2016 Audi A4 reliability
The 2016 Audi A4 has 26 complaints with NHTSA after 11 years, or 3 per year. That is more complaints per year than most A4 years here — over the median of the other years, which is 1. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
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The complaints owners file most often name Engine (8 of 26), then Electrical system (5) and Steering (4). Those filings include 2 that report a fire.
The 2015 A4 has 44 complaints, 2 per year, and the 2017 has 82 complaints, 8 per year. The 2016 has more complaints per year than the 2015. The 2016 has fewer complaints per year than the 2017.
The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2016 Audi A4. How we count. Data as of .
Recalls (0)
No recalls on file with NHTSA for this model year.
Complaints by component (26 total)
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Complaints filed per year
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
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"Suspension subframe crossmember (Upper)(part number 8K0505235AQ) has severe rust Corrosion perforation, and is available for inspection. Fear of unsafe vehicle operation due to the Structural integrity being severely…"
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"Rear Suspension cross- member. Extensive corrosion hidden behind stone guard trapping dirt and moisture. I would not have known the rust was there if the stone guard had not come apart from the cross member I cannot…"
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"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…"
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"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…"
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"The contact owns a 2016 Audi A4. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle started shaking. The EPC warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer and diagnosed with…"
NHTSA crash ratings
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
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| 2016 Audi A4 4 DR AWD | 5 stars | 5 stars | 5 stars | 5 stars |
| 2016 Audi A4 4 DR FWD | 5 stars | 5 stars | 5 stars | 5 stars |
Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.
Fuel economy
| Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined | Annual fuel cost |
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| A4 | 2L, 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S8) | Front-wheel drive | 24 | 31 | 27 MPG | $2950 |
| A4 quattro | 2L, 4-cyl | Manual 6-speed | All-wheel drive | 22 | 32 | 26 MPG | $3050 |
| A4 quattro | 2L, 4-cyl | Automatic (8-speed) | All-wheel drive | 21 | 30 | 24 MPG | $3300 |
Specs and fitment
Known issues for this generation
NHTSA campaign 17V-002 covers certain 2013-2016 Audi A4 and Allroad vehicles (with A5, Q5, and A6 in the same campaign) equipped with 2.0L Turbo FSI engines: an electric coolant pump can overheat if blocked with debris; dealers update software to cut pump power if the pump is blocked. Confirm open campaigns by VIN; multi-model unit counts are shared. A4 model-year recalls are often filed under trim/body strings rather than a single umbrella name.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 2016 Audi A4 reliable?
The 2016 Audi A4 has 26 complaints with NHTSA after 11 years, or 3 per year. That is more complaints per year than most A4 years here — over the median of the other years, which is 1. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
What are common problems with a 2016 Audi A4?
The complaints owners file most often name Engine (8 of 26), then Electrical system (5) and Steering (4). Those filings include 2 that report a fire.
Is the 2016 Audi A4 more reliable than the years next to it?
The 2015 A4 has 44 complaints, 2 per year, and the 2017 has 82 complaints, 8 per year. The 2016 has more complaints per year than the 2015. The 2016 has fewer complaints per year than the 2017.
Has the 2016 Audi A4 been recalled?
NHTSA has no recalls on file for the 2016 Audi A4.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2016 Audi A4?
Owners have filed 26 complaints about the 2016 Audi A4 with NHTSA.
What mpg does a 2016 Audi A4 get?
EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2016 Audi A4 is 25.7 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.
What oil does an Audi A4 take?
B8 (2012-2016) common US fills use 5W-30 full synthetic. B9 (2017-on) common US fills use 0W-20 full synthetic. Confirm the filler-cap grade and VW/Audi oil spec.
What does NHTSA campaign 17V-002 cover on B8 A4?
Certain 2013-2016 A4 and Allroad vehicles (with A5, Q5, and A6) with 2.0L Turbo FSI engines: an electric coolant pump can overheat if blocked with debris; dealers update software to cut pump power if blocked.
When did the B9 A4 generation start?
Model year 2017 on this site (after B8 2012-2016).