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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2010 Audi S4 recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2010 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
0
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
60

Safety recalls0

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

No recall campaigns found for the 2010 Audi S4

NHTSA's model names don't always match the VIN decode, so read this as “none found”, not “none exist”.

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To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Audi recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component60

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
60Complaints filed
2Involving a crash
0Involving a fire
0Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Power train4270000
Engine and engine cooling1118000
Electrical system610000
Engine47000
Vehicle speed control23000
Exterior lighting23000
Unknown or other23000
Service brakes23200
Fuel/propulsion system12000
Steering12000

An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names S4, S4 Avant.

Latest reports

  • Power train

    “Unknown”

    Filed 09/22/2025 · ODI 11688973
  • Power train

    “Once car is put into reverse it launches back ? Also in first one put in cost it wants to move practically forward .”

    Filed 04/04/2020 · ODI 11320167
  • Power train

    “Car slammed into different gear, wasn't able to shift into 2nd and threw gearbox malfunction and tpms errors.”

    Filed 04/03/2020 · ODI 11320125

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2010 Audi S4 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2010 Audi S4 have?

NHTSA has no safety recall campaigns on file for the 2010 Audi S4. Check a specific car by VIN anyway: a recall can be added at any time.

What is the most common complaint about the 2010 Audi S4?

Power train is the most-reported component, named in 42 complaints out of 60 filed with NHTSA (70%). Across all complaints, owners reported 2 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2010 Audi S4?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Audi recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Audi dealer.

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