2016 Audi A4 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other A4 years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 23rd of 31 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Audi A4. That ranks 23rd out of 31 A4 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (7 complaints, 64%), typically at around 47,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
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- 11owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2016 Audi A4 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 7 | 64% | 47,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 3 | 27% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 3 | 27% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 9% | 43,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2016 Audi A4 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2016 Audi A4.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Car has 69,700 miles. All Audi suggested maintenance has been done. Synthetic oil changed every 5,000 miles (more frequently than Audi 10,000 mile recommendation). At 60,000 mile oil change, engine used 1 qt of oil. At 65,000 miles engine used 2 qts oil. At 69,500 mile oil change engine used 3.5…
We live in Montana where it gets very cold on a regular basis while driving our Audi the steering wheel ceased to function and would not allow us to control the vehicle this occurred three times. A warning on the dash came up that said steering malfunction stopped vehicle but it was very scary and…
The car is completely not safe it seems to have a mind of its own and thatâs saying that Iâve maintained everything up to par and itâs still a safety hazard
Ok before my previous incident it mustâve been 2 weeks ago that my car just sped up and broke on itâs on on a 65 mile road itâs to the point that Iâm very hesitant to drive the car but itâs my only means of commute itâs just a total safety problem and I donât feel safe one bit
Brucken motors, I purchased an Audi a4 that was advertised on your Facebook as safe, reliable, and dependent. I came to you with a down payment in hand, stating that I needed a car that drove without issues. I can afford minor repairs, but I wanted something with a clean HISTORY and service RECORD…
Other Audi A4 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 A4 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 A4 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 A4 | 10 | 0 |
| 2022 A4 | 6 | 3 |
| 2021 A4 | 11 | 4 |
| 2020 A4 | 128 | 3 |
| 2019 A4 | 10 | 1 |
| 2018 A4 | 44 | 1 |
| 2017 A4 | 55 | 1 |
| 2016 | 11 | 0 |
| 2015 A4 | 19 | 0 |
| 2014 A4 | 32 | 0 |
| 2013 A4 | 24 | 0 |
| 2012 A4 | 19 | 0 |
| 2011 A4 | 11 | 0 |
| 2010 A4 | 64 | 0 |
| 2009 A4 | 120 | 2 |
| 2008 A4 | 175 | 4 |
| 2007 A4 | 196 | 3 |
| 2006 A4 | 295 | 3 |
| 2005 A4 | 219 | 3 |
| 2004 A4 | 189 | 2 |
| 2003 A4 | 210 | 3 |
| 2002 A4 | 181 | 1 |
| 2001 A4 | 131 | 1 |
| 2000 A4 | 96 | 2 |
| 1999 A4 | 190 | 4 |
| 1998 A4 | 258 | 4 |
| 1997 A4 | 98 | 6 |
| 1996 A4 | 89 | 4 |
| 1995 A4 | 1 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Audi A4?
Owners most often report engine, electrical system, steering problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 7 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Audi A4?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2016 Audi A4 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other A4 model years, the 2016 has far fewer complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.