2010 Audi S4 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 10%of 60 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 67,388miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the electrical system of the 2010 Audi S4, 10% of the 60 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 67,388 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.
“My car flashed gearbox malfunction while driving down interstate I-264 in louisville ky. Car seamed fine for about 2 miles and then suddenly went limp and I had no gears. Had to hit flashers and coast into median. Was almost hit by semi truck. Repair shop could not find anything wrong. Happened again 1 day after getting it back from shop. Taking it to Audi now. I have read that this is a common problem.”
NHTSA complaint #11270568, filed 2019-10, 99,000 miles“Gearbox malfunction and TPMS malfunction while driving on the road within the city about 45mph I felt a slight jerk and immediately following the warnings came on in the dashboard tire pressure! System malfunction & gearbox malfunction: no reverse gear (you can continue driving) throttle response was off and forced me to immediately puller over! While stopped I re-started the vehicle and the warnings went away, I sat there for a couple minutes and then continued driving. …”
NHTSA complaint #11118724, filed 2018-08, 101,500 miles“Pulled out of parking lot and received a gearbox malfunction warning along with a TPMS malfunction. Warning on dash indicated that I could continue driving. I drove vehicle for approximately another mile and while going thru a roundabout, the car shut off. I was able to pull over to the side of the road and get the vehicle started again. I continued the rest of the way home for about 2 more miles. The mechatronic unit was determined to be faulty and was replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10618337, filed 2014-08, 63,000 miles“When driving in regular drive box indicator comes on. Saying gearbox malfunction limited function. I only have 63125 miles and keep my car maintenance.”
NHTSA complaint #10971272, filed 2017-04, 63,102 miles“It happened again today driving down the highway going up to speed, at about 50 MPH I got a gearbox malfunction error message in the cluster and it would not let me accelerate anymore, it was like the car was in neutral and pressing the accelerator pedal would just rev up the engine. The mechatronics unit on these vehicles are faulty, I know 2 other S4 owners with the years of 2011 and 2012 who also had their mechatronics fail on their S4. Along with the gearbox malfunction error also comes parking brake error who knows what in the world can happen when that message comes up. …”
NHTSA complaint #11217005, filed 2019-05, 67,455 milesRelated 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 15 | 88% |
| 2014 | 1 | 6% |
| 2013 | 2 | 6% |
| 2012 | 3 | 14% |
| 2011 | 2 | 8% |
| 2010 | 6 | 10% |
| 2007 | 2 | 15% |
| 2006 | 4 | 13% |
| 2005 | 5 | 12% |
| 2004 | 2 | 7% |
| 2002 | 10 | 45% |
| 2001 | 47 | 54% |
| 2000 | 49 | 34% |
Other parts of the 2010 Audi S4
42 complaintsEngine cooling
11 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 Audi S4
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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