2018 Audi S4 3.0 TFSI Prestige quattro AWD Safety Features, Crash Tests, Service Bulletins and Recalls

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2018 Audi S4 3.0 TFSI Prestige quattro AWD

SAFETY FEATURES

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Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
ABS And Driveline Traction Control
Side Impact Beams
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags
Audi connect CARE Emergency S.O.S
Front And Rear Parking Sensors
Audi pre sense basic Forward Collision
Low Tire Pressure Warning
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags
SIDEGUARD Curtain 1st And 2nd Row Airbags
Airbag Occupancy Sensor
Driver And Passenger Knee Airbag
Rear Child Safety Locks
Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Rear Center 3 Point, Height Adjusters and Pretensioners
Passenger Air Bag
Knee Air Bag
Driver Air Bag
Passenger Air Bag Sensor
Rear Head Air Bag
Front Side Air Bag
Front Head Air Bag
Stability Control
Brake Assist
Daytime Running Lights
Traction Control
Child Safety Locks
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Headlights-Auto-Leveling

Crash Test Results for the 2018 Audi Models:

No crash test results exist

Service Bulletins for 2018 Audi S4 3.0 TFSI Prestige quattro AWD

2018 AUDI RS4:

Bulletin Number: A001684 2037949-
This technical bulletin provides instructions for an an error message and updating with an SVM code.

Bulletin Number: A001915 2047812
This informational bulletin contains instructions for setting up and using the SD creator program.

Bulletin Number: A151933 2053278-
This bulletin contains repair instructions for 3.0 and 2.9 TFSI engines that have oil loss around the engine compartment, front end, and underbody.

Bulletin Number: A171782 2010043-
This informational bulletin contains all the the Audi Oil Quality Standards that should be used when doing an oil change.

Bulletin Number: A191777 2046712-
This informational bulletin contains guidelines for figuring out why coolant marks are present around the coolant expansion tank cap.

Bulletin Number: A191789 2046712-
This informational bulletin contains guidelines for figuring out why coolant marks are present around the coolant expansion tank cap.

Bulletin Number: A401770 2018194-
This informational bulletin contains knowledge on why oil may appear on one or several of the shock absorbers.

Bulletin Number: A441764 2022563-
This bulletin provides information regarding vibrations or movement that are felt in the wheel.

Bulletin Number: A441969 2022563
This bulletin provides information regarding vibrations or movement that are felt in the wheel.

Bulletin Number: A461772 2047830
This informational bulletin contains instructions for proper brake maintenance.

Bulletin Number: A461903 2034181
This technical service bulletin provides troubleshooting for brake noise.

Bulletin Number: A481977 2053869-
This bulletin contains repair instructions for when DTC B145504 with symptom code 7340800.

Bulletin Number: A4819782053869_2
This bulletin contains repair instructions for when DTC B145504 with symptom code 7340800. This document applies to every 2016-2019 Audi Model.

Bulletin Number: A511711 2009967-
This bulletin contains instructions for vehicle inspection, protection removal, and detailing.

Bulletin Number: A871679 2041717-
This bulletin applies to any repair that requires replacement of the air conditioning compressor and details how to run a ODIS GFF test plan.

Bulletin Number: A911736 2024323-
This bulletin contains technical information regarding when the parking aid sporadically warns of obstacles that don't exist or it is inoperative/constant warning.

Bulletin Number: A911737 2047576-
This is a reference bulletin that contains software update information for the MID2 MMI system.

Bulletin Number: A911743 2042097-
This informational bulletin contains resource information for when the traffic feature is inoperative in the MMI navigation.

Bulletin Number: A911897
This bulletin contains instructions for when the customer loses audio for the radio after ending an incoming phone call.

Bulletin Number: A911929 2053598
This bulletin contains instructions for MIB2 Standard on how to update the MMI.

Bulletin Number: A921612 2038151-
This bulletin provides instructions for repairing a vehicle with a washer solvent light on but the level is correct.

Bulletin Number: A921613 2038151-
This bulletin provides instructions for repairing a vehicle with a washer solvent light on but the level is correct.

Bulletin Number: A921614 2038151-
This bulletin provides instructions for repairing a vehicle with a washer solvent light on but the level is correct.

Bulletin Number: A921916 2038151
This bulletin provides instructions for repairing a vehicle with a washer solvent light on but the level is correct.

