2010 Audi A8 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Aug 24, 2016 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other A8 years
Not enough data 23rd of 32 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2010 Audi A8. That ranks 23rd out of 32 A8 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is visibility (1 complaints, 100%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

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Audi A8L D5 (2021) at Stuttgart-Vaihingen. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: Alexander-93, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2010 Audi A8 problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Visibility1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Visibility1100%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

2010 Audi A8 recalls (1)

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Engine and engine cooling:engineAug 24, 2016 · NHTSA campaign 16V619000 · 9,067 vehicles

Problem: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Audi A8 vehicles manufactured May 15, 2010, to May 14, 2012. The affected vehicles have a coolant valve that may leak, allowing coolant to enter the engine control module causing a loss of power or the engine to stall.

Risk: A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.

Fix: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the coolant valve and inspect for coolant that has leaked through the electrical connector, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 19, 2016. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.

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.

Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6) my complaint covers all radar based blind spot monitoring devices. The following scenario has personally occurred to me twice within the last month. I was one in a line of vehicles driving on a clear highway…

Visibility · received Apr 17, 2010 · NHTSA complaint 10326100

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2010 Audi A8?

Owners most often report visibility problems. The top one, visibility, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2010 Audi A8?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2010 Audi A8 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other A8 model years, the 2010 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.