Most common 2010 Audi A5 problems
Share of the 34 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Audi A5 complaints by model year
Best A5 years: 2017, 2016, 2015. Years to avoid: 2020, 2010, 2013, 2018, 2014. Compare all years →
What 2010 Audi A5 owners say
Air bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Audi A5. The contact stated that the oil warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that there was a malfunction with the air bags and the pistons, which needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 67,000.
Recall 16V078. Audi letter indicates body injury or death. My contact with Audi custemer service indicates its entirely my decision to drive car. They will not provide vehicle until recall problem is fixed. They have no time frame when it will be fixed, no parts will be available for over 2 months.
Engine & cooling
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 catalytic converter needed to be replaced, but the vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that her son inspected the vehicle and discovered that all the fluids were low. The fluids were topped off to the proper level. The warning light disappeared; however, the check engine warning light was illuminated a month later. The contact stated that her son completed a diagnostic test and retrieved a fault code for a defective catalytic converter. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. …
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 instances. I didn't think much of it, and then 3 days later after parking in a school parking lot for about 12 minutes, I returned to my car to find it not starting up. It will begin to crank but never started. I tried to jump start it with a power startup battery and it still wouldn't start. I had it towed to a repair shop and after 2 days of diagnosis, I was told it was a timing chain/tensioner fault within the engine. This will take some days to repair and I have to find an alternative vehicle for work. …
Body & structure
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Audi A5. While the vehicle was parked in heavy rain conditions, the inside of the vehicle became flooded. The dealer inspected the vehicle and discovered that the drainage valve failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.
Audi A5 - 2010 models. These cars come with faulty lower control arms and bushings which results in shaking in driving from 60mph to 70mph. I just bought a brand new car yesterday to be exact, the entire drive home the car shook violently, this type of shaking can and will cause accidents, a full failure of control arms will result in death. Audi has not conducted a mass recall as of yet, I believe they are waiting for a few deaths and a mass protests and intervention from federal government before doing something. Http://forums.audiworld.com/showthread.php?p=23890501#post23890501.
2010 Audi A5 engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | CVT | FWD | 23 / 30 / 26 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 6-speed manual | AWD | 22 / 30 / 25 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 6-speed automatic | AWD | 20 / 26 / 23 |
| 3.2L 6-cyl | 6-speed automatic | AWD | 18 / 27 / 21 |
EPA ratings. Class: Subcompact car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2010 Audi A5 a good car?
Based on 34 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2010 A5 rates avoid: 2.6× as many complaints as a typical year of the A5 at the same age. It is one of the A5 years we suggest avoiding. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2010 Audi A5?
The air bags — 14 complaints, 41% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the engine & cooling (11) and body & structure (3).
How many recalls does the 2010 Audi A5 have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2010 Audi A5. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Audi A5?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2017, 2016 and 2015. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2020, 2010, 2013, 2018 and 2014. See the full Audi A5 years comparison.
At what mileage do 2010 Audi A5 problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 67,000 miles; 35% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.