2010 Audi S4 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other S4 years
- Far more complaints than other years 3rd of 23 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 60 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Audi S4. That ranks 3rd out of 23 S4 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (42 complaints, 70%), typically at around 63,000 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
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- 60owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2010 Audi S4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 42 | 70% | 63,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 11 | 18% | 9,806 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 6 | 10% | 67,388 | — | — |
| Engine | 4 | 7% | 57,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 3% | 63,102 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 3% | 68,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 3% | 107,385 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 3% | 112,135 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 2% | 5,800 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2010 Audi S4 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2010 Audi S4.
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.
Unknown
Once car is put into reverse it launches back ? Also in first one put in cost it wants to move practically forward .
Car slammed into different gear, wasn't able to shift into 2nd and threw gearbox malfunction and tpms errors. Thankfully i was near home and able to make it there without an accident or being stranded, but my car is now immobile. I spoke with audi and they said it will likely be a $4k repair…
My car flashed gearbox malfunction while driving down interstate i-264 in louisville ky. Car seamed fine for about 2 miles and then suddenly went limp and i had no gears. Had to hit flashers and coast into median. Was almost hit by semi truck. Repair shop could not find anything wrong. Happened…
Mechatronic issues.
Other Audi S4 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 S4 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 S4 | 2 | 4 |
| 2020 S4 | 16 | 3 |
| 2019 S4 | 2 | 1 |
| 2018 S4 | 7 | 2 |
| 2015 S4 | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 S4 | 17 | 1 |
| 2013 S4 | 33 | 1 |
| 2012 S4 | 22 | 1 |
| 2011 S4 | 26 | 1 |
| 2010 | 60 | 0 |
| 2009 S4 | 0 | 2 |
| 2008 S4 | 4 | 2 |
| 2007 S4 | 13 | 2 |
| 2006 S4 | 30 | 2 |
| 2005 S4 | 43 | 2 |
| 2004 S4 | 29 | 1 |
| 2003 S4 | 1 | 1 |
| 2002 S4 | 22 | 1 |
| 2001 S4 | 87 | 1 |
| 2000 S4 | 143 | 1 |
| 1996 S4 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995 S4 | 1 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Audi S4?
Owners most often report power train, engine and engine cooling, electrical system problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 42 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2010 Audi S4?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2010 Audi S4 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other S4 model years, the 2010 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.