2010 Audi A4
This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 64
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Engine
None on file
None on file
58% of complaints
Complaints per year
2010: 64 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1996 | 89 |
| 1997 | 98 |
| 1998 | 258 |
| 1999 | 190 |
| 2000 | 96 |
| 2001 | 131 |
| 2002 | 181 |
| 2003 | 210 |
| 2004 | 189 |
| 2005 | 219 |
| 2006 | 295 |
| 2007 | 196 |
| 2008 | 175 |
| 2009 | 120 |
| 2010 | 64 |
| 2011 | 11 |
| 2012 | 19 |
| 2013 | 24 |
| 2014 | 32 |
| 2015 | 19 |
| 2016 | 11 |
| 2017 | 57 |
| 2018 | 45 |
| 2019 | 10 |
| 2020 | 128 |
| 2021 | 11 |
| 2022 | 6 |
| 2023 | 10 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Engine
58% · 37 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Excessive oil consumption. Car was purchased at Texas direct in stafford, Texas. Car consumes approximately 1 quart of oil every 600-800 miles. At this rate I am consuming 15-20 quarts between regular manufacturers oil change recommendations.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-12-03
Catastrophic engine damage caused by failure of timing chain tensioner. No early warning as vehicle was serviced the day before by Audi dealership and oil capacity and pressure were within manufacturer's tolerance.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-10-31
Timing chain tensioner failure. The failure caused the timing chain to jump, throwing the pistons out of sync, causing damage to the valves. This occurred when first starting the vehicle.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-10-31
Power train
14% · 9 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission.
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The 2010 Audi A4 2.0T which I leased lunges forward every time it is down shifted in triptronic mode (Manually shifting the automatic transmission).
NHTSA ODI report, 2010-01-15
Engine and engine cooling
14% · 9 reportsMost commonly citing engine and cooling system.
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2010 Audi S4 new vehicle with 5,200 miles driving on interstate and passing a car when waterpump failed. Car was towed to dealership and repaired.
NHTSA ODI report, 2010-05-26
Fuel/propulsion system
6% · 4 reportsVehicle speed control
5% · 3 reportsShow complaint excerpts
During an attempt to accelerate the gas pedal was pushed to the floor (Audi A4 '10) and remained stuck to the floor even after the foot was removed. The car has a manual transmission and was shifted into neutral at this time.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-02-05
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2010 Audi A4 — pre-purchase inspection
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- Engine: 37 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 9 reports on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 9 reports on file for this year.
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- Is the 2010 Audi A4 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2010 Audi A4 is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2010 Audi A4?
- The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 58% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2010 Audi A4 have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.