2010 Audi S4
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.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1989 | 0 |
| 1990 | 0 |
| 1991 | 0 |
| 1992 | 5 |
| 1993 | 16 |
| 1994 | 7 |
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1996 | 0 |
| 2000 | 143 |
| 2001 | 87 |
| 2002 | 22 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 29 |
| 2005 | 43 |
| 2006 | 30 |
| 2007 | 13 |
| 2008 | 4 |
| 2009 | 0 |
| 2010 | 60 |
| 2011 | 26 |
| 2012 | 22 |
| 2013 | 32 |
| 2014 | 17 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2018 | 7 |
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2020 | 16 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2022 | 1 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
70% of complaints: power train — 42 distinct reports on file.
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Unknown
NHTSA ODI report, 20250922
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
GEARBOX MALFUNCTION
NHTSA ODI report, 20171202
10% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 6 distinct reports on file.
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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
10% of complaints: electrical system — 6 distinct reports on file.
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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
8% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 5 distinct reports on file.
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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
7% of complaints: engine — 4 distinct reports on file.
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Unknown
NHTSA ODI report, 20250922
SAFETY TIMELINE
No recalls on file for this model year.
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 (6 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for electrical system issues (6 reports on file for this year).
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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 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.