2010 Audi A4 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2010 Audi A4 has a complaint index of 68, ranking 7th worst out of 20 model years, earning a Caution verdict. Engine problems dominate, making up 75% of complaints, with a median failure mileage of 91,000 miles. No recalls have been issued for this year.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 68/100
- #7 of 20 A4 years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 64
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 0
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Engine
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 25
- 22 city / 30 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
Top 2010 Audi A4 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine48 (75%)
- Transmission & Powertrain9 (14%)
- Fuel System6 (9%)
- Electrical System3 (5%)
- Steering3 (5%)
- Airbags1 (2%)
- Brakes1 (2%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras1 (2%)
- Other1 (2%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (2%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Owners describe sudden loss of power or hesitation while turning or driving at low speeds, sometimes requiring the accelerator to be pressed again to restore function.
- Some drivers report the transmission lunging forward when downshifted manually in triptronic mode.
- Waterpump and secondary radiator failures have caused coolant leaks, in one case discovered while passing another vehicle on the interstate.
- Fuel injector failures have caused sputtering, stalling, and visible smoke or fuel exiting the exhaust.
- One owner reported unintended acceleration continuing after releasing the gas pedal, reaching speeds above 85 mph before brakes were applied.
- A CVT-equipped model was reported to roll back or forward on inclines while in drive, which the dealer described as normal operation.
2010 Audi A4 recalls
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
2010 Audi A4 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 22 MPG
- Highway
- 30 MPG
- Combined
- 25 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,200
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Premium
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2010 compared with other A4 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2010 Audi A4 reliable?
- It ranks 7th worst among 20 Audi A4 model years with a complaint index of 68, giving it a Caution verdict relative to other A4 years. Engine issues account for 75% of its complaints.
- What is the main problem with the 2010 Audi A4?
- Engine problems are the top issue, making up 75% of complaints, with a median failure mileage of 91,000 miles. Transmission and powertrain issues follow at 14% of complaints.
- Does the 2010 Audi A4 have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists zero recalls for the 2010 Audi A4.
- Which Audi A4 years are better than 2010?
- The 2011, 2012, 2016, and 2022 model years all earn a Best verdict with much lower complaint indexes, ranging from 5 to 16, compared to 68 for 2010.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2010 Audi A4?
- The 2010 Audi A4 gets 25 mpg combined (22 city / 30 highway) with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,200.