U.S. public vehicle records

2010 Audi A4 problems and owner complaints

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

64 owner complaints analyzed

0 distinct recall campaigns

86,000 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 2010 model year. Data snapshot: 2026-09-12 (September 12, 2026). 51 complaints include usable failure mileage.

Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Engine is the most frequently named component, appearing in 37 of 64 complaints (57.8%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
Topic	Matching reports	Share of complaints
Braking behavior	8	12.5%
Engine operation	6	9.4%
Transmission and shifting	5	7.8%
Fuel system concerns	4	6.3%
Steering behavior	3	4.7%
Electrical and battery issues	2	3.1%

Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.

Component breakdown

Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.

Engine

Power Train

Engine And Engine Cooling

Fuel/Propulsion System

Power Train:Automatic Transmission

Steering

Vehicle Speed Control

Electrical System

Engine: 37; Power Train: 6; Engine And Engine Cooling: 5; Fuel/Propulsion System: 4; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 3; Steering: 3; Vehicle Speed Control: 3; Electrical System: 2

Reported problems by failure mileage

Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.

Under 25,000

25,000 to 49,999

50,000 to 74,999

75,000 to 99,999

100,000 to 149,999

150,000 and above

Under 25,000: 12; 25,000 to 49,999: 5; 50,000 to 74,999: 6; 75,000 to 99,999: 8; 100,000 to 149,999: 18; 150,000 and above: 2

100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (18). 13 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.

Complaints over time

Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.

2010

2011

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2010: 9; 2011: 3; 2013: 5; 2014: 8; 2015: 2; 2016: 5; 2017: 6; 2018: 8; 2019: 6; 2020: 5; 2021: 2; 2022: 2; 2023: 3

Pattern summary

Engine leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 8 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 6 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 5 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.

Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.

Complaint evidence

Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.

Owner report 10299869 · 2010-01-15 (January 15, 2010)

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 THOUGHT AUDI MIGHT BE WORKING ON A "FIX" FOR IT. I THINK YOU SHOULD COMPEL AUDI TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSIONS BECAUSE THE LUNGING IS A POTENTIALLY LIFE THREATENING DEFECT. THE MANUAL SHIFTING MODE OF THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION IS USED MAINLY ON UNSAF…

Owner-reported narrative. 3,100 miles reported. Look up ODI 10299869 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10334698 · 2010-06-05 (June 5, 2010)

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." WHILE THIS HAS NOT CAUSED AN ACCIDENT, THIS SORT OF BEHAVIOR HAS THE POTENTIAL TO CAUSE COLLISIONS WITH THE CAR BEHIND (OR IN FRONT) WHEN ON AN INCLINE, GRADE, HILL, PARKING GARAGE, PARKING LOT, ETC. THIS BEHAVIOR HAS CAUSE FRIGHTENING SITUATIONS …

Owner-reported narrative. 1,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10334698 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10371399 · 2010-12-14 (December 14, 2010)

FUEL INJECTOR FAILS, CAR SPUTTERS, STALLS. SMOKE VISIBLE. ONCE FUEL WAS SEEN EXITING EXHAUST. HAS OCCURRED TWICE.

Owner-reported narrative. 10,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10371399 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10407141 · 2011-06-16 (June 16, 2011)

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 AUDI A4. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 50 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTICS BUT THE DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED WITH THE POTENTIAL SAFETY HAZARD INVOLVED WITH THE VEHICLE STALLING AND POSSIBLY CAUSING A CRASH. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5,800.

Owner-reported narrative. 5,800 miles reported. Look up ODI 10407141 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10496017 · 2013-01-31 (January 31, 2013)

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 CONSUMPTION PROBLEMS. EITHER FAULTY INJECTOR OR PISTON RING DEFECT IS SUSPECTED TO CAUSE DAMAGE. LOOKING INTO REMEDIES THROUGH ARBITRATION OR OTHER MEANS AS AUDI IS AWARE ABOUT (I.E. UNDERSIZED RINGS / PISTONS). I WILL RETAIN ALL SUSPECT PARTS AS …

Owner-reported narrative. 43,014 miles reported. Look up ODI 10496017 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10588566 · 2014-05-15 (May 15, 2014)

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 BUT THIS TIME THE WEATHER WAS NOT COLD AND I DROVE AN HOUR EARLIER. IN JANUARY OF THIS YEAR, I DROVE 40 MILES AND WHEN PULLING INTO MY DRIVEWAY THE CAR TURNED OFF ON ITS OWN. I COULD NOT POSSIBLY TURNED IT OFF DUE TO BOTH OF MY HANDS WERE ON THE STEE…

Owner-reported narrative. 52,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10588566 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10898996 · 2016-08-26 (August 26, 2016)

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 WHEEL ALLOWING THE VEHICLE TO CONTINUE IN A STRAIGHT LINE TOWARDS ONCOMING TRAFFIC OR OTHER STATIONARY OBJECTS. THIS OCCURRED AT VARIOUS SPEEDS AND SOMETIMES UNDER BRAKING. THESE ISSUES WOULD BE INTERMITTENT AND NOT ABLE TO BE PREDICTED TO PREPARE AND …

Owner-reported narrative. 71,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10898996 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11165752 · 2019-01-04 (January 4, 2019)

PASSENGER HEADLIGHT STAYS ON FOR 30 SECONDS WHILE DRIVING. I TURN THE KNOB OFF THEN BACK ON. IT STAYS ON FOR 30 SECONDS AGAIN AND GOES BACK OUT. I JUST HAD THE HEADLIGHTS REPLACED BECAUSE I THOUGHT THEY WERE GOING BAD. I PASSED ANOTHER CAR WITH THE SAME PASSENGER HEADLIGHT OUT THEN I NOTICED THE LIGHT IS NOT BLOWN ITS AN INTERNAL PROBLEM. IVE CHECKED THE WIRING CONNECTOR TO HEADLIGHT AND ITS FINE. I DID MORE RESEARCH ONLINE AND FOUND OUT ALOT OF PEOPLE EXPERIENCING THE SAME ISSUE. PLEASE LOOK INTO THIS ISSUE. I WORK AT NIGHT AND I NEED MY HEADL…

Owner-reported narrative. 150,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11165752 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11431904 · 2021-09-07 (September 7, 2021)

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 uneven drive Alot of people have that issues with the electrical steering and for some reason audi never recalled it even tho it’s happening rn to alot of people including me

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11431904 at NHTSA ↗