2010 Audi A4

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

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Quick Summary

The 2010 Audi A4 has 77 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 1.0x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is engine problems (60% of all complaints), specifically: 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. *tr.

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

1.0x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

ENGINE

46 complaints

60%

• 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. *TR
• DAMAGE TO SECONDARY RADIATOR CAUSED COOLANT LEAK. SECONDARY RADIATOR IS NOT SUFFICIENTLY SHIELDED OR PROTECTED FROM DEBRIS. THERE WAS NO VISIBLE DEBRIS ON THE ROAD LEADING ME TO BELIEVE SOMETHING AS MASSLESS AS A LARGE BUG COULD HAVE CAUSED THE DAMAGE. CAR WAS TOWED TO DEALER AND REPAIRED. *TR
• THERE IS A FOUL ODOR FROM THE HEAT/AC VENTS AFTER ONLY 4 MONTHS OF USE. THE CAR IS CLEAN FROM HEAD TO TOE SO I COULDN'T FIGURE OUT WHAT COULD HAVE CAUSED THE SMELL. I TOOK IT IN TO BE SERVICED AND THEY PREFORMED A TSB TO REMOVE THE ODOR. IT THEN SMELLED LIKE A MUSKY LEMON. A MONTH LATER THE FOUL ODO

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“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. *TR”

— NHTSA complaint filing

TRANSMISSION

9 complaints

12%

• 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). TODAY, I REPORTED THE DEFECT TO THE SERVICE WRITER SCOTT SUMMERFIELD AT MCDONALD AUDI IN LITTLETON CO AND HE TOLD ME HE WAS AWARE OF IT AND THAT HE T
• I HAVE A 2010 AUDI A4 WITH THE "MULTITRONIC" CVT TRANSMISSION. WHEN THE VEHICLE IS ON AN INCLINE, THE CAR ROLLS-BACK (OR FORWARD) WHEN IN DRIVE, MUCH LIKE A CAR WITH A MANUAL TRANSMISSION. I HAVE TAKEN THE CAR IN FOR SERVICE AND WAS TOLD THAT THIS BEHAVIOR IS "NORMAL" AND FUNCTIONING "AS DESIGNED."
• DRIVING TO WORK ON A COUNTRY ROADWAY, PASSED A VEHICLE AND BEGAN TO PULL BACK INTO MY LANE, RELEASING THE GAS PEDAL, BUT THE AUDI 2010 A4 CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE EVEN AFTER BRAKING, SPEEDS IN EXCESS OF 85-90 MPH. BRAKES FUNCTIONED, PULLED OVER, STOPPED CAR. LOOKED DOWN, NOTHING INTERFERING WITH TH

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“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). TODAY, I REPORTED THE DEFECT TO THE SERVICE WRITER SCOTT SUMMERFIELD AT MCDONALD AUDI IN LITTLETON CO AND HE TOLD ME HE WAS AWARE OF IT AND THAT HE T”

— NHTSA complaint filing

FUEL SYSTEM

6 complaints

• 2010 AUDI A4 2.0T HAS A SERIOUS LAG PROBLEM WHICH LEADS TO ACCELERATION SURGE ESPECIALLY WHEN MAKING TURNS. IT IS DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. *TR
• FUEL INJECTOR FAILS, CAR SPUTTERS, STALLS. SMOKE VISIBLE. ONCE FUEL WAS SEEN EXITING EXHAUST. HAS OCCURRED TWICE.
• CAR BROUGHT IN FOR MISFIRE CONDITION THAT RESULTED IN POWER REDUCTION/HESITATION WHILE DRIVING. DEALER DETECTED FAULTY INJECTOR. REPLACED INJECTOR AND ENGINE WAS STILL MALFUNCTIONING. DEALER THEN REMOVED CYLINDER AND OBSERVED PISTON RINGLAND DAMAGE. VEHICLE WAS STARTING TO EXHIBIT EXCESSIVE OIL

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“2010 AUDI A4 2.0T HAS A SERIOUS LAG PROBLEM WHICH LEADS TO ACCELERATION SURGE ESPECIALLY WHEN MAKING TURNS. IT IS DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. *TR”

