2020 Audi S4 Premium Plus
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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 2020 Audi S4 Premium Plus is a 349-hp 3.0-liter turbocharged V6 with an 8-speed tiptronic automatic and all-wheel drive. It starts at $52,400 MSRP and is rated at 23 mpg combined.
It makes 349 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 20 mpg city and 27 mpg highway (23 mpg combined).
The S4 measures 187.5 inches long on a 111.0-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,847 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $52,400 |
| MSRP with Destination | $53,395 |
| Destination Charge | $995 |
| 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 | 20 MPG |
| Highway | 27 MPG |
| Combined | 23 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 | 187.5 in |
| Width | 79.6 in |
| Height | 56.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 111 in |
| Cargo Volume | 12 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,847 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 37.3 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
3 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2020 Audi S4. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Jan 26, 2022 · TIRES
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Audi A5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, RS5 Sportback, S5 Sportback, 2020-2021 A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A6 Allroad, A6 Sedan, A7, A8, Q5, S4 Sedan, S5 Coupe, S5 Cabriolet, S6 Sedan, S7, S8, SQ5, 2021 Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RS6 Avant, RS7, RSQ8, SQ5 Sportback, SQ7, and SQ8 vehicles. The rear axle alignment may not have been inspected after the repairs for Recall 21V-295 (42L1) were performed.
Consequence: Rear axle misalignment may cause premature or uneven tire wear, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rear axle, adjust the alignment as necessary, and replace any prematurely or unevenly worn tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 3, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 42L5.
NHTSA campaign 22V034000
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
Apr 26, 2021 · SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Q7, Q8, Q5 Sportback, SQ5 Sportback, RS6 Avant, RS7, RS Q8, 2020-2021 Audi S6 sedan, Q5, A8, S8, A7, A6 Allroad, A5 Cabriolet, A4 sedan, A4 Allroad, SQ5, S7, A6 sedan, S5 coupe, S4 sedan, S5 Cabriolet, A5 coupe, 2019-2021 RS5 coupe, A5 Sportback, S5 Sportback, RS5 Sportback vehicles. The lock nut on the trailing arm of the rear axle may break due to stress corrosion.
Consequence: A broken lock nut may misalign the rear axle, causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the lock nuts and, if necessary, the associated bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 4, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 42L1.
NHTSA campaign 21V295000
17 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2020 Audi S4
Owner Complaints
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2020 Audi S4. See all on nhtsa.gov
| Electrical System | 15 |
| Back Over Prevention | 9 |
| Unknown Or Other | 5 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 |
| Lane Departure | 1 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 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 2020 AUDI S4. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.