2016 Audi A4Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 11 owner complaints about the 2016 Audi A4, most often about the engine. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 19, 2023. Updated daily. Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where the 2016 Audi A4 has problems
11 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 7 | 1 |
| Steering | 3 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2016 Audi A4 recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2016 vs. every other A4 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the A4 median. How we score
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
2016 Audi A4 safety ratings
2016 Audi A4 4 DR FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Rollover: 5 stars (9.9% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: No
What A4 owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
Ok before my previous incident it must’ve been 2 weeks ago that my car just sped up and broke on it’s on on a 65 mile road it’s to the point that I’m very hesitant to drive the car but it’s my only means of commute it’s just a total safety problem and I don’t feel safe one bit
The car is completely not safe it seems to have a mind of its own and that’s saying that I’ve maintained everything up to par and it’s still a safety hazard
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