2010 Audi A8 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
No verdictComplaint Index
33/100
#11 most-complained of 16 A8 years
The 2010 Audi A8 has a complaint index of 33 with 1 complaint and 1 recall on file with NHTSA, ranking 11th among 16 model years — well below higher-complaint years like 2013 (index 100).
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 18
- 16 city / 23 hwy
Top 2010 Audi A8 problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Visibility & Wipers1 (100%)
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 based on NHTSA data?
- NHTSA lists a complaint index of 33 for the 2010 Audi A8, with only 1 complaint on file, which is low compared to other years such as 2013 (index 100) and 2015 (index 93).
- Does the 2010 Audi A8 have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2010 Audi A8, covering a coolant valve that may leak, applying to vehicles built from May 15, 2010 to May 14, 2012.
- What is the top complaint category for the 2010 Audi A8?
- The single reported complaint falls under Visibility & Wipers, making up 100% of the complaints on file for this year.
- How does the 2010 A8 compare to other A8 model years?
- With a complaint index of 33 and rank 11 of 16 years, the 2010 A8 sits in the middle of the pack, better than years like 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2019, which carry Avoid verdicts.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2010 Audi A8?
- EPA rates the 2010 Audi A8 at 18 mpg combined (16 city / 23 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,450.