2010 Audi A5 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 9%of 34 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 40,250miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the body and structure of the 2010 Audi A5, 9% of the 34 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,250 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.
“The contact owns a 2010 Audi A5. While the vehicle was parked in heavy rain conditions, the inside of the vehicle became flooded. The dealer inspected the vehicle and discovered that the drainage valve failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10789242, filed 2015-11, 80,000 miles“2010 Audi A5. Consumer writes in regards to rear main seal leak and pistons. The consumer stated the dealer advised the cylinder was bad and the motor needed to be replaced. The consumer requested to be included in the class action suit.”
NHTSA complaint #11152728, filed 2018-11Related service bulletins
- 11035809Jul 9, 2026This 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.
- 11022704Aug 28, 2025This bulletin provides information when there is corrosion on the tailpipes.
- 11015754Feb 18, 2025This bulletin provides information about leather care and seat repair.
- 11013723Jan 21, 2025This TSB provides information when the exterior rubber trim is spotted.
- 11012497Dec 12, 2024This bulletin provides informationw hen there are optical defects, scratches, and/or chrome peeling.
- 11011282Nov 22, 2024This bulletin provides information when speaker rattles, vibrations, or audio interference is noted.
- 11009941Oct 31, 2024This bulletin provides diagnostic information regarding the locking system.
- 11005865Jul 31, 2024This bulletin provides information when there are noises/vibration from the front of the vehicle while in dynamic mode.
- 11002981Jun 12, 2024This bulletin provides information when there are speaker rattles, vibration or audio interference.
- 11002912Jun 12, 2024This bulletin provides information when there are speaker rattles, vibration or audio interference.
Body and structure: other model years
Other parts of the 2010 Audi A5
14 complaintsEngine
9 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 Audi A5
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology