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2016 Audi A4 Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 3 NHTSA recalls and 26 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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This is one of the better years for the Audi A4

The 2016 model year shows below-average complaints compared to other years of this model — a good sign for reliability.

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75/100

Moderate Reported Activity — 2016 Audi A4

The 2016 Audi A4 shows moderate recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Review the recall campaigns and common complaints below before buying.

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NHTSA Recalls
3 recalls on record
26
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
0
Crash Reports
2 fire reports
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NHTSA Recalls — 2016 Audi A4 (3)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Audi dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Engine And Engine Cooling: Cooling System
If the coolant pump overheats, it can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will update the software so that the power supply to the coolant pump is deactivated if the pump becomes blocked with debris, free of…
NHTSA #17V002000
🔧 Electrical System: Wiring
The melted wires can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the auxiliary heater and, as necessary, update the software, free of charge. The Recall began November 27, 2017. Owners may contact Audi…
NHTSA #17V622000