The vehicle dossier US · 2010

2010 Audi
A4Problems & recalls

64 distinct owner reports in the NHTSA snapshot. Engine appears in 46 of them. Explore what was reported—and which official actions are on file.

Snapshot Sep 28, 2026Live NHTSA complaint API How this dossier is compiled

01 / Owner-reported evidence

What owners reported.

Categories attached to 64 distinct reports. A report can mention more than one component, so category totals can overlap.

Engine46 reports
Transmission & drivetrain9 reports
Other components7 reports
Fuel system6 reports
Steering3 reports
Electrical system2 reports
Visibility1 reports
Air bags1 reports
Suspension1 reports
Brakes1 reports
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ENGINE37
POWER TRAIN6
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING5
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM4
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION3
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL3
STEERING3
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE2
EXTERIOR LIGHTING2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM2
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER1
AIR BAGS1
SUSPENSION1
SERVICE BRAKES1
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING1

These are reports made to NHTSA, not verified diagnoses. More reports can reflect more vehicles, more time on the road, or greater reporting activity.

The reporting timeline

When reports arrived.

Reports by year filed, not by the year a problem occurred. Showing the latest 13 years with reports.

Year filed (last two digits)Latest report: Aug 16, 2023
Mileage, where supplied

86,000 miles is the median among 51 reports with usable mileage. The middle half spans 27,000–112,000 miles.

This describes the submitted reports. It does not predict when a vehicle will fail.

02 / Official safety campaigns

0 recall campaigns on file.

A campaign can cover only certain production dates or configurations. The count does not tell you whether an individual car has an open recall.

No campaigns matched this model-year in the imported recall files. This is not confirmation that a particular VIN has no open recalls.
Check this car’s VIN at NHTSA

03 / The manufacturer’s record

Instructions. Updates. Responses.

912 distinct communications list this model-year. Showing the latest 12. A matching model-year does not establish that every engine, trim or reported symptom is covered.

Aug 21, 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsTSB_2069078_4This bulletin provides information on the zirconium insercts in the brake piston (ceramic brakes only).NHTSA ID 11036909

This bulletin provides information on the zirconium insercts in the brake piston (ceramic brakes only).

Components: SERVICE BRAKES. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11036909 at NHTSA
Aug 11, 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsTSB_2079732_2This bulletin provides information when there is a paint issue on alloy wheels.NHTSA ID 11036934

This bulletin provides information when there is a paint issue on alloy wheels.

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11036934 at NHTSA
Aug 11, 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsTSB_2072304_4This bulletin provides information when there is an ABS/ESC speed sensor implausible signal.NHTSA ID 11036914

This bulletin provides information when there is an ABS/ESC speed sensor implausible signal.

Components: SERVICE BRAKES. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11036914 at NHTSA
Jul 9, 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsTSB_2073282_1This bulletin provides information when there is a film/visible rings on the clear glass cover of the headlight when the dipped beam is switched on.NHTSA ID 11035809

This bulletin provides information when there is a film/visible rings on the clear glass cover of the headlight when the dipped beam is switched on.

Components: STRUCTURE:BODY. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11035809 at NHTSA
Jul 9, 2026 OtherSM 01-2026This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.NHTSA ID 11035797

This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.

Components: ENGINE. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11035797 at NHTSA
Apr 22, 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsTSB_2070568_6This bulletin provides information about professional noise analysis with the VAS 611 015 PICO-NVH toolNHTSA ID 11032137

This bulletin provides information about professional noise analysis with the VAS 611 015 PICO-NVH tool

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11032137 at NHTSA
Mar 17, 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsTSB_2024323_13This bulletin provides information when the parking assistance gives false warnings.NHTSA ID 11030985

This bulletin provides information when the parking assistance gives false warnings.

Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11030985 at NHTSA
Mar 2, 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsTSB_2024323_12This bulletin provides information when the parking assistance gives false warnings.NHTSA ID 11030984

This bulletin provides information when the parking assistance gives false warnings.

Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11030984 at NHTSA
Jan 22, 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsTSB_2080329_1This bulletin provides informaiotn when there are noises from the headliner.NHTSA ID 11028446

This bulletin provides informaiotn when there are noises from the headliner.

Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11028446 at NHTSA
Jan 14, 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsTSB_2060750_5This bulletin provides information regarding UV leak additive for finding oil leaks.NHTSA ID 11028398

This bulletin provides information regarding UV leak additive for finding oil leaks.

Components: ENGINE. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11028398 at NHTSA
Jan 13, 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsTSB_2074846_4This bulletin provides information about vibrations and rotational steering vibrations.NHTSA ID 11028405

This bulletin provides information about vibrations and rotational steering vibrations.

Components: STEERING. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11028405 at NHTSA
Dec 9, 2025 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsTSB_2018187_18This bulletin provides information when there are speaker rattles, vibrations, or audio interference.NHTSA ID 11027321

This bulletin provides information when there are speaker rattles, vibrations, or audio interference.

Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11027321 at NHTSA
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Records below contain the NHTSA bulk summary unless a document-reviewed explainer is linked. A service bulletin is not a safety recall or a promise of a free repair. Records may be revised or superseded; verify the current document with the manufacturer.

04 / Agency investigations

Official inquiries.

An investigation is an inquiry into a potential concern. Its presence does not establish a defect, and a closed case does not certify a car’s condition.

No investigation records matched this model-year in the snapshot.

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