2010 Audi S4 Problems

High Complaint Volume

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2010 Audi S4.

20082011
Complaints
73
Crashes
2
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0

Worst 2010 Audi S4 Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#142 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Avg mileage:65,946 mi
#26 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:76,896 mi
#36 complaints

Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System

Avg mileage:9,083 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2010 Audi S4.

Transmission / Drivetrain
42
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
65,946
Electrical Faults
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
76,896
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
9,083
Engine & Cooling
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
9,425
Engine Problems
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—

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2010 Audi S4 — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2010 Audi S4 reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 2010 Audi S4 has 73 NHTSA complaints, 2 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Transmission / Drivetrain with 42 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2010 Audi S4?
Top reported problems: Transmission / Drivetrain (42 complaints, avg 65,946 mi); Electrical Faults (6 complaints, avg 76,896 mi); Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System (6 complaints, avg 9,083 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2010 Audi S4?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 56,487 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2010 Audi S4?
NHTSA complaints for the 2010 Audi S4 include 2 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2010 Audi S4 have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2010 Audi S4 as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2010 Audi S4?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (transmission / drivetrain) and verify open recalls have been addressed.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Audi S4 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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