2018 Audi S4 Prestige
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- Photo: 2020 Audi S4 Avant B9 IMG 3979 by Alexander-93, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Audi S4 (B9) FL 1X7A0298 by Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: AUDI S4 (B9) China (3) by Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: AUDI S4 (B9) China (4) by Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2018 Audi S4 3.0T Premium Plus in Daytona Gray Pearl, rear left by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2018 Audi S4 Prestige is a 349-hp 3.0-liter turbocharged V6 with an 8-speed tiptronic automatic and all-wheel drive. It starts at $55,800 MSRP and is rated at 24 mpg combined.
It makes 349 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 21 mpg city and 30 mpg highway (24 mpg combined).
The S4 measures 186.8 inches long on a 111.2-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,858 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $55,800 |
| MSRP with Destination | $56,775 |
| Destination Charge | $975 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 3.0L turbocharged TFSI V6 |
| Displacement | 3 L |
| Horsepower | 349 hp |
| Torque | 369 lb-ft |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | quattro all-wheel drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 8-speed Tiptronic automatic |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 21 MPG |
| Highway | 30 MPG |
| Combined | 24 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium Gasoline |
| Tank Capacity | 15.3 gal |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 18-inch |
| Wheels Rear | 18-inch |
| Tires Front | 245/40R18 |
| Tires Rear | 245/40R18 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 186.8 in |
| Width | 79.6 in |
| Height | 55.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.2 in |
| Cargo Volume | 13 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,858 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 38.9 in |
| Headroom Rear | 37.4 in |
| Legroom Front | 41.3 in |
| Legroom Rear | 35.7 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 55.9 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 54.5 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | Not rated |
| Frontal crash | Not rated |
| Side crash | Not rated |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (9.9 % risk) |
Recalls
2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2018 Audi S4. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Nov 10, 2021 · SEATS
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2017-2020 A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, 2018-2019 RS5 Coupe, 2019 RS5 Sportback, 2018-2020 A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A5 Sportback, S4 Sedan, S5 Cabriolet, S5 Coupe, and Audi S5 Sportback vehicles. The cable connecting the seat heater to the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) may have a contact fault, causing 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.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the connecting cable and either the heating mat or entire seat cover, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 7, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 74E3. This recall is an expansion of Recall 19V-547 (74D9). Vehicles previously repaired under 19V-547 will need to return for the new remedy.
NHTSA campaign 21V874000
Jul 24, 2019 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
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.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA campaign 19V547000
7 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2018 Audi S4
Owner Complaints
7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2018 Audi S4. See all on nhtsa.gov
| Engine | 4 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2018 AUDI S4. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.