Bulletin Number: A941791 2012749-
This informational bulletin contains technical information for when there is condensation visible on the inside of the headlight, taillight, fog light, side marker light, front turn signal, daytime running lights, and/or third brake light l

Bulletin Number: ATE-17-05
Due to increasing requests for high voltage personal protective equipment (HVE PPE) for dealer technicians working with high voltage vehicles (Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid, Electric Vehicle), the Volkswagen Tools and Equipment Team has identified

Bulletin Number: SM 44-2017 EN
This special notice is to inform dealers to return all part numbers listed in the document and order the superseded part numbers going forward.

Bulletin Number: SM 91-2018
The part numbers listed in the document are to be returned if they meet the criteria provided.

2018 AUDI S4:

Bulletin Number: 12-13-2016A
New document

Bulletin Number: 12-13-2016C
New document

Bulletin Number: 12-13-2016E
New document

Bulletin Number: 2018 A4-S4-allro
Reminder Section: Changed GFF statement to the following: All PDI function tests must be run in Guided Fault Finding (GFF) using PDI Total Function Test Plan only.

Bulletin Number: 2018 Audi 201901
Oil Capacity Table: Changed Oil Specs for all models

Bulletin Number: 2018 Audi Tire C
New Document Added

Bulletin Number: 50D3 - Circular
Vehicle Emissions Control Information Label - Certain model year 2018 vehicles have been incorrectly labeled with model year 2017 Vehicle Emissions Control Information labels instead of the correct model year 2018 label. This issue will not

Bulletin Number: A001684 2037949-
This technical bulletin provides instructions for an an error message and updating with an SVM code.

Bulletin Number: A001798 2042954-
This bulletin contains instructions and trouble shooting for how to take the vehicle out of transport mode.

Bulletin Number: A001799 2045316-
This bulletin contains information about the Start/Stop system.

Bulletin Number: A001814 2045316-
This bulletin contains information about the Start/Stop system.

Bulletin Number: A001915 2047812
This informational bulletin contains instructions for setting up and using the SD creator program.

Bulletin Number: A011717 2047707-
This informational bulletin provides instructions for when DTC P195000 appears but there is no customer concern.

Bulletin Number: A011729 2048604-
This bulletin contains a software update for a MIL on with DTC P008700.

Bulletin Number: A011731 2047707-
This informational bulletin provides instructions for when DTC P195000 appears but there is no customer concern.

Bulletin Number: A011859 2050690_
This bulletin contains a software update for when the "Reduce Oil Level" message appears and the oil level is not over max specifications.

Bulletin Number: A011860 2048604_
This bulletin contains a software update for a MIL on with DTC P008700.

Bulletin Number: A011861 2050690_
This bulletin contains a software update for when the "Reduce Oil Level" message appears and the oil level is not over max specifications.

Bulletin Number: A011872
This bulletin contains a software update for DTC P060C00.

Bulletin Number: A011872 2051368-
This bulletin contains a software update for DTC P060C00.

Bulletin Number: A011876 2047707-
This bulletin provides repair instructions for when DTC P195000, P10EF00, and/or B10F000 appears with no A/C or a MIL.

Bulletin Number: A011884 2047707-
This bulletin provides repair instructions for when DTC P195000, P10EF00, and/or B10F000 appears with no A/C or a MIL.

Bulletin Number: A0119162054893_1
This bulletin contains instructions for documenting the "Please reduce Oil Level" message in the instrument cluster potentially with an Engine Warmup request. This bulletin also applies to the S5 Sportback.

Bulletin Number: A151933 2053278-
This bulletin contains repair instructions for 3.0 and 2.9 TFSI engines that have oil loss around the engine compartment, front end, and underbody.

Bulletin Number: A17167120381195
THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN INSTRUCTS THE READER TO TEST FOR AND REPLACE A DEFECTIVE OIL LEVEL SENSOR.

Bulletin Number: A17167220381196
THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN INSTRUCTS THE READER TO TEST FOR AND REPLACE A DEFECTIVE OIL LEVEL SENSOR.

Bulletin Number: A17167520381197
THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN INSTRUCTS THE READER TO TEST FOR AND REPLACE A DEFECTIVE OIL LEVEL SENSOR.

Bulletin Number: A171782 2010043-
This informational bulletin contains all the the Audi Oil Quality Standards that should be used when doing an oil change.

Bulletin Number: A1719982028440_4
This informational bulletin explains when the range display is empty in the on-board computer. Also A3 Cabriolet 2015-2021, A3 Sportback 2016-2018, 2005 A4 Cabriolet , 2005-2009 S4 Cabriolet, 2010-2012 and 2018-2021 RS5 Cabriolet, 2018-2021

Bulletin Number: A1915612025303-5
Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 19 number 14-50 dated June 20, 2014. Discontinuation and mixing of Audi-approved engine coolants. G11, G12, and G12+ coolants have been replaced by an improved version. G12++ coolant (for service

Bulletin Number: A191777 2046712-
This informational bulletin contains guidelines for figuring out why coolant marks are present around the coolant expansion tank cap.

