2010 Audi A4 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 5%of 64 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 61,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the steering of the 2010 Audi A4, 5% of the 64 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 61,500 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.
“I bought car used from an Audi dealer, and months later the car rattled and the whole car was shaking when I turned it on in the morning. I turned it off and on again, this stopped the problem. I thought it was probably the weather of around 53 degrees f. Months later it did it again two more times but this time the weather was not cold and I drove an hour earlier. In january of this year, I drove 40 miles and when pulling into my driveway the car turned off on its own. I could not possibly turned it off due to both of my hands were on the steering wheel as I was turning into my driveway. …”
NHTSA complaint #10588566, filed 2014-05, 52,000 miles“A bent steering shaft was not known under normal operating conditions. This bent shaft put excessive strain on the power steering pump, which causes failure at speed without any signs of it failing. This prevented the vehicle from being able to easily be turned while in process of turning the wheel allowing the vehicle to continue in a straight line towards oncoming traffic or other stationary objects. This occurred at various speeds and sometimes under braking. These issues would be intermittent and not able to be predicted to prepare and take additional measures. …”
NHTSA complaint #10898996, filed 2016-08, 71,000 miles“I have current issue with my Audi A4 steering rack where im driving it randomly it pull up one side or the other i have looked up that issues with the Audi A4 and alot of people are having steering rack failed where there’s space in the steering where it causes play and possible clicking noise and uneven drive Alot of people have that issues with the electrical steering and for some reason audi never recalled it even tho it’s happening rn to alot of people including me”
NHTSA complaint #11431904, filed 2021-09Related service bulletins
- 11028405Jan 13, 2026This bulletin provides information about vibrations and rotational steering vibrations.
- 11025340Oct 17, 2025This TSB provides information regarding rotational and other steerihng wheel vibrations.
- 11009347Sep 18, 2024This bulletin provides information when there are vibrations and rotational steering wheel vibrations.
- 10250555Feb 19, 2024This bulletin contains repair information for when there is a creaking/squeaking from the steering column when steering slowly.
- 10250554Feb 19, 2024This bulletin provides information for when the steering column adjustment does not work.
- 10238233Jun 20, 2023This bulletin provides information for instances where the steering wheel leather is damaged.
- 10235354Apr 19, 2023This bulletin contains instructions for when the vehicle pulls to one side or the steering wheel is crooked.
- 10235336Apr 18, 2023This bulletin contains instructions for when the vehicle pulls to one side or the steering wheel is crooked.
- 10233489Mar 23, 2023This bulletin states that squeaking noises which may be more prevalent in wet weather during steering is normal and repair is not needed.
- 10216490Jul 19, 2022This bulletin explains that the steering wheel may warm up while being held leading to the impression that he steering wheel isn't heating evenly.
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 2% |
| 2017 | 3 | 5% |
| 2016 | 3 | 27% |
| 2014 | 9 | 28% |
| 2013 | 10 | 42% |
| 2012 | 1 | 5% |
| 2010 | 3 | 5% |
| 2009 | 15 | 13% |
| 2007 | 5 | 3% |
| 2006 | 5 | 2% |
| 2005 | 6 | 3% |
| 2004 | 3 | 2% |
| 2003 | 7 | 3% |
| 2002 | 2 | 1% |
| 2001 | 3 | 2% |
| 2000 | 1 | 1% |
| 1999 | 15 | 8% |
| 1998 | 23 | 9% |
| 1997 | 4 | 4% |
| 1996 | 10 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2010 Audi A4
37 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 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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