2019 Audi S4 Safety Report

The 2019 Audi S4 exhibits a very limited safety data footprint based on NHTSA records, with only 2 total complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported. This low complaint volume makes it challenging to identify widespread safety patterns. The vehicle has one recall concerning the passenger air bag system, specifically affecting the 'SEATS' component. This recall, issued by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi), addresses a potential issue where a disabled passenger air bag could increase the risk of injury in a crash. Owners of affected vehicles should ensure this recall has been addressed. Regarding crash test performance, the 2019 Audi S4 has not received an overall NHTSA safety rating, nor specific frontal or side crash ratings. However, it did achieve a 5-star rollover rating, indicating strong performance in that specific test. The two reported complaints are isolated incidents, with one related to an 'ENGINE' failure where the dealer reportedly did not allow inspection, and another concerning 'SERVICE BRAKES, LANE DEPARTURE' where the brakes locked up at 60 MPH and ABS/Audi Pre-Sense warnings illuminated. Given the extremely low complaint count, these do not represent common or systemic issues at this time. Overall, the available data suggests a vehicle with a very low incidence of reported problems to NHTSA. The single recall is a significant safety concern that needs to be rectified, but the lack of widespread complaints or crash data makes it difficult to draw broad conclusions about its overall safety beyond the 5-star rollover rating. Potential buyers should verify the recall status.

Our recommendation: Given the very low complaint volume and a critical passenger airbag recall, prospective buyers should prioritize verifying that the airbag recall has been completed and consider a pre-purchase inspection, especially for the engine and braking systems.