Does the 2010 Audi S4 have any recalls?

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2010 Audi S4 as of October 27, 2026.

What are the most common problems with the 2010 Audi S4?

Owners have filed 60 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is power train (42 complaints), followed by engine and engine cooling (11).

How many 2010 Audi S4 complaints mention a crash or fire?

2 of 60 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2010 Audi S4 recalls and problems

No recalls and 60 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2010 Audi S4.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2010 Audi S4 recalls

NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Power train42
Engine and engine cooling11
Electrical system6
Engine4
Exterior lighting2
Service brakes2
Unknown or other2
Vehicle speed control2
Fuel/propulsion system1
Steering1

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Sep 22, 2025 · Power train
Unknown

Apr 4, 2020 · Power train
ONCE CAR IS PUT INTO REVERSE IT LAUNCHES BACK ? ALSO IN FIRST ONE PUT IN COST IT WANTS TO MOVE PRACTICALLY FORWARD .

Apr 3, 2020 · Power train · 102,998 miles
CAR SLAMMED INTO DIFFERENT GEAR, WASN'T ABLE TO SHIFT INTO 2ND AND THREW GEARBOX MALFUNCTION AND TPMS ERRORS. THANKFULLY I WAS NEAR HOME AND ABLE TO MAKE IT THERE WITHOUT AN ACCIDENT OR BEING STRANDED, BUT MY CAR IS NOW IMMOBILE. I SPOKE WITH AUDI AND THEY SAID IT WILL LIKELY BE A $4K REPAIR (MECHATRONICS UNIT). AFTER…

Oct 23, 2019 · Electrical system · 99,000 miles
MY CAR FLASHED GEARBOX MALFUNCTION WHILE DRIVING DOWN INTERSTATE I-264 IN LOUISVILLE KY. CAR SEAMED FINE FOR ABOUT 2 MILES AND THEN SUDDENLY WENT LIMP AND I HAD NO GEARS. HAD TO HIT FLASHERS AND COAST INTO MEDIAN. WAS ALMOST HIT BY SEMI TRUCK. REPAIR SHOP COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG. HAPPENED AGAIN 1 DAY AFTER…

Aug 28, 2019 · Power train · 79,000 miles
MECHATRONIC ISSUES.

S4 model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2007	2	13	1	1
2008	2	4	0	0
2009	2	0	0	0
2010	0	60	2	0
2011	1	26	0	0
2012	1	22	0	2
2013	1	33	0	0

Across all years, the 2000 S4 has the most complaints (143). All Audi S4 years →

Questions

Does the 2010 Audi S4 have any recalls?: NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2010 Audi S4 as of October 27, 2026.
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Audi S4?: Owners have filed 60 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is power train (42 complaints), followed by engine and engine cooling (11).
How many 2010 Audi S4 complaints mention a crash or fire?: 2 of 60 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received September 22, 2025.