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2023 Audi S4

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2023 S4.

Transmission Automatic (S8)

The 2023 Audi S4, fitted with an automatic transmission (S8) and rated at 21/30/24 mpg, has generated only a single owner complaint—concerning equipment—along with one recall, placing this model year on equal footing with the lowest complaint count in the model’s 1990–2021 history, which also recorded just one complaint in 1995.

Model year202520242023202220212020

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

EPA fuel economy21/30/24 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter 06M115441G. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter06M115441G alt 06M198405F
Engine air filter8W0133843
Spark plug06M905606F
Battery000915089BD
Front wiper blades8W1998002
Thermostat06M121688 alt 06M121678H
Cabin air filter4M0819439C

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S8)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length187.8 in
Overall width72.8 in
Overall height55.1 in
Wheelbase111 in
Curb weight3854 lb
Track (front / rear)61.8 / 61 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)56/44

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined21 / 30 / 24 mpg
Drivetrain4-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume92 cu ft
Cargo volume12 cu ft
Recommended fuelPremium Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the S4 of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

4.2–4.8 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 4.20 sec — 2020 Prestige Quattro Sedan
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2024Prestige Quattro Sedan 3.0L Turbo V64.80 sec13.30 sec349 hpAWD
2021Prestige Quattro Sedan 3.0L Turbo V64.30 sec12.80 sec349 hpAWD
2020Prestige Quattro Sedan 3.0L Turbo V64.20 sec12.80 sec349 hpAWD
2020Prestige Quattro Sedan 3.0L Turbo V64.20 sec12.80 sec349 hpAWD
2018Prestige Quattro Sedan (S Sport) 3.0L Turbo V64.20 sec12.80 sec354 hpAWD
2018Premium Plus Quattro Sedan (S Sport) 3.0L Turbo V64.30 sec12.80 sec354 hpAWD

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 10,000 mi; spark plugs every 40,000 mi.

Every 10,000 miBrake Linings (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire Repair Kit Sealant (inspect)
Every 20,000 miBrake Line (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Door Hinge (lubricate) · Drive Axle Assembly (inspect) · Engine Assembly (leak inspection) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level)
Every 40,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
Every 60,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

Federal data for the 2023 Audi S4 cite just one Equipment complaint and zero crash or fire complaints, a profile that aligns with the quietest years of the preceding 2018–2021 arc—specifically 2019 and 2021, which recorded two complaints each—and marks a return to baseline after 2020’s spike of sixteen complaints. That arc trended toward low owner-reported complaints alongside steadily rising technical service bulletins and recalls fluctuating between one and four annually, though the dataset does not specify recalls or investigations for 2023. Because 2023 records zero crash and fire complaints and only one Equipment complaint, it sits at the low-risk end of the generational complaint spectrum. Consequently, the 2023 S4 stands out as a strong used-buy candidate within this generation based solely on the federal record.

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
631
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
1
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent
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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 1 complaints on record, top 1 components.

Equipment1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

24V251000Air Bags:Sensor:Occupant Classification:Front PassengerReported 03/04/2024

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023 Audi S5 Cabriolet, A4 Allroad, Q5 Sportback, A3 Sedan, S5 Sportback, SQ7, TT Coupe, TT Roadster, RS5 Sportback, 2024 A8, E-Tron Quattro, E-Tron… Remedy: Dealers will replace the passenger seat occupant detection system control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 8, 2024. Owners may contact Audi…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 631 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
TSB_2078939_22026-06-30EngineThis bulletin provides information when there DTC P218500 is stored in temerature sender…
TSB_2076404_82026-06-29Unknown Or OtherThis bulletin provides a deployment overview for customer service packages MLB and MQB…
TSB_2074640_32026-06-26EngineThis bulletin provides information when there is increased oil consumption; >0.5ltr/1000…
TSB_2074729_32026-06-23Electrical SystemThis bulletin provides informationwhen noises/vibration are detected from front of…
TSB_2059335_72026-06-23Electrical SystemThis bulletin provides information when there are noises from the area around the…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

VIN tools

Decode factory build data for a specific vehicle by VIN.

VIN
Decode a VIN to confirm the transmission and build data for a specific S4. OEM
Build data
Plant, GVWR class, engine and body data for any 17-character VIN.
Recalls
Check open recall campaigns against a specific vehicle by VIN.

Vehicles with shared specs

Find every vehicle that shares this one's battery, bulbs, oil capacity, platform or parts.

Engine oil filter 06M115441GEngine air filter 8W0133843Spark plug 06M905606FBattery 000915089BD

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Vehicle recalls & TSBsOBD-II trouble codesMaintenance schedulesFluid capacities & specs

Frequently asked

Does the 2023 S4 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the S4 get?

EPA figures are 21 city / 30 highway / 24 combined mpg.