2010 Audi S5 Problems

High Complaint Volume

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2010 Audi S5.

20082011
Complaints
26
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0

Worst 2010 Audi S5 Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#110 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Avg mileage:45,059 mi
#27 complaints

Airbags

#33 complaints

Engine Problems

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2010 Audi S5.

Transmission / Drivetrain
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
45,059
Airbags
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electronic Stability Control
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—

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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2010 Audi S5. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.

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2010 Audi S5 — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2010 Audi S5 reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 2010 Audi S5 has 26 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Transmission / Drivetrain with 10 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2010 Audi S5?
Top reported problems: Transmission / Drivetrain (10 complaints, avg 45,059 mi); Airbags (7 complaints); Engine Problems (3 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2010 Audi S5?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 45,059 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
Does the 2010 Audi S5 have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2010 Audi S5 as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2010 Audi S5?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (transmission / drivetrain) and verify open recalls have been addressed.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Audi S5 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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