Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2010 Audi S4
NHTSA data on file today
The 2010 Audi S4 has no NHTSA recall campaigns and 60 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 42 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 11 complaints
- Electrical System 6 complaints
- Engine 4 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 2 complaints
- Service Brakes 2 complaints
Of the 60 complaints on file, 2 report a crash (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2010 Audi S4 has average reliability with notable issues in power train and engine cooling. While these don't affect all vehicles, they can lead to costly repairs.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| power train | 60,000–100,000 miles | $2,000–$6,000 | very common |
| engine cooling | 70,000–110,000 miles | $1,200–$3,500 | common |
| electrical system | 80,000–120,000 miles | $500–$1,200 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change every 10k miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 2 years
- Spark plug replacement every 60k miles
- Coolant system check annually
- Timing belt inspection every 60k miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Transmission slipping
- Overheating engine
- Electrical glitches
- Poor acceleration
- Coolant leaks
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2010 Audi S4 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.