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2010 Audi A4 Problems and Recalls

Owners filed 64 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Audi A4, most often about the engine (72% of complaints, typically around 91,500 miles). It is 12th of 26 A4 model years by number of complaints.

Complaints64
Recalls0
Crashes reported0
Fires reported0
Injuries reported0

Most common 2010 Audi A4 problems

  1. Engine

    46 complaints · 72%

    Half of these problems showed up before 91,500 miles. Parts named most often: cooling system, engine.

    The timing chain tensioner broke causing the engine to completely stop which made the car unable to move or respond in any way. At the time the vehicle was stationary but completely disabled.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2016, at 91,000 miles
    I was driving my car from work on a city street I heard that it was knocking and had stopped the car to check on it but was not sure since I am figuring this car out. After that day it had been knocking. A few days later it had starting to shake while I was driving and all this happened on a city street. But anyways…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2020, at 92,290 miles

  2. Transmission

    9 complaints · 14%

    Half of these problems showed up before 54,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission.

    Driving in traffic and car lost power. Tried to restart but not successful. Dashboard flashed message "gearbox malfunction: you may continue to drive". The car would not start. After sitting for two hours, the car started and I was able to drive home.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2018, at 54,000 miles
    Car suffered from catastrophic engine failure due to known timing chain issues with these vehicles. There is currently a class action lawsuit regarding this issue. Https://timingchainlitigation.com/
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2019, at 79,000 miles

  3. Fuel system

    6 complaints · 9%

    Half of these problems showed up before 44,500 miles.

    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.…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2013, at 43,014 miles
    Problem one the car was burning through a quart of expensive oil every 300 miles. Took it in,dropped the engine,changed all pistons,removed crankshaft oil seal,faulty high mount brake light,pressure regulating valve all replaced. Car was accelerating with and without hesitation,but dealer duplicated the occurrence and…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2013, at 45,607 miles

  4. Speed control

    3 complaints · 5%

    Driving to work on a country roadway, passed a vehicle and began to pull back into my lane, releasing the gas pedal, but the Audi 2010 A4 continued to accelerate even after braking, speeds in excess of 85-90 MPH. Brakes functioned, pulled over, stopped car. Looked down, nothing interfering with the gas pedal.…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2011, at 23,500 miles
    During an attempt to accelerate the gas pedal was pushed to the floor (Audi A4 '10) and remained stuck to the floor even after the foot was removed. The car has a manual transmission and was shifted into neutral at this time. The tachometer indicated the engine was redlining in neutral while the foot was still off the…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2013, at 28,950 miles

  5. Steering

    3 complaints · 5%

    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…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2014, at 52,000 miles
    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…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2016, at 71,000 miles

Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

2010 Audi A4 recalls

NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.

Questions about the 2010 Audi A4

What are the most common problems with the 2010 Audi A4?
By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (46 complaints, typically around 91,500 miles); transmission (9 complaints, typically around 54,000 miles); fuel system (6 complaints, typically around 44,500 miles).
How many recalls does the 2010 Audi A4 have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2010 Audi A4. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
Is the 2010 a bad year for the Audi A4?
It is 12th of 26 A4 model years by number of complaints, with 64 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.

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