2010 Audi A4: complaints, problems and recalls
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: . 51 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Engine is the most frequently named component, appearing in 37 of 64 complaints (57.8%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| 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.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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.
Examples from the source records
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 10308287 · 2010-02-10 (February 10, 2010)
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
Owner-reported narrative. 10 miles reported. Look up ODI 10308287 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10332421 · 2010-05-26 (May 26, 2010)
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
Owner-reported narrative. 5,200 miles reported. Look up ODI 10332421 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10334666 · 2010-06-04 (June 4, 2010)
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
Owner-reported narrative. 2,100 miles reported. Look up ODI 10334666 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 10352848 · 2010-08-30 (August 30, 2010)
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 ODOR IS BACK, NOT SURE WHAT IS CAUSING IT BUT NOT VERY PLEASED WITH THE BRAND NEW FUNK AROMA. I'M GOING TO HAVE TO TAKE IT BACK IN AGAIN. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10352848 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10360101 · 2010-10-12 (October 12, 2010)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 AUDI A4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH AND MAKING A TURN, THE VEHCLE LOST POWER. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO FUNCTION PROPERLY. THE CONTACT CALLED THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THEY WERE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 3,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 7,500.
Owner-reported narrative. 3,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10360101 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10367246 · 2010-11-23 (November 23, 2010)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 AUDI A4. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE SHE WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS BURNING OIL VERY FAST. SHE WAS ALSO INFORMED THAT THIS WAS A NORMAL OCCURRENCE FOR THIS TYPE OF VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED BUT SHE WAS ADVISED TO CHECK THE OIL EVERY 300 MILES. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 4,800. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Owner-reported narrative. 4,800 miles reported. Look up ODI 10367246 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
0 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
No recall campaigns are recorded in this snapshot.