2010 Audi S5 vs 2010 Honda Civic
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2010 Audi S5 | 2010 Honda Civic |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 20 | 396 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 8 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 634 | 52 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 31 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 17–19 | 24–42 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 40,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Audi S5 | Honda Civic |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 7 | 96 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 65 |
| Structure | 0 | 43 |
| Visibility/wiper | 0 | 34 |
| Electrical System | 0 | 23 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 0 | 23 |
| Power Train | 10 | 12 |
| Engine | 3 | 19 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 0 | 15 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 12 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 9 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 6 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 5 |
2010 Audi S5
2010 Honda Civic
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.