— NHTSA complaint filing

SPEED CONTROL

3 complaints

• DRIVING TO WORK ON A COUNTRY ROADWAY, PASSED A VEHICLE AND BEGAN TO PULL BACK INTO MY LANE, RELEASING THE GAS PEDAL, BUT THE AUDI 2010 A4 CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE EVEN AFTER BRAKING, SPEEDS IN EXCESS OF 85-90 MPH. BRAKES FUNCTIONED, PULLED OVER, STOPPED CAR. LOOKED DOWN, NOTHING INTERFERING WITH TH
• 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. THE TACHOMETER INDICATED THE ENGINE WAS REDLINING IN NEUTRAL WHILE THE F
• PROBLEM ONE THE CAR WAS BURNING THROUGH A QUART OF EXPENSIVE OIL EVERY 300 MILES. TOOK IT IN,DROPPED THE ENGINE,CHANGED ALL PISTONS,REMOVED CRANKSHAFT OIL SEAL,FAULTY HIGH MOUNT BRAKE LIGHT,PRESSURE REGULATING VALVE ALL REPLACED. CAR WAS ACCELERATING WITH AND WITHOUT HESITATION,BUT DEALER DUPLICATE

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“DRIVING TO WORK ON A COUNTRY ROADWAY, PASSED A VEHICLE AND BEGAN TO PULL BACK INTO MY LANE, RELEASING THE GAS PEDAL, BUT THE AUDI 2010 A4 CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE EVEN AFTER BRAKING, SPEEDS IN EXCESS OF 85-90 MPH. BRAKES FUNCTIONED, PULLED OVER, STOPPED CAR. LOOKED DOWN, NOTHING INTERFERING WITH TH”

— NHTSA complaint filing

STEERING

3 complaints

• I BOUGHT CAR USED FROM AN AUDI DEALER, AND MONTHS LATER THE CAR RATTLED AND THE WHOLE CAR WAS SHAKING WHEN I TURNED IT ON IN THE MORNING. I TURNED IT OFF AND ON AGAIN, THIS STOPPED THE PROBLEM. I THOUGHT IT WAS PROBABLY THE WEATHER OF AROUND 53 DEGREES F. MONTHS LATER IT DID IT AGAIN TWO MORE TIMES
• A BENT STEERING SHAFT WAS NOT KNOWN UNDER NORMAL OPERATING CONDITIONS. THIS BENT SHAFT PUT EXCESSIVE STRAIN ON THE POWER STEERING PUMP, WHICH CAUSES FAILURE AT SPEED WITHOUT ANY SIGNS OF IT FAILING. THIS PREVENTED THE VEHICLE FROM BEING ABLE TO EASILY BE TURNED WHILE IN PROCESS OF TURNING THE WHEE
• I have current issue with my Audi A4 steering rack where im driving it randomly it pull up one side or the other i have looked up that issues with the Audi A4 and alot of people are having steering rack failed where there’s space in the steering where it causes play and possible clicking noise and u

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“I BOUGHT CAR USED FROM AN AUDI DEALER, AND MONTHS LATER THE CAR RATTLED AND THE WHOLE CAR WAS SHAKING WHEN I TURNED IT ON IN THE MORNING. I TURNED IT OFF AND ON AGAIN, THIS STOPPED THE PROBLEM. I THOUGHT IT WAS PROBABLY THE WEATHER OF AROUND 53 DEGREES F. MONTHS LATER IT DID IT AGAIN TWO MORE TIMES ”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

TRANSMISSION(~50K mi)

$500

FUEL SYSTEM(~50K mi)

$500

SPEED CONTROL(~50K mi)

$500

STEERING(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 77 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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ENGINE: 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. *TR
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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TRANSMISSION: 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). TODAY, I REPORTED THE DEFECT TO THE SERVICE WRITER SCOTT SUMMERFIELD AT MCDONALD AUDI IN LITTLETON CO AND HE TOLD ME HE WAS AWARE OF IT AND THAT HE T
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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FUEL SYSTEM: 2010 AUDI A4 2.0T HAS A SERIOUS LAG PROBLEM WHICH LEADS TO ACCELERATION SURGE ESPECIALLY WHEN MAKING TURNS. IT IS DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. *TR
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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SPEED CONTROL: DRIVING TO WORK ON A COUNTRY ROADWAY, PASSED A VEHICLE AND BEGAN TO PULL BACK INTO MY LANE, RELEASING THE GAS PEDAL, BUT THE AUDI 2010 A4 CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE EVEN AFTER BRAKING, SPEEDS IN EXCESS OF 85-90 MPH. BRAKES FUNCTIONED, PULLED OVER, STOPPED CAR. LOOKED DOWN, NOTHING INTERFERING WITH TH
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)