Verdict
2010 Audi S4: Complaints, Recalls & Known Issues
What the public record actually says about the 2010 Audi S4 — every figure below is a NHTSA or EPA number, not an opinion.
The read
Middle-of-the-pack complaint volume for sedan.
Owners filed 60 NHTSA complaints — fewer complaints than 60% of 2010 sedans. Power Train leads the reports (70%). No safety recalls on record.
Based on NHTSA complaint volume against 2010 sedans, not adjusted for how many were sold. It describes the model year, not the individual car you are looking at.
Complaints filed
60
Reports to NHTSA, 2010
Safety recalls
0
NHTSA campaigns on record
NHTSA crash test
Not rated
Overall NCAP rating
Combined MPG
21
EPA estimate
Complaint volume vs. segment peers
Fewer complaints than 60% of 2010 sedans
The bar is this car's percentile among 2010 sedans by complaint volume — a full bar means the fewest complaints in its class. Not adjusted for sales.
Known issues
Power Train issues lead owner complaints (70% of 60 reports), followed by engine and engine cooling (17%).
Share of all 60 NHTSA complaints for this model year, grouped by the component owners named. Bars are scaled to the largest category. Examples: ODI 11688973, ODI 11320167, ODI 11320125, ODI 11270568, ODI 11251998.
Recalls
0 recalls — none issued for this model year as of Jul 2026. Recall records can change as NHTSA publishes new campaigns.
A campaign can apply to this model year without being incomplete on a specific vehicle. Check the VIN with NHTSA or a dealer to confirm whether a particular car needs repair.
Investigations
0 NHTSA investigations on record
No investigations are on record as of Jul 2026. An empty record is not a clean bill of health.
Crash-test ratings
2010 Audi S4 4-DR. w/SAB NHTSA source
- Overall
- Not rated
- Frontal
- Not rated
- Side
- Not rated
- Rollover
Fuel economy by trim
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S4 | 3.0L 6-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 18 | 27 | 21 |
| S4 | 3.0L 6-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S7) | 18 | 28 | 21 |
EPA laboratory estimates by trim and engine. Actual mileage varies with driving, weather, load, and maintenance. EPA source.
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"Fewest reports" and "most complained" describe raw NHTSA complaint totals, not vehicle reliability. The last few model years are left unlabelled because they have had less road time.
2010 Audi S4: frequently asked
What does the complaint record show for the 2010 Audi S4?
Owners filed 60 NHTSA complaints about the 2010 Audi S4 — fewer complaints than 60% of comparable 2010 sedans, so it sits toward the stronger end of its class. That's a signal, not a guarantee about any single car.
What are the most common problems on the 2010 Audi S4?
The most-reported problem areas are Power Train (70% of complaints) and engine and engine cooling (17%).
How many recalls does the 2010 Audi S4 have?
No safety recalls are on record for the 2010 Audi S4 as of Jul 2026.
What gas mileage does the 2010 Audi S4 get?
The EPA rates the 2010 Audi S4 at 21 mpg combined.