2012 Audi S4 vs 2012 Ford Focus
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2012 Audi S4 | 2012 Ford Focus |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 22 | 3,768 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 7 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 791 | 127 |
| Investigations | 0 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 107 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 15 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21 | 29–31 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 69,993 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Audi S4 | Ford Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 14 | 1,445 |
| Steering | 0 | 927 |
| Engine | 0 | 475 |
| Electrical System | 3 | 352 |
| Structure | 0 | 332 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 5 | 284 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 166 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 0 | 134 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 0 | 469 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 457 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 288 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 277 |
| Steering problems | 0 | 193 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 181 |
| Shifting problems | 0 | 102 |
| Overheating | 0 | 69 |
2012 Audi S4
2012 Ford Focus
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.