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NHTSA has 64 owner complaints on file for the 2010 Audi A4[1]. None of them mention a crash, a fire, or an injury[1].

64owner complaints[1]
23–26MPG combined (EPA)[2]

Most reported problems

Here are the complaint groups in the stories we read, biggest first.

Recalls

NHTSA's records show 0 recalls for the 2010 A4[8].

Fuel economy

EPA ratings depend on the engine and drive. Annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not prices when the car was new.

Version City / highway / combined MPG Annual fuel cost
A4, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Premium, Front-Wheel Drive[2] 23 / 30 / 26 $3,150
A4 quattro, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Manual 6-spd, Premium, All-Wheel Drive[9] 22 / 30 / 25 $3,300
A4 quattro, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (S6), Premium, All-Wheel Drive[10] 21 / 27 / 23 $3,550
A4 Avant quattro, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (S6), Premium, All-Wheel Drive[11] 21 / 27 / 23 $3,550

Safety ratings

Version Overall Frontal Side Rollover Rollover risk
4 DR FWD/AWD[12] n/a n/a n/a 5 9.9%
4 DR AWD[13] n/a n/a n/a 5 9.9%

Engine and size

Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles.

Engine Horsepower
2010 Audi A4 with electric motor[14] 211 hp
2010 Audi A4 with 2.0L 4-cylinder[15] 211 hp

These are Canadian-market specifications from Transport Canada, so US models can differ slightly.

Version Length Width Height Wheelbase Curb weight
A4 4DR SEDAN 2.0T FWD[16] 185 in 72 in 56 in 111 in 3,263 lb
A4 4DR SEDAN 2.0T QUATTRO[17] 185 in 72 in 56 in 111 in 3,373 lb
A4 AVANT 2.0 TFSI 4DR AWD WAGON[18] 185 in 72 in 56 in 111 in 3,571 lb

How 2010 compares with other years

1996: 89 complaints, 4 recalls19961997: 98 complaints, 6 recalls1998: 258 complaints, 4 recalls1999: 190 complaints, 4 recalls19992000: 96 complaints, 2 recalls2001: 131 complaints, 1 recalls2002: 181 complaints, 1 recalls20022003: 210 complaints, 3 recalls2004: 189 complaints, 2 recalls2005: 219 complaints, 3 recalls20052006: 298 complaints, 4 recalls2007: 219 complaints, 5 recalls2008: 191 complaints, 6 recalls20082009: 144 complaints, 6 recalls2010: 64 complaints, 0 recalls6420102011: 43 complaints, 0 recalls20112012: 45 complaints, 0 recalls2013: 111 complaints, 4 recalls2014: 78 complaints, 4 recalls20142015: 44 complaints, 4 recalls2016: 26 complaints, 3 recalls2017: 87 complaints, 6 recalls20172018: 54 complaints, 4 recalls2019: 13 complaints, 1 recalls2020: 158 complaints, 3 recalls20202021: 13 complaints, 4 recalls2022: 7 complaints, 3 recalls2023: 11 complaints, 1 recalls20232024: 6 complaints, 0 recalls2025: 1 complaints, 0 recalls
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for each A4 model year. The 2010 is highlighted[8].
Show the numbers
Model yearComplaintsRecalls
1996894
1997986
19982584
19991904
2000962
20011311
20021811
20032103
20041892
20052193
20062984
20072195
20081916
20091446
2010640
2011430
2012450
20131114
2014784
2015444
2016263
2017876
2018544
2019131
20201583
2021134
202273
2023111
202460
202510

NHTSA's counts for the A4 show 64 complaints and 0 recalls for 2010[8]. Among the 30 model years listed, 11 have fewer complaints than 2010 and 18 have more[8]. The fewest complaints are for 2025 (1) and the most are for 2006 (298)[8]. These counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a rough guide. The chart above shows every year.

Should you buy a used 2010 A4?

The 2010 Audi A4 has 64 complaints on file with NHTSA[1]. The engine group stands out with 46 complaints[3]. Owners in those stories talk about oil use and cooling problems. The power train group follows with 9 complaints[4]. These are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales, so read them as a guide to what to check on a used car.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2010 Audi A4?
The engine group has the most complaints at 46[3]. Power train follows with 9[4]. See the problems section for what owners describe.
Are there recalls on the 2010 Audi A4?
The by-year data shows 0 recalls in our records for 2010[8]. Anything that is listed appears in the Recalls section of this page.
Did the 2010 Audi A4 have serious safety complaints?
NHTSA lists no crashes, fires, or injuries among the 64 complaints[1].
What is the gas mileage of the 2010 Audi A4?
See the fuel economy section of this page for the EPA figures.
Is the 2010 Audi A4 reliable?
Owners filed 64 complaints, and 46 of them name the engine group[1][3]. Check the problems and by-year sections to weigh that for yourself.

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Facts and sources

  1. NHTSA has 64 owner complaints on file for the 2010 Audi A4 (0 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 0 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
  2. EPA rating for A4, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Premium, Front-Wheel Drive: 23 city / 30 highway / 26 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,150. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  3. 46 complaints name the engine component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 91,645). NHTSA vehicle records
  4. 9 complaints name the power train component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 54,000). NHTSA vehicle records
  5. 4 complaints name the fuel/propulsion system component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  6. 3 complaints name the speed control component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  7. 3 complaints name the steering component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  8. Owner complaints and recalls for every Audi A4 model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
  9. EPA rating for A4 quattro, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Manual 6-spd, Premium, All-Wheel Drive: 22 city / 30 highway / 25 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,300. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  10. EPA rating for A4 quattro, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (S6), Premium, All-Wheel Drive: 21 city / 27 highway / 23 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,550. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  11. EPA rating for A4 Avant quattro, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (S6), Premium, All-Wheel Drive: 21 city / 27 highway / 23 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,550. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  12. NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, 4 DR FWD/AWD: rollover 5 stars; rollover risk 9.9%. NHTSA vehicle records
  13. NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, 4 DR AWD: rollover 5 stars; rollover risk 9.9%. NHTSA vehicle records
  14. EPA Test Car List, 2010 Audi A4 with electric motor: rated 211 hp. www.epa.gov
  15. EPA Test Car List, 2010 Audi A4 with 2.0L 4-cylinder: rated 211 hp. www.epa.gov
  16. Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, A4 4DR SEDAN 2.0T FWD: length 185 in, width 72 in, height 56 in, wheelbase 111 in, curb weight 3,263 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
  17. Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, A4 4DR SEDAN 2.0T QUATTRO: length 185 in, width 72 in, height 56 in, wheelbase 111 in, curb weight 3,373 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
  18. Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, A4 AVANT 2.0 TFSI 4DR AWD WAGON: length 185 in, width 72 in, height 56 in, wheelbase 111 in, curb weight 3,571 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov

Complaints submitted to NHTSA by owners; unverified reports, one complaint can name several components. Complaint counts are not normalized by sales; compare years of the same model, not different models. EPA annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not the price when the car was new. Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles. Dimensions are Canadian-market specifications and can differ slightly from US models.