2010 AUDI S5 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
26
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
36
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2010 AUDI S5
The 2010 AUDI S5 has received a total of 26 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 36 technical service bulletins have been issued by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Power Train (10 complaints), Air Bags (7 complaints), and Engine (3 complaints).
Recalls for the 2010 AUDI S5
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2010 AUDI S5. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2010 AUDI S5
26 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2010 AUDI S5. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control Esc | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2010 Audi S5. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal sound coming from the engine compartment, prompting the contact to pull over to the shoulder of the roadway. Upon a visual inspection of the engine compartment, the aftermarket TRQ High-Pressure Fuel Pump (FPA-63379) exploded, covering the contact in hot gasoline. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 112,000.
CANNOT GET AUDI TO REPLACE AIRBAG. HAVE WAITED OVER A YEAR. CALLED DOZENS OF TIMES.
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 AUDI S5. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V082000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER (AUDI FREMONT, 43191 BOSCELL RD, FREMONT, CA 94538) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
TAKATA RECALL. I'VE RECEIVED CARDS IN THE MAIL STATING THAT I'M OVERDUE ON GETTING THE AIRBAG RECALL COMPLETED. MY CAR HAS BEEN TO DAY AUDI IN MONROEVILLE, PA 3 TIMES IN THE LAST 1.5 YEARS AND THEY INFORM ME THAT THEY HAVE NO AIRBAGS IN STOCK.
ENGINE OVERHEATED AUGUST 21, 2017. IT LEFT ME STRANDED ON THE SIDE OF A BUSY HIGHWAY. I TOOK IT TO DAY AUDI MONROEVILLE, PA. THE DEALER ADVISED THAT AN AUDI THERMOSTAT RECALL WAS JUST ISSUED. I PAID FOR THE REPAIR $999.71 AND WAS PROMISED BY AUDI CUSTOMER CARE THAT I WOULD BE REIMBURSED. AS OF SEPTEMBER 27, 2017, I WAS ADVISED THAT MY VIN NUMBER DOES NOT FALL UNDER THE THERMOSTAT RECALL AND THAT THE RECALL HAS TO BE ISSUED BY THE NHTSA. THEREFORE I RECEIVED AN EMPTY PROMISE FROM AUDI THAT I WOULD BE REIMBURSED.
Safety Rating for the 2010 AUDI S5
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2010 AUDI S5 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2010 AUDI S5
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. has issued 36 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2010 AUDI S5. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
A4624592069078_2 — SERVICE BRAKES
This bulletin provides informaion regarding zirconium inserts in the bake piston for vehicle equipped with ceramic brakes.
AWA 22-03 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This Document informs dealers on the new DSG transmission warranty extension for 2010-2012 S4 & S5 vehicles
A351833 2028085- — POWER TRAIN
This bulletin contains instructions for diagnosing transmission leaks and repairing them.
A191786 2042328- — EQUIPMENT
This bulletin contains repair instructions for when the tolerences of the opening spring in the thermostat are not enough.
A401549 2018194- — SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER
Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 40 number 14-41 dated July 2, 2014. Oil appears on one or several shock absorbers. Oil may appear on a shock absorber As a result of a leak because the shock absorber is damaged. Oil may appear on a shock absorber As a result of...
Update24AS — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
ECM Software Update
24AS — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
ESA-24-AM — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
AUDI: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATES WHEN A RANDOM CYLINDER MISFIRES DURING EITHER A COLD START OR WARM UP. MODEL 2008-2012 S5. *PE
Action24AM — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
ECM Software
Action24AM — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE
ECM Software
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2010 AUDI S5
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the AUDI S5
- 2008 AUDI S5 — 3 complaints
- 2009 AUDI S5 — 0 complaints
- 2010 AUDI S5 (current)
- 2011 AUDI S5 — 9 complaints
- 2012 AUDI S5 — 10 complaints
- 2013 AUDI S5 — 18 complaints
- 2014 AUDI S5 — 7 complaints
- 2015 AUDI S5 — 4 complaints