Bulletin Number: A191789 2046712-
This informational bulletin contains guidelines for figuring out why coolant marks are present around the coolant expansion tank cap.

Bulletin Number: A401770 2018194-
This informational bulletin contains knowledge on why oil may appear on one or several of the shock absorbers.

Bulletin Number: A431829
This bulletin contains repair instructions for DTC B200FF0.

Bulletin Number: A431829 2051336-
This bulletin contains repair instructions for DTC B200FF0.

Bulletin Number: A441764 2022563-
This bulletin provides information regarding vibrations or movement that are felt in the wheel.

Bulletin Number: A441765 2048000-
This bulletin is for gathering data on Pirelli tires to help find a solution for flat spots during transportation.

Bulletin Number: A441969 2022563
This bulletin provides information regarding vibrations or movement that are felt in the wheel.

Bulletin Number: A461772 2047830
This informational bulletin contains instructions for proper brake maintenance.

Bulletin Number: A461773 2047919-
This informational bulletin explains why a slight rattling or click noise can be heard from the front of the car at about 25 mph.

Bulletin Number: A461774 2047919-
This informational bulletin explains why a slight rattling or click noise can be heard from the front of the car at about 25 mph.

Bulletin Number: A461884 2050535_
This informational only bulletin indicates that rear calipers missing the "S" badge are to not to be retrofitted to the old style.

Bulletin Number: A461891
This informational only bulletin indicates that rear calipers missing the "S" badge are to not to be retrofitted to the old style.

Bulletin Number: A461891 2050535-
This informational only bulletin indicates that rear calipers missing the "S" badge are to not to be retrofitted to the old style.

Bulletin Number: A461903 2034181
This technical service bulletin provides troubleshooting for brake noise.

Bulletin Number: A481977 2053869-
This bulletin contains repair instructions for when DTC B145504 with symptom code 7340800.

Bulletin Number: A4819782053869_2
This bulletin contains repair instructions for when DTC B145504 with symptom code 7340800. This document applies to every 2016-2019 Audi Model.

Bulletin Number: A511711 2009967-
This bulletin contains instructions for vehicle inspection, protection removal, and detailing.

Bulletin Number: A6019322055443_1
This informational bulletin contains instructions for claiming Panoramic sunroofs. 2017-2022 A3, A3 Cabriolet, S3, A4, S4, A4 allroad, A5, A5 Cabriolet, S5, S5 Cabriolet, A5 Sportback, S5 Sportback, RS5, A6, S6, RS6, Q3, Q5, SQ5, Q7, and Au

Bulletin Number: A871679 2041717-
This bulletin applies to any repair that requires replacement of the air conditioning compressor and details how to run a ODIS GFF test plan.

Bulletin Number: A91163720425062
THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN EXPLAINS HOW TO DETERMINE THE STATUS OF ACTIVATION KEYS (THAT AFFECT THE FUNCTION OF AUDI DRIVE SELECT, CRUISE CONTROL, NAVIGATION, BLUETOOTH, SMARTPHONE INTERFACE AND VOICE RECOGNITION), AND HOW TO UPDATE TH

Bulletin Number: A91163920420133
THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN EXPLAINS HOW TO DIAGNOSE AND RESOLVE ISSUES WITH AUDI CONNECT ONLINE DESTINATION SEARCH, GOOGLE EARTH NAVIGATION VIEW, AND INRIX ONLINE TRAFFIC.

Bulletin Number: A91164120436602
THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN EXPLAINS HOW TO DIAGNOSE ISSUES WITH THE REAR SEAT ENTERTAINMENT TABLETS AND HOW TO UPDATE THE SOFTWARE OF THE TABLETS.

Bulletin Number: A91166420425063
THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN EXPLAINS HOW TO DETERMINE THE STATUS OF ACTIVATION KEYS (THAT AFFECT THE FUNCTION OF AUDI DRIVE SELECT, CRUISE CONTROL, NAVIGATION, BLUETOOTH, SMARTPHONE INTERFACE AND VOICE RECOGNITION), AND HOW TO UPDATE TH

Bulletin Number: A911691 2042506-
This technical service bulletin explains how to determine the status of activation keys (that affect the function of Audi drive select, cruise control, navigation, Bluetooth, smartphone interface and voice recognition), and how to update th

Bulletin Number: A911732 2033355-
This informational bulletin contains information on why ACC sensor could be deactivated.

