2010 Audi A8 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
No verdict The 2010 Audi A8 has a complaint index of 25, ranking 16th out of 21 model years, with just 1 complaint and 1 recall on record. That makes it one of the lower-complaint years for this model, well behind higher-index years like 2013 (100) and 2011 (80).
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 25/100
- #16 of 21 A8 years
- Verdict
- No verdict
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 1
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 1
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Visibility & Wipers
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 18
- 16 city / 23 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
Top 2010 Audi A8 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Visibility & Wipers1 (100%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- One owner described a blind-spot monitoring issue where another Audi entered the highway directly in front of them despite the system being active.
- Beyond this single report, NHTSA does not list enough sample complaints to identify a broader pattern for this year.
2010 Audi A8 recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 16V619000Aug 24, 2016Engine9,067 vehicles
Engine and engine cooling:engine
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Audi A8 vehicles manufactured May 15, 2010, to May 14, 2012. The affected vehicles have a coolant valve that may leak, allowing coolant to enter the engine control module causing a loss of power or the engine to stall.
Risk: A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the coolant valve and inspect for coolant that has leaked through the electrical connector, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 19, 2016. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.
2010 Audi A8 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 16 MPG
- Highway
- 23 MPG
- Combined
- 18 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $4,450
- 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 A8 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2010 Audi A8 reliable?
- NHTSA lists only 1 complaint for the 2010 Audi A8, giving it a complaint index of 25, the 16th lowest among 21 model years. This suggests fewer reported problems than many other A8 years.
- What problems does the 2010 Audi A8 have?
- The only complaint on file involves the Visibility & Wipers category, specifically a blind-spot monitoring concern. NHTSA does not record any crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths tied to this year.
- Does the 2010 Audi A8 have any recalls?
- Yes, one recall (campaign 16V619000) covers a coolant valve that may leak, affecting vehicles built May 15, 2010 through May 14, 2012. It is not a do-not-drive recall; dealers replace the valve and inspect for coolant leakage.
- How does the 2010 Audi A8 compare to other A8 years?
- With a complaint index of 25, the 2010 model ranks better than years like 2013 (100), 2011 (80), and 2015 (95), which carry Avoid verdicts. It sits closer to the lower-complaint end of the lineup alongside 2005 and 2006.