2010 Audi A5 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other A5 years
- Far more complaints than other years 4th of 19 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 34 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Audi A5. That ranks 4th out of 19 A5 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (14 complaints, 41%), typically at around 67,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 34owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2010 Audi A5 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 14 | 41% | 67,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 9 | 26% | 76,336 | — | — |
| Structure | 3 | 9% | 40,250 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 6% | 54,730 | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 6% | 5,234 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 3% | 75,640 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 3% | 61,447 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 3% | 55,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 3% | 200 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 3% | 500 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 3% | 3,700 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2010 Audi A5 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2010 Audi A5.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2010 Audi A5. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was informed that the failure could be related to the catalytic converter, but a diagnostic test was not performed. The vehicle…
I bought the car used and within the first month of purchase and to start putting an additional 1qt of oil on every 1000 miles...now few mints later i have to do that more often on every 500miles... And recently i had to add cooling and now this has been an new issue... My mechanic told me this is…
Car runs out of engine oil within 2 to 3 weeks of oil change, i have changed the oil three times over the course of 2.5 months.
When there is significant moisture in the air the turn signals do not work properly. An intended right turn signal will cause the left signal to fire instead, but it will also erratically fire the right turn signal. The issue tends to reduce in frequency the longer the car is running. I read on an…
The tire tread separated completely from the sidewalls, on both sides. There was no indication of any issues, low pressure, pulling etc. I was driving on the highway, car driving normal. I started to hear a pulsating vibration sound like a wheel bearing. I let off the gas to slow down a bit and…
Other Audi A5 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 A5 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 A5 | 8 | 2 |
| 2024 A5 | 8 | 0 |
| 2023 A5 | 8 | 0 |
| 2022 A5 | 7 | 2 |
| 2021 A5 | 8 | 5 |
| 2020 A5 | 60 | 4 |
| 2019 A5 | 12 | 3 |
| 2018 A5 | 38 | 6 |
| 2017 A5 | 0 | 2 |
| 2016 A5 | 7 | 3 |
| 2015 A5 | 8 | 3 |
| 2014 A5 | 28 | 3 |
| 2013 A5 | 35 | 3 |
| 2012 A5 | 22 | 0 |
| 2011 A5 | 25 | 0 |
| 2010 | 34 | 0 |
| 2009 A5 | 11 | 1 |
| 2008 A5 | 5 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Audi A5?
Owners most often report air bags, engine, structure problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 14 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2010 Audi A5?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2010 Audi A5 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other A5 model years, the 2010 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.