2010 Audi A4Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 64 owner complaints about the 2010 Audi A4, most often about the engine. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 16, 2023. Updated daily. Photo: AngMoKio, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Where the 2010 Audi A4 has problems
64 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 37 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 9 | 0 |
| Power train | 9 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 4 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | 0 |
| Steering | 3 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 2 | 0 |
| 5 other systems | 5 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2010 Audi A4 recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
When do engine problems start?
101kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 30 engine complaints. 43% were reported before 100,000 miles.
2010 vs. every other A4 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the A4 median. How we score
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
2010 Audi A4 safety ratings
2010 Audi A4 4-DR. w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Rollover: 5 stars (9.9% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: No
What A4 owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
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.
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
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