Model year guide

2010 Audi S5

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2010 Audi S5 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 14 on record.

2010 Audi S5 — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2010 Audi S5 at a glance

Owner complaints20
Combined17–19 mpg
Typical price$26,392

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2010 Audi S5 common problems

Owners have filed 20 complaints with NHTSA. These are the most-reported areas in a sample of the most recent — and what to check before you buy.

Air Bags
Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.
Power Train
Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.
Fuel System
Sniff for fuel odor, check for leaks, hard starts or stalling, and confirm the fuel gauge reads correctly.
Gasoline
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
Engine
Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.
Electronic Stability Control (esc)
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.

2010 Audi S5 MPG & running costs

Combined17–19 mpg
City15 mpg
Highway23 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$4,600

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 2 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

What's a 2010 Audi S5 worth?

Low
$20,900
Typical price
$26,392
High
$30,900

From 14 comparable 2010 Audi S5 listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2010 Audi S5 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$23,000
Fuel only$23,000
Per mile$0.31

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2010 Audi S5 trims & engines on record

Trims
Premium Plus quattro · quattro Premium Plus · 3.0T Premium Plus quattro · quattro Prestige
Engines
4.2L 8-cyl 354 hp · 3.0L 6-cyl 299 hp

2010 Audi S5 vehicles on record

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Other Audi S5 model years

2019 2018 2017 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2009 2008

2010 Audi S5 — frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2010 Audi S5?

Owners have filed 20 complaints with NHTSA; in a sample of the most recent, the most-reported problem areas are air bags, power train, fuel system.

What gas mileage does the 2010 Audi S5 get?

The 2010 Audi S5 has U.S. EPA estimates of 17–19 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (2 versions).

How much is a 2010 Audi S5 worth?

Comparable 2010 Audi S5 listings run roughly $20,900–$30,900, typically around $26,392 (from 14 vehicles).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.