2010 Audi S5 Cabriolet Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 13%of 8 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 92,469miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2010 Audi S5 Cabriolet, 13% of the 8 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 92,469 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.
“Veh has 92000 miles start getting megtronic error- ok to continue to drive. Took to richmond dealer and they advised needed $8k replacement- dropped pan - no metal and fluid good- had replace fluid/ filter. Drove no concerns then would not go after stop at light. …”
NHTSA complaint #11182138, filed 2019-02, 92,469 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10212683Apr 1, 2913Speed S-tronic, leaks from transmission
- 11034641Jun 22, 2026This bulletin provides information when, after replacing the mechatronic unit/gearbox, the engine only starts when the button has been pressed twice.
- 11016503Mar 17, 2025This bulletin provides information when there are leaks from the transmission.
- 11012486Dec 2, 2024This TSB provides information when event memory entries cannot be deleted (Mode$0A error) on gearboxes: DL501, DL382/DL382E and DQ500.
- 11007305Aug 8, 2024This bulletin offers information about the basic information needed for technical requests for gaerbox complaints.
- 11007224Aug 8, 2024This bulletin offers information about the basic information needed for technical requests for gaerbox complaints.
- 11005861Jul 31, 2024This bulletin provides information when there is a fault shown; Engine: start/stop system, and the start system is not working; mileage below 50 km/32 miles.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 3 | 60% |
| 2010 | 1 | 13% |
Other parts of the 2010 Audi S5 Cabriolet
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 Audi S5 Cabriolet
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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