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2010 Audi A5 Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 0 NHTSA recalls and 34 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Recommended — 2010 Audi A5

The 2010 Audi A5 shows low recall and complaint activity. Based on available NHTSA data, this is generally considered a solid model year choice.

0
NHTSA Recalls
No known recalls
34
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
0
Crashes + Injuries
In NHTSA complaints

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NHTSA Recalls — 2010 Audi A5

No NHTSA recalls found for the 2010 Audi A5.

While this is a positive sign, recall status can change. Always verify at NHTSA.gov before purchasing.

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Most Common Problems — 2010 Audi A5

Based on 34 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Air Bags
14
Engine
7
Engine And Engine Cooling
2
Structure
2
Visibility
2
Unknown Or Other
1
Electrical System
1
Tires
1
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Audi A5 — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2010 model year is highlighted.

2010 34 complaints 2011 0 complaints 2012 22 complaints 2013 36 complaints 2014 29 complaints

✅ Best model years: 2011 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2010 Audi A5

Is the 2010 Audi A5 reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2010 Audi A5 has no open recalls and 34 owner complaints. This is generally considered a reliable model year.
How many recalls does the 2010 Audi A5 have?
There are currently no NHTSA recalls on file for the 2010 Audi A5. Always verify at NHTSA.gov before purchasing as recalls can be added at any time.
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Audi A5?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2010 Audi A5 are: Air Bags, Engine, Engine And Engine Cooling, Structure. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2010 Audi A5 safe to buy?
The 2010 Audi A5 has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Audi A5 should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Audi A5 are: 2011. These show the lowest complaint rates.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.