Bulletin Number: A911735 2048436-
This bulletin contains repair instructions for when after PDI is performed, the customer states that the Audi connect services are not functioning.

Bulletin Number: A911736 2024323-
This bulletin contains technical information regarding when the parking aid sporadically warns of obstacles that don't exist or it is inoperative/constant warning.

Bulletin Number: A911737 2047576-
This is a reference bulletin that contains software update information for the MID2 MMI system.

Bulletin Number: A911743 2042097-
This informational bulletin contains resource information for when the traffic feature is inoperative in the MMI navigation.

Bulletin Number: A911746 2048436-
This bulletin contains repair instructions for when after PDI is performed, the customer states that the Audi connect services are not functioning.

Bulletin Number: A911755 2048436
This bulletin contains repair instructions for when after PDI is performed, the customer states that the Audi connect services are not functioning.

Bulletin Number: A911768 2037809-
This informational bulletin contains instructions about updating the navigation map.

Bulletin Number: A911897
This bulletin contains instructions for when the customer loses audio for the radio after ending an incoming phone call.

Bulletin Number: A911929 2053598
This bulletin contains instructions for MIB2 Standard on how to update the MMI.

Bulletin Number: A921612 2038151-
This bulletin provides instructions for repairing a vehicle with a washer solvent light on but the level is correct.

Bulletin Number: A921613 2038151-
This bulletin provides instructions for repairing a vehicle with a washer solvent light on but the level is correct.

Bulletin Number: A921614 2038151-
This bulletin provides instructions for repairing a vehicle with a washer solvent light on but the level is correct.

Bulletin Number: A921916 2038151
This bulletin provides instructions for repairing a vehicle with a washer solvent light on but the level is correct.

Bulletin Number: Audi MY 2018 201
ADDED to footnote (b at the end of the chart: "If vehicle has a top speed of 174 mph, it has the Dynamic Plus Package which can be identified by PR Code PAB" - A3 2.0L, S3 2.0L, RS 3 2.5L, A3 Cabriolet 2.0L, A3 e-tron Sportback 1.4L, A4

Bulletin Number: AWA-17-06
This bulletin explains the details of the Audi Launch Allowance Program for the new EA839 V6 TFSI engine.

Bulletin Number: Circular 37M3
Undisclosed Transmission Control Module (TCM) Software 2013 A8, S8, Q7, 2014 TT Coupe, 2015 Q7, S3 Sedan, 2016 A3 Cab, A3 Sedan, S3 Sedan, TT Coupe, 2017 Q7, TT Coupe, 2018 S7, S4 Sedan, S5 Coupe, S5 Sportback, S5 Cabriolet, S6

Bulletin Number: Dealer 37M3
Undisclosed Transmission Control Module (TCM) Software 2013 A8, S8, Q7, 2014 TT Coupe, 2015 Q7, S3 Sedan, 2016 A3 Cab, A3 Sedan, S3 Sedan, TT Coupe, 2017 Q7, TT Coupe, 2018 S7, S4 Sedan, S5 Coupe, S5 Sportback, S5 Cabriolet, S6

Bulletin Number: Maintenance Sche
Additional Maintenance Items Section: Perform first at 60,000 miles: REMOVED RS 3 from Air Cleaner exceptions

Bulletin Number: MY 2018 A4-S4-A4
Settings: REMOVED: "Load On-Board Tutorials"

Bulletin Number: MY 2018 A4-S4-al
Audi connect Section: Added: "If Audi connect is not functioning with an error message, ?The myAudi Server is currently unavailable?, reference TSB 2048436 to activate service"

Bulletin Number: MY 2018 A4-S4-al
Owner's Documents: REMOVED: "Explain the ?text to phone? features for viewing tutorials on a smartphone or at the Audi Technology website: www.auditechnology.com" Infotainment Section: REMOVED: "Explain and configure preset hard keys"

Bulletin Number: MY 2018 A4-S4-al
Infotainment Section: Added: "If Audi connect is not functioning with an error message, ?The myAudi Server is currently unavailable?, reference TSB 2048436 to activate service"

Bulletin Number: MY 2018 A4-S4-al
Infotainment Section: Added "with two USB ports" to Audi Music Interface

Bulletin Number: MY 2018 A4-S4-al
This document contains the revised checklist for the Audi A4/S4/A4 allroad Delivery Guidelines. Please see PDF change file for details.

Bulletin Number: MY 2018 A4-S4-al
Audi connect┬« section: Removed:??"Enable Google EarthTM (if equipped)*"

Bulletin Number: MY 2018 Audi A4-
This document contains the revised checklist for the Audi Technician Reference Document. Please see PDF change file for details.

