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2010 Audi A5 Problems and Recalls

Owners filed 34 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Audi A5, most often about the air bags (41% of complaints). It is 4th of 18 A5 model years by number of complaints.

Complaints34
Recalls0
Crashes reported0
Fires reported0
Injuries reported0

Most common 2010 Audi A5 problems

  1. Air bags

    14 complaints · 41%

    The contact owns a 2010 Audi A5. The contact stated that the oil warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that there was a malfunction with the air bags and the pistons, which needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2016, at 67,000 miles
    Recall 16v078. Audi letter indicates body injury or death. My contact with Audi custemer service indicates its entirely my decision to drive car. They will not provide vehicle until recall problem is fixed. They have no time frame when it will be fixed, no parts will be available for over 2 months.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2016, at 42,008 miles

  2. Engine

    11 complaints · 32%

    Half of these problems showed up before 76,500 miles. Parts named most often: cooling system, exhaust system.

    The contact owns a 2010 Audi A5. While driving 50 MPH, the check engine, epc, and engine oil warning indicators illuminated. The failure recurred twice. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the timing chain failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2016, at 76,336 miles
    While driving my car (2010 Audi A5), the vehicle began to sputter and was not able to drive the vehicle on a state highway. The vehicle would not accelerate and had to pull to the shoulder. It was later towed to Audi of new orleans where I later found out that my car needed a new turbo, timing chain, and timing chain…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2018, at 80,300 miles

  3. Body and structure

    3 complaints · 9%

    Parts named most often: body.

    The contact owns a 2010 Audi A5. While the vehicle was parked in heavy rain conditions, the inside of the vehicle became flooded. The dealer inspected the vehicle and discovered that the drainage valve failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure.…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2015, at 80,000 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 A5 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 A5

What are the most common problems with the 2010 Audi A5?
By NHTSA owner complaints: air bags (14 complaints); engine (11 complaints, typically around 76,500 miles); body and structure (3 complaints).
How many recalls does the 2010 Audi A5 have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2010 Audi A5. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
Is the 2010 a bad year for the Audi A5?
It is 4th of 18 A5 model years by number of complaints, with 34 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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