2010 Audi A4 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 3%of 64 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 150,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the electrical system of the 2010 Audi A4, 3% of the 64 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 150,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Passenger headlight stays on for 30 seconds while driving. I turn the knob off then back on. It stays on for 30 seconds again and goes back out. I just had the headlights replaced because I thought they were going bad. I passed another car with the same passenger headlight out then I noticed the light is not blown its an internal problem. Ive checked the wiring connector to headlight and its fine. I did more research online and found out alot of people experiencing the same issue. Please look into this issue. I work at night and I need my headlight. It does the same while parked”
NHTSA complaint #11165752, filed 2019-01, 150,000 miles“My parking brake keeps setting itself and then locking in place and it will not unlock now my gear shift will not shift I have no idea what's going on and it keeps happening and then it'll stop and it'll happen again it's going to cause an accident and it burns up oil like crazy I'm going through so much oil it's not even funny”
NHTSA complaint #11512713, filed 2023-03Related service bulletins
- 11030985Mar 17, 2026This bulletin provides information when the parking assistance gives false warnings.
- 11030984Mar 2, 2026This bulletin provides information when the parking assistance gives false warnings.
- 11028446Jan 22, 2026This bulletin provides informaiotn when there are noises from the headliner.
- 11027321Dec 9, 2025This bulletin provides information when there are speaker rattles, vibrations, or audio interference.
- 11023755Sep 26, 2025This bulleitn provides information whent here are complaints about route guidance with Navigation.
- 11021439Jul 31, 2025This TSB provides information when the Audi advanced key is inoperative; door handle touch sensors.
- 11018961May 8, 2025This bulletin provides information when the anti-theft alarm activates for no reason, or when the anti-theft alarm does not activate.
- 11012483Dec 6, 2024This bulletin provides information in circumstances where there are noises/vibration from front of vehicle in dynamic mode.
- 11011285Nov 26, 2024This TSB Provides information when parking assistance provides false warnings.
- 11011303Nov 7, 2024This bulletin provides information when the anti-theft alarm activates for no reason, or when the anti-theft alarm does not activate.
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3 | 30% |
| 2021 | 3 | 27% |
| 2020 | 91 | 71% |
| 2019 | 3 | 30% |
| 2018 | 17 | 38% |
| 2017 | 6 | 11% |
| 2016 | 3 | 27% |
| 2015 | 3 | 16% |
| 2014 | 3 | 9% |
| 2013 | 2 | 8% |
| 2012 | 2 | 11% |
| 2011 | 1 | 9% |
| 2010 | 2 | 3% |
| 2009 | 3 | 3% |
| 2008 | 9 | 5% |
| 2007 | 10 | 5% |
| 2006 | 21 | 7% |
| 2005 | 24 | 11% |
| 2004 | 15 | 8% |
| 2003 | 32 | 15% |
| 2002 | 76 | 42% |
| 2001 | 35 | 27% |
| 2000 | 11 | 11% |
| 1999 | 11 | 6% |
| 1998 | 23 | 9% |
| 1997 | 33 | 34% |
| 1996 | 26 | 29% |
Other parts of the 2010 Audi A4
37 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsForward collision avoidance
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 Audi A4
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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