MYRModel Year Report

2010 Audi S4

◆ Worse than typical
2010 Audi S4
RENDERED 2026-09-17T01:42:31.594Z

This year had 30% to 100% more 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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Audi S4 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2010 highlighted. 1992: 5 complaints 1992 1993: 16 complaints 1994: 7 complaints 1995: 1 complaints 1996: 0 complaints 1996 2000: 143 complaints 2001: 87 complaints 2002: 22 complaints 2003: 1 complaints 2003 2004: 29 complaints 2005: 43 complaints 2006: 30 complaints 2007: 13 complaints 2007 2008: 4 complaints 2009: 0 complaints 2010: 60 complaints 2010 2011: 26 complaints 2011 2012: 22 complaints 2013: 33 complaints 2014: 17 complaints 2015: 1 complaints 2015 2018: 7 complaints 2019: 2 complaints 2020: 16 complaints 2021: 2 complaints 2021 2022: 1 complaints 2022
2010: 60 complaints
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YearComplaints
19890
19900
19910
19925
199316
19947
19951
19960
2000143
200187
200222
20031
200429
200543
200630
200713
20084
20090
201060
201126
201222
201333
201417
20151
20187
20192
202016
20212
20221

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

POWER TRAIN 70%

70% of complaints: power train — 42 distinct reports on file.

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Unknown

NHTSA ODI report, 20250922

Also filed under ENGINE and FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

GEARBOX MALFUNCTION AND TPMS MALFUNCTION WHILE DRIVING ON THE ROAD WITHIN THE CITY ABOUT 45MPH I FELT A SLIGHT JERK AND IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE WARNINGS CAME ON IN THE DASHBOARD "TIRE PRESSURE!

NHTSA ODI report, 20180809

Also filed under ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

GEARBOX MALFUNCTION

NHTSA ODI report, 20171202

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 18%

18% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 11 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing cooling system.

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2010 AUDI S4 WATER PUMP FAILURE -- THIS COMPLAINT IS IDENTICAL TO THE PREVIOUS TWO COMPLAINTS SURROUNDING THIS MODEL'S WATER PUMP FAILURE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20101002

THIS HAS BEEN A KNOWN ISSUE TO MANY 2010 AUDI S4 OWNERS. MANY OF THEM REPORTED A WATERPUMP FAILURE BASICALLY UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, I.E., HIGHWAY DRIVING, CORNERING, AND LOW SPEED DRIVING.

NHTSA ODI report, 20100830

I AM WRITING TO COMPLAIN ABOUT A DESIGN FLAW THAT HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED IN THE WATERPUMP USED IN THE 2010 AUDI S4 3.0T.

NHTSA ODI report, 20100829

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 10%

10% of complaints: electrical system — 6 distinct reports on file.

ENGINE 7%

7% of complaints: engine — 4 distinct reports on file.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 3%

3% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 2 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

▮ 2010 — complaint volume: 60

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2010 Audi S4 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (42 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (11 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (6 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2006 ▲ 2013 ● 2005

WORST YEARS

■ 2000 ■ 2001 ● 2005

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FAQ

Is the 2010 Audi S4 reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2010 Audi S4 is rated "worse than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2010 Audi S4?

The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 70% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2010 Audi S4 have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.