2010 Audi A4
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
Have the VIN?
These records cover every 2010 Audi A4. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Owner complaints
64 complaints
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Engine
This audi doesn’t have a dip stick that comes with the car. It burns 1-2 quarts of oil a month and doesn’t indicate when your car is low on oil. It’s a guessing game when the engine says put a quart of oil in and I needed 2 and a half quarts to be full. It’s such a saftey hazard I’m surprised audi…
This audi doesn’t have a dip stick that comes with the car. It burns 1-2 quarts of oil a month and doesn’t indicate when your car is low on oil. It’s a guessing game when the engine says put a quart of oil in and I needed 2 and a half quarts to be full. It’s such a saftey hazard I’m surprised audi hasn’t recalled this engine. I spent over $1000 to have everything resealed and fixed because it just ceased one day due to not having enough oil
- Engine
No oil dip stick. The engine sucks a qt of oil every 2 weeks without leaks and due to the lack oem dip stick not in if you overfill your oil you’ll get bad spark plugs.
- Electrical system · Forward collision avoidance › Automatic emergency braking · Service brakes
My parking brake keeps setting itself and then locking in place and it will not unlock now my gear shift will not shift I have no idea what's going on and it keeps happening and then it'll stop and it'll happen again it's going to cause an accident and it burns up oil like crazy I'm going through so much oil it's not even funny
- Engine
Drains so much oil for only A car that takes 4.9L of oil. It’s unreal which causes so many other issues
- Engine
Engine Excessive oil consumption burning oil then suddenly found out there is no oil in the engine that causes for blow the engine while driving if you don't add oil it's common problem for this car ; asking for solve the issue
- Engine
The contact owns a 2010 Audi A4. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer who determined that the timing chain tensioner needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The vehicle was taken to an…
The contact owns a 2010 Audi A4. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer who determined that the timing chain tensioner needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who informed the contact that there was low compression in the engine. The manufacturer was notified however, no further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
- Steering
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…
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
- Engine
I bought this vehicle with a good price. The car itself runs pretty good but have found out that it burns oil and it IS factory problem. I have done some research and it audi has this kind of problem. High oil consumption it consumes 1 qt every 200 miles.
- Engine
I don't why audi hasn't recall the 2010 audi A4 my car will not hold oil had three rear main seals put in. Each time they replaced seal it was $1200. Just had oil change and a week later needed to put four quarts of oil in car. Audi knows about this problem but won't recall this car. I had a friend take his car to audi and they replaced the engine for free.
- Suspension
The coil springs broke on this vehicle on 2 separate occasions. the left front coil spring broke while it was being driven by my husband on 7/24/19. the left rear coil spring broke while I was turning out of my driveway on 4/21/20. the vehicle has over 81,000 miles, but IS in very good…
The coil springs broke on this vehicle on 2 separate occasions. the left front coil spring broke while it was being driven by my husband on 7/24/19. the left rear coil spring broke while I was turning out of my driveway on 4/21/20. the vehicle has over 81,000 miles, but IS in very good condition. I am careful to avoid pot holes while driving, so I don't believe the cause IS due to my driving habits. the photo I have provided shows the break IS not due to rust. this has never happened with any vehicle that I have driven in the 50+ years I have been driving . My understanding IS that a broken coil spring IS very dangerous and can cause an accident particularly if it punctures a tire while driving. my suspicion IS that the coil springs are defective given that the breaks occurred with 2 different coil springs. since this has happened twice, I chose to replace all the coil springs in the car because I fear for my safety. I understand that volkswagon, of which audi IS a part of, recalled over 56,000 vehicles last year due to defective coil springs. However, I cannot find any information regarding a recall for audi coil springs.
- Engine
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…
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 when I accelerated to a certain number, the shaking stopped but was still knocking. And after time it just got worse and was unsafe to drive.