Bulletin Number: MY 2018 Audi A4-
Settings: REMOVED: "Load On-Board Tutorials"

Bulletin Number: MY 2018 Audi Nor
New Document

Bulletin Number: MY 2018 Audi Tec
Technician Reference Document Overview The Pre-Delivery Inspection Technician Reference Document is designed to be a resource used in hand with the Pre-Delivery Inspection Checklist (PDI). The PDI Checklist has been simplified to make the

Bulletin Number: MY 2018 Audi USA
Under Additional Maintenance Items Section: Removed e-tron from "Perform every 130,000 miles. Timing belt - Replace. Check condition of timing belt tensioning system, dampening pulleys, and idler pulleys and replace if necessary (2.0L TDI

Bulletin Number: MY 2018 PDI 3-8-
Reminders: ADDED "For items marked with **, follow instructions for stock inventory vehicle" Under the hood inspection: REMOVED Lighting and Windshield: REMOVED "Install wiper blades" Trunk Inspection: Change "Verify inflatable repair k

Bulletin Number: PDI 2018 A4-S4-a
Reminders Section: REMOVED: "It is advised to start ODIS with the engine running to enable all 5F Test Plans in GFF and also to ensure SVM sees all control units during the SVM check vehicle configuration" Vehicle Preparation section: ADDE

Bulletin Number: PDI 2018 Audi Te
All models: Vehicle Preparation section: ADDED "Using Guided Functions" to "Set adaption channel to enable CD Ripping (if equipped)" A8 and Q3: Audi connection: REMOVED: "Turn on the wireless network (if equipped)"

Bulletin Number: PDI 2018 Audi Te
Audi A3 e-tron Sportback: Audi connect section: ADDED "Turn on the wireless network (if equipped) Ensure the wireless network is turned on (Telephone > Options > Wi-Fi┬« options > Wi-Fi┬« Mode ?Hotspot?) " Audi A3/S3/RS 3: ADDED: Verify s

Bulletin Number: Scheduled Mainte
Additional Maintenance Section: Added, "(if applicable)" to Battery - Connected gateway - Replace

Bulletin Number: Scheduled Mainte
Changed format of Service Intervals Table Minor Maintenance Section: Added "Multi-Point Inspection - Completed" to checklist items. Created table for "Additional Maintenance Items"

Bulletin Number: Scheduled Mainte
Added Oil Capacity Chart at the end of the document.

Bulletin Number: Scheduled Mainte
Oil Capacity Table: For A3 B-Cycle 2.0 TFSI engine: Changed oil spec from 508/509** Castrol EDGE┬« Professional┬« 5W40 to 508/509** Castrol EDGE┬« Professional┬« 0W20 Long Life IV

Bulletin Number: Scheduled Mainte
Under Additional Maintenance Items Section: Converted kilometers to miles for all items.

Bulletin Number: Scheduled Mainte
New document

Bulletin Number: Scheduled Mainte
Additional Maintenance Section: CHANGED: "RS 7 Plus" to "RS 7 performance" on Rear Axle every 40,000 miles and Spark plugs - Replace every 30,000 miles or 3 years ADDED: "(except RS 7 performance)" and "(except S8 plus)" to Spark Plugs

Bulletin Number: Service Informat
Page 2 Disclosure information changed

Bulletin Number: SM 44-2017 EN
This special notice is to inform dealers to return all part numbers listed in the document and order the superseded part numbers going forward.

Bulletin Number: SM 91-2018
The part numbers listed in the document are to be returned if they meet the criteria provided.

Bulletin Number: Tire Pressure Ta
New Document

Recalls for 2018 Audi S4 3.0 TFSI Prestige quattro AWD

2018 AUDI S4

NHTSA Campaign ID:

19V547000

Component:

AIR BAGS: OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM - OCS (FRONT PASSENGER)

Manufacturer:

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Manufacture Dates:

11/25/2016 - 07/30/2018

Potential Units Affected:

145337

Defect Description:

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Audi RS5 Sportback, 2018 S5 Cabriolet, S5 Sportback, S5 Coupe, S4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Sportback, A5 Coupe, and 2017-2018 A4 Sedan and A4 Allroad vehicles. Oxidation on the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) connecting cable may cause the software to misdiagnose a malfunction and disable the passenger air bag.

Consequence:

A disabled passenger air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Action to take:

Audi will notify owners, and dealers will install cable ties to the harness, free of charge. The recall began September 9, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Audi's number for this recall is 74D9.