip
13 · 9.1%
not available
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Electrical System
12 · 8.4%
not available
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Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT5 · 3.5%
AIR BAGS4 · 2.8%
Percentages are the share of the 143 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, the air bag may not properly protect the occupant, increasing the risk of serious injury or death. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park itPark outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners report
“INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING SYSTEM IS MISSING PIXELS AND I CAN'T SEE CERTAIN WARNINGS TO TELL ME IF MY CAR IS HAVING A SERIOUS PROBLEM OR…”NHTSA complaint 10225658 — filed 04/24/2008 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
“2000 AUDI S4 PURCHASED USED AND CENTER TRIP ODOMETER IN INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. TRIP ODOMETER IS SUPPOSED TO GIVE YOU VEHICLE INFORMATION SO WHEN IT DOESN'T…”NHTSA complaint 10222961 — filed 03/31/2008 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
“DASHBOARD/INSTRUMENT CLUSTER INFORMATION SCREEN HAS MORE THEN HALF OF IT PIXELS MISSING. I CAN NOT READ ANY INFORMATION FORM THE CAR, FOR EXAMPLE( CHECK ENGINE…”NHTSA complaint 10211818 — filed 12/13/2007 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Complaint trend by year filed
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Audi S4?
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel issues are the most-reported category, cited in 29 of 143 NHTSA complaints (20.3%), followed by tires (19), tires:sidewall (19), service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/module (15). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many complaints does the 2000 Audi S4 have?
143 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 6 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 6 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Does the 2000 Audi S4 have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign, including campaign 21V470000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Has NHTSA acted on the 2000 Audi S4's reported problems?
Recall or investigation data is partly unavailable for this vehicle right now — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the authoritative answer.
Is a complaint proof of a defect?
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.
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