- Engine
My car uses a lot of oil and blows clouds of oil going up hills. Audi wants to put a new engine in for $7K because my car IS out of warranty and refuses to do it for free. I don't understand how audi could do this and get away with it. Never buying an audi again.
- Engine
Audi knows about this oil consumption issue my car IS one of the thousands of affected one it's require more oil just after 300 miles and audi won't fix it asking for 6K to 7K to fix the engine I barely have 110K miles on the car. Audi need to recall their and fix it for free
- Engine
I was driving to work and as I slow down to park I heard and felt a pop in the engine. luckily I was able to use the momentum of the car to park. the engine would not turn back on. after work I went back and the car would not turn on. the engine would just clank really loud. I had it towed…
I was driving to work and as I slow down to park I heard and felt a pop in the engine. luckily I was able to use the momentum of the car to park. the engine would not turn back on. after work I went back and the car would not turn on. the engine would just clank really loud. I had it towed home and the next day I called the mechanic. I then towed the car about a week later to the mechanic for him to check it out. after a few days he said that the engine chain tensioners broke and caused catastrophic damage to the engine. the repairs would cost $4800 and or we can put a new engine for $6300.
- Engine
Car waistes too much oil, I have to continually change and add new oil approximately every 15 days or less. I bought the car approximately 3 months ago from a friend and up until 2 months ago the car showed no issues. Up until ends of july when my wife was driving the car back home from work and…
Car waistes too much oil, I have to continually change and add new oil approximately every 15 days or less. I bought the car approximately 3 months ago from a friend and up until 2 months ago the car showed no issues. Up until ends of july when my wife was driving the car back home from work and the car almost overheated... I had changed the oil 6 days before. I took the car to two different mechanics and both had the same diagnostic, both stated it was a factory issue.
- Engine · Power train
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/
- Air bags
"Takata recall" the passenger side airbag keeps beeping and thinking we have a passenger in the car while driving. I have to buckle the empty seat belt to make the airbag warning beeps and light stop.
- Electrical system · Exterior lighting
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…
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 headlight. It does the same while parked
- Engine
I bought the car 2 days ago and on the way back from the dealership I'D already had to add a quart of oil, 2 days later after refilling and I'm basically back to zero on oil. I don't drive much so this IS ridiculous. The oil consumption IS much higher than it should be, I've driven maybe 400 miles and I've had to add oil twice. I've never had to do this with any other car before, this IS mad.
- Power train
Car randomly shut off after making a quick turn causing it to lose power and stopped in the middle of a busy intersection. Luckily I was able to make it to the side of the road before the car completely turned off. Waited for a few moments to try and start to car, after the 3 time trying, the car starte.
- Engine
Fully stock engine and drive train car experienced a timing chain tensioner failure. Being an interference engine, this cause catastrophic damage and the car requires a new engine. I was fortunate this happened while stationary at a gas station. I had driven about 100 miles and stopped for gas.…
Fully stock engine and drive train car experienced a timing chain tensioner failure. Being an interference engine, this cause catastrophic damage and the car requires a new engine. I was fortunate this happened while stationary at a gas station. I had driven about 100 miles and stopped for gas. Attempting to start the car yielded cranking but no turning over. The car was towed to a mechanic who confirmed the failure via engine compression. The failure could have happened while on my highway drive at highway speeds putting myself and the drivers around me in danger. This IS a known issue and a class action settlement IS taking place. the manufacturer should be forced to recall all affected vehicles for tensioner replacement.
- Power train
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.
- Engine
High oil consumption for years, from faulty pistons and piston rings leading to catastrophic engine failure. Repeated conversations with my mechanic and review of audi blogs shows that audi USA knows about this problem and has done nothing to repair it. we were told the high oil consumption was within parameters, but now the car IS no fixable for a reasonable rate.
- Engine
Timing chain tensioner failure. Causing significant engine damage.
