How many recalls does the 2008 Audi Rs 4 have?

The 2008 Audi Rs 4 has 3 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 2008 Audi Rs 4 has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 2008 Audi Rs 4?

Of 3 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is engine and engine cooling.

2008 Audi Rs 4 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2008 Audi Rs 4 has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 434,150 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine and engine cooling. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

AIR BAGS 18V427000 2018-06-22 237,947 affected

Defect

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…

Consequence

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy

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 recalls 16V382,…

AIR BAGS 18V082000 2018-01-30 162,782 affected

Defect

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2006-2013 Audi A3, 2007-2009 A4 Cabriolet and S4 Cabriolet, 2008 RS4 Cabriolet, 2009-2012 Q5, and 2010-2012 Audi A5 Cabriolet and S5 Cabriolet vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the…

Consequence

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy

Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator with an alternative inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 23, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69R6. Note: This recall partially…

AIR BAGS 17V032000 2017-01-11 33,421 affected

Defect

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,…

Consequence

An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy

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.

Complaints by component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

SUSPENSION:FRONT

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Total complaints3

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“I drive a 2008 audi rs4, and my mph and odometer readings are 10-12% higher than actuals. I have verified this several ways. Using police radar vehicles, using gps, and using other cars to pace, as well as using the speed check systems. All of them show I am driving slower than the actual…”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2010-05-30

“Audi rs4 suspension components fail prematurely and can cause handling/control issues. After searching online, it appears to be a well documented problem without an official recall. Audi rs4 suspension includes a component called drc (dynamic ride control) which has an oil-filled bushing on top of…”

SUSPENSION:FRONT · reported 2009-07-27

“I have yet to receive any response to my request for service lodged on 4 august 2010. As promised, I have provided to my dealership here in alaska. I am very disappointed once again in your lack of attention. I'm now going to the following site to post this complaint so others may be forewarned at…”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE · reported 2009-01-10

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2008 Audi Rs 4 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.