There are no safety recalls for the 2010 Audi S5, but owners have filed 20 complaints with NHTSA.
2010 Audi S5 problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Power Train | 10 | |
| Air Bags | 7 | |
| Engine | 3 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | |
| Service Brakes | 1 | |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | 1 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Cooling System — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 58,273 miles (median of owner reports).
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Recent 2010 Audi S5 complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Fuel System, Gasoline · at 112,000 miles · reported Jul 21, 2025
The contact owns a 2010 Audi S5. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal sound coming from the engine compartment, prompting the contact to pull over to the shoulder of the roadway. Upon a visual inspection of the engine compartment, the aftermarket TRQ High-Pressure Fuel Pump (FPA-63379) exploded, covering the contact in hot gasoline. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 112,000.
Air Bags · reported Nov 16, 2017
Takata recall. I've received cards in the mail stating that I'm overdue on getting the airbag recall completed. My car has been to day audi in monroeville, pa 3 times in the last 1.5 years and they inform me that they have no airbags in stock.
Engine · at 84,088 miles · reported Sep 27, 2017
Engine overheated august 21, 2017. It left me stranded on the side of a busy highway. I took it to day audi monroeville, pa. The dealer advised that an audi thermostat recall was just issued. I paid for the repair $999.71 and was promised by audi customer care that I would be reimbursed. As of september 27, 2017, I was advised that my VIN number does not fall under the thermostat recall and that the recall has to be issued by the NHTSA. Therefore I received an empty promise from audi that I would be reimbursed.
Power Train · at 58,000 miles · reported Jun 6, 2017
A "gearbox malfunction" intermittently occurs, leaving the car in a "non-moving" state. When this issue occurs, an attempt to start the vehicle from a dead stop will move the vehicle only enough to get you into traffic and potentially get broadsided or rear-ended. The car simply "stops moving" right when you need it to move in order to merge into traffic. It will not move but remains running and in gear. I've spent over $3000 dollars to fix the issue (Replaced mechatronic unit and battery) but the error still occurs. The car is effectively useless and countless others have the same issue as…
Power Train · reported May 30, 2017
While driving in traffic the car will lose power without warning. Which makes it very dangerous to pull over almost hitting upcoming traffic with no acceleration. Audi says it's a mechatronic unit.
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2010 Audi S5 have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2010 Audi S5 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 S5?
Owners report power train problems most often (10 reports), followed by air bags (7). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 58,273 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.