2010 Audi S5 problems & reliability
20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2010 Audi S5. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.
Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several vehicles.
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train → | 10 | 50% |
| Air Bags | 7 | 35% |
| Engine | 3 | 15% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 5% |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 5% |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 5% |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 5% |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 5% |
| Unknown OR Other | 1 | 5% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“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…”
Fuel System, Gasoline · filed Jul 21, 2025
“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…”
Air Bags · filed May 31, 2018
“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.”
Air Bags · filed Nov 16, 2017
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Technical service bulletins
634 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 2010 Audi S5. The 10 most recent:
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.
TSB_2073282_1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 9, 2026
This bulletin provides information about professional noise analysis with the VAS 611 015 PICO-NVH tool
TSB_2070568_6 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 22, 2026
This bulletin provides information when the parking assistance gives false warnings.
TSB_2024323_13 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 17, 2026
This bulletin provides information when the parking assistance gives false warnings.
TSB_2024323_12 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 2, 2026
This bulletin provides information regarding UV leak additive for finding oil leaks.
TSB_2060750_5 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 14, 2026
This bulletin provides information about vibrations and rotational steering vibrations.
TSB_2074846_4 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 13, 2026
This bulletin provides information when there are speaker rattles, vibrations, or audio interference.
TSB_2018187_18 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 9, 2025
This bulletin provides information for all models regarding brake sounds.
TSB_2069904_2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 22, 2025
This bulletin provides information regarding the general approach for all Audi vehicles regarding brake vibrations.
TSB_2075120_2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 21, 2025
This bulletin provides information on the zirconium insercts in the brake piston (ceramic brakes only).
TSB_2069078_3 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 21, 2025
TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.
Safety recalls
No NHTSA recall campaigns name the 2010 Audi S5 in our current data. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
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