There are no safety recalls for the 2010 Audi S4, but owners have filed 60 complaints with NHTSA.
2010 Audi S4 problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Power Train | 42 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 11 | |
| Electrical System | 6 | |
| Engine | 4 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | |
| Service Brakes | 2 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | |
| Steering | 1 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Cooling System — 6
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 59,900 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2010 Audi S4 complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Power Train · at 102,998 miles · reported Apr 3, 2020
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 researching this more, it seems to be a common problem with these cars. It can happen at any time and can be extremely dangerous. There's also a pending class action lawsuit to get audi to do the right thing and recall these cars and fix them.
Electrical System · at 99,000 miles · reported Oct 23, 2019
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 getting it back from shop. Taking it to audi now. I have read that this is a common problem.
Power Train · at 72,000 miles · reported Jul 16, 2019
The whole car jerked when going to 2nd gear and then thetpms, no reverse, and gear malfunction lights comes on. 2nd, 4th, 6th, and reverse gear are gone. Restarting the car cleared the warning and drove fine for 10 miles before it happens again. Try restarting again to clear the warning but light will come back on when going to 2nd or reverse.
Power Train · at 56,000 miles · reported Jul 4, 2019
Gearbox failure seems to be common issue on the 2010 model. Seems a replacement mechatronics unit or full transmission will need to be done to resolve the issue.
Electrical System · at 67,455 miles · reported May 30, 2019
It happened again today driving down the highway going up to speed, at about 50 MPH I got a "gearbox malfunction" error message in the cluster and it would not let me accelerate anymore, it was like the car was in neutral and pressing the accelerator pedal would just rev up the engine. The mechatronics unit on these vehicles are faulty, I know 2 other s4 owners with the years of 2011 and 2012 who also had their mechatronics fail on their s4. Along with the gearbox malfunction error also comes "parking brake error" who knows what in the world can happen when that message comes up. Is it going…
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2010 Audi S4 have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2010 Audi S4 as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2010 Audi S4?
Owners report power train problems most often (42 reports), followed by engine and engine cooling (11). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 59,900 miles.
Are Audi recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Audi dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.