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#BS-2010-AUDS4-7F6B

2010 Audi S4

Based on reports from 73 owners and 0 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
73
Crashes
2
Fires
0
Recalls
0
TSBs
673
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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 73 complaints, 2 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 recalls. This is the worst model year for this vehicle.

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Top reported problems

1

tpms gearbox malfunction error

2 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
2

p179e p179f codes in computer busted g676 sensor

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
3

transmission is stuck in park

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the DrivetrainHIGH

42 owners reported drivetrain issues — failures commonly reported around 63K miles.

!Inspect the EngineMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

11
0–30K
18
30–60K
21
60–90K
11
90–120K
4
120–150K
150K+

Peak failure range: 60–90K miles (21 reports) • Median: 63K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Drivetrain (42 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Drivetrain42 (58%)
Engine9 (12%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System6 (8%)
Electrical6 (8%)
Lights2 (3%)
Other2 (3%)
Brakes2 (3%)
Speed Control2 (3%)

2010 Audi S4: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 58% of all reports filed for the 2010 Audi S4, with 42 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 63,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 63K-mile mark.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 12% of all reports filed for the 2010 Audi S4, with 9 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System Issues

Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2010 Audi S4, with 6 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine and engine cooling:cooling system-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2010 Audi S4, with 6 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2010 Audi S4. Recent trend: increasing.

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This is the worst model year for the Audi S4 according to owner complaint data. The biggest problem area is transmission.

2010 Audi S4 vs. Class Average (Compact Cars)

This vehicle

73

Class avg

206

Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical compact cars vehicles. A good sign.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 73 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 0 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2010 Audi S4: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2010 Audi S4?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2010 Audi S4 is related to the drivetrain, with 42 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2010 Audi S4 reliable?
The 2010 Audi S4 has 73 complaints, 2 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.
How much does it cost to fix 2010 Audi S4 problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2010 Audi S4 have any recalls?
No recalls have been issued for the 2010 Audi S4 according to NHTSA records.
What mileage do Audi S4 problems start?
Based on 65 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 63,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 60–90K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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