2010 Audi S5 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other S5 years
- Far more complaints than other years 3rd of 17 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 20 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Audi S5. That ranks 3rd out of 17 S5 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (10 complaints, 50%), typically at around 58,137 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 20owner 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 S5 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 | 10 | 50% | 58,137 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 7 | 35% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 3 | 15% | 58,273 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 5% | 10,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 5% | 112,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 5% | 5 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 5% | 58,500 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2010 Audi S5 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2010 Audi S5.
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 S5. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal sound coming from the engine compartment, prompting the contact to pull over to the shoulder of the roadway. Upon a visual inspection of the engine compartment, the aftermarket TRQ…
Cannot get audi to replace airbag. Have waited over a year. Called dozens of times.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 audi s5. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 18v082000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer…
Takata recall. I've received cards in the mail stating that i'm overdue on getting the airbag recall completed. My car has been to day audi in monroeville, pa 3 times in the last 1.5 years and they inform me that they have no airbags in stock.
Engine overheated august 21, 2017. It left me stranded on the side of a busy highway. I took it to day audi monroeville, pa. The dealer advised that an audi thermostat recall was just issued. I paid for the repair $999.71 and was promised by audi customer care that i would be reimbursed. As of…
Other Audi S5 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 S5 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 S5 | 11 | 2 |
| 2024 S5 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 S5 | 3 | 1 |
| 2022 S5 | 1 | 2 |
| 2021 S5 | 1 | 5 |
| 2020 S5 | 25 | 4 |
| 2019 S5 | 6 | 4 |
| 2018 S5 | 26 | 2 |
| 2016 S5 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 S5 | 2 | 0 |
| 2014 S5 | 6 | 0 |
| 2013 S5 | 16 | 0 |
| 2012 S5 | 10 | 1 |
| 2011 S5 | 8 | 1 |
| 2010 | 20 | 0 |
| 2008 S5 | 3 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Audi S5?
Owners most often report power train, air bags, engine problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 10 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2010 Audi S5?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2010 Audi S5 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other S5 model years, the 2010 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.