2006 Audi S4
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2006 Audi S4 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 13 on record.
2006 Audi S4 at a glance
Free: specs, open recalls for that exact car, build sheet and fair price.
2006 Audi S4 recalls 2
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2005-2008 Audi A4 Sedan, A4 Avant, S4 Avant and S4 Sedan, 2007-2008 RS4 Sedan, 2004 RS4 Cabriolet, 2007-2009 A4 Cabriolet and S4 Cabriolet, 2005-2011 A6 Sedan, 2006-2011 A6 Avant, and 2007-2011 S6 Sedan vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original eq…
Fix: Audi has notified owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag with an alternate remedy part, free of charge. The recall began June 29, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69R7. Note: This recall supersedes r…
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2009 Audi A4 Cabriolet, S4 Cabriolet, A6 Avant, A6 Sedan and S6 Sedan vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Vi…
Fix: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 30, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Note: This recall has been superseded by recall number 18V427.
Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.
2006 Audi S4 common problems
The most-reported problem areas from 30 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
2006 Audi S4 MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.
What's a 2006 Audi S4 worth?
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2006 Audi S4 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
2006 Audi S4 trims & engines on record
2006 Audi S4 vehicles on record
2006 Audi S4 quattroWUARL48HX6K900842
2006 Audi S4 quattroWAUGL78E56A025037
2006 Audi S4 quattroWAUGL78E76A057195
2006 Audi S4 quattroWUARL48H16K900082
2006 Audi S4 quattroWUARL48H26K900785
2006 Audi S4 quattroWAUGL78E26A067309
2006 Audi S4 quattroWAUGL78E46A196264
2006 Audi S4 quattroWAUGL78E46A019939
2006 Audi S4 quattroWAUGL78E46A282772
2006 Audi S4 quattroWUARL48HX6K900730
2006 Audi S4 quattroWAUGL78E16A009174
2006 Audi S4 quattroWUARL48H16K900406
2006 Audi S4WAUUL78EX6A026638
Other Audi S4 model years
2006 Audi S4 — frequently asked questions
Does the 2006 Audi S4 have any safety recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2006 Audi S4. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Audi S4?
Based on 30 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are exterior lighting, air bags, electrical system.
What gas mileage does the 2006 Audi S4 get?
The U.S. EPA rates the 2006 Audi S4 at about 16 mpg combined (14 city / 21 highway).
How much is a 2006 Audi S4 worth?
Comparable 2006 Audi S4 listings run roughly $9,500–$13,750, typically around $11,536 (from 12 vehicles).
Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.