2010 Audi A5 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Air Bags (13) · Engine (8) · Visibility (2)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Audi A5 model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
🛣️ Complaints by mileage
20 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (892)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Service Brakes 2026-08-21 · TSB_2069078_4 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information on the zirconium insercts in the brake piston (ceramic brakes only).
Unknown Or Other 2026-08-11 · TSB_2079732_2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information when there is a paint issue on alloy wheels.
Service Brakes 2026-08-11 · TSB_2072304_4 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information when there is an abs/esc speed sensor implausible signal.
Structure:body 2026-07-09 · TSB_2073282_1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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.
Engine 2026-07-09 · SM 01-2026 · Other
this special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
Unknown Or Other 2026-04-22 · TSB_2070568_6 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information about professional noise analysis with the vas 611 015 pico-nvh tool
Showing the 6 most recent of 892 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2021-08-17 · Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control:catalytic Convertor · 98,960 mi“the contact owns a 2010 audi a5. the contact stated while driving 30 mph, the check engine warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was informed that the failure could be related to the catalytic converter, but a diagnostic test was not performed. the vehicle was diagnosed by an independent mechanic that the ca…”
2020-09-30 · Engine“i bought the car used and within the first month of purchase and to start putting an additional 1qt of oil on every 1000 miles...now few mints later i have to do that more often on every 500miles... and recently i had to add cooling and now this has been an new issue... my mechanic told me this is a common issue for my car and he is surprised audi …”
2019-12-19 · Unknown Or Other“car runs out of engine oil within 2 to 3 weeks of oil change, i have changed the oil three times over the course of 2.5 months.…”
2019-11-25 · Electrical System · 75,640 mi“when there is significant moisture in the air the turn signals do not work properly. an intended right turn signal will cause the left signal to fire instead, but it will also erratically fire the right turn signal. the issue tends to reduce in frequency the longer the car is running. i read on an audi owners forum that the blinker switch is affect…”
2019-10-11 · Tires · 3,700 mi“the tire tread separated completely from the sidewalls, on both sides. there was no indication of any issues, low pressure, pulling etc. i was driving on the highway, car driving normal. i started to hear a pulsating vibration sound like a wheel bearing. i let off the gas to slow down a bit and listen, then there was some loud noises, i pulled over…”
2019-06-24 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 61,447 mi“while driving on the interstate my car stalled nearly coming to a complete stop, the engine light came on and i was smelling gasoline so i had to bring it to the nearest mechanic and there it was diagnosed as a fuel injector leaking with multiple cylinder misfire detected. as there is an extended warranty under audi for faulty fuel injectors, i too…”
2019-03-26 · Engine · 115,000 mi“in the beginning of the week i noticed some unusual behavior with my car, whenever i slowed down to make a turn or to pull up in a garage i felt the car loosing power as if it was about to go off, i will then have to press on the accelerator to give it power and keep it going which was not the safest, knowing that i should be decelerating in such i…”
2019-02-17 · Power Train · 55,000 mi“inferior piston rings burning oil inside the engine.…”
2019-01-29 · Air Bags“tl* the contact owns a 2010 audi a5. the contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 18v082000 (air bags) in january of 2018. hoffman audi of east hartford (700 connecticut blvd, east hartford, ct) stated that the parts were not available. the manufacturer was notified. the contact had not experienced a failure. parts distribution d…”
2018-12-10 · Air Bags“tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2010 audi a5. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 18v082000 (air bags). the dealer (audi buffalo, 5255 genesee st, bowmansville, ny 14026, 716-683-3343) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. the manufacturer was not notified. the contact had…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.