- Engine
Timing chain tensioner failed causing catastrophic engine failure and stall on city road intersection full of traffic.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 11011303This bulletin provides information when the anti-theft alarm activates for no reason, or when the anti-theft alarm does not activate.
- 11011285This TSB Provides information when parking assistance provides false warnings.
- 11011282This bulletin provides information when speaker rattles, vibrations, or audio interference is noted.
- 11011240This bulletin provides information about professional noise analysis with the VAS 611 015 PICO-NVH tool
- 11009983Vehicle Concerns Before Recall Repair Available
- 11009941This bulletin provides diagnostic information regarding the locking system.
- 11009928This bulletin provides informatin when the engine does not run smoothly at idling speeds.
- 11009375This bulletin provides information pertaining to the GFF test plan required for A/C compressore replacements, regardless of the concern.
- 11009356This bulletin provides informaion regarding zirconium inserts in the bake piston for vehicle equipped with ceramic brakes.
- 11009351This bulletin provides information regarding the general approach to brakes rubbing.
- 11009347This bulletin provides information when there are vibrations and rotational steering wheel vibrations.
- 11009327This bulletin provides information when ther is an Engine: start/stop system fault shown and start/stop system not is working; mileage below 50 km/32 miles.
- 11009313This bulletin provides guidance in order to provid informaiton regarding preparatoin when calling the Audi Technical Assistnce Center (TAC).
- 11007345This bulletin proves information when the bluetooth does not work, adaption channel deactivated.
- 11007315This bulletin provides information vibrations and rotational steering wheel vibrations.
- 11007305This bulletin offers information about the basic information needed for technical requests for gaerbox complaints.
- 11007297This bulletin provides service information ror when the fuel tank cannot be fully filled.
- 11007264This bulletin proves information when the bluetooth does not work, adaption channel deactivated.
- 11007234This bulletin provides information vibrations and rotational steering wheel vibrations.
- 11007224This bulletin offers information about the basic information needed for technical requests for gaerbox complaints.
- 11007216This bulletin provides service information ror when the fuel tank cannot be fully filled.
- 11005935This bulletin provides informaiton when there are speaker rattles, vibrations or audio interference in the sound system.
- 11005911This bulletin provides informatin for the GFF test plan that is requied for AC compressor replacements.
- 11005884This bulletin provides service information pertaining to noises from wheel input shaft/drive shaft.
- 11005865This bulletin provides information when there are noises/vibration from the front of the vehicle while in dynamic mode.
- 11005861This bulletin provides information when there is a fault shown; Engine: start/stop system, and the start system is not working; mileage below 50 km/32 miles.
- 11005848This bulletin provides Audi technicians with information to prepare for contact to the Technical Assistance Center (TAC).
- 11003026This bulletin provides informationw hen there are optical concerns with the tail lights.
- 11003024This bulletin provides informaiton when there are speaker rattles, vibrations, or audio interference.A1
- 11002981This bulletin provides information when there are speaker rattles, vibration or audio interference.
- 11002957This bulletin provides informationw hen there are optical concerns with the tail lights.
- 11002955This bulletin provides informaiton when there are speaker rattles, vibrations, or audio interference.A1
- 11002912This bulletin provides information when there are speaker rattles, vibration or audio interference.
- 11002235This bulletin provides information when the door handle touch sensors for Audi advanced key are inoperative.
- 11002234This bulletin provides information when the exterior trunk handle is inoperative.
- 11002216This bulletin provides information for when there is a fluid sample request from Product Support.
- 11002208This bulletin provides information on the ordering procedures for VIN Plates, and Safety Certification labels.
- 11002135This bulletin provides information when the door handle touch sensors for Audi advanced key are inoperative.
- 11002134This bulletin provides information when the exterior trunk handle is inoperative.
- 11002116This bulletin provides information for when there is a fluid sample request from Product Support.
Every Audi A4 model year
Bars are owner complaints, dots mark years with recalls. Select a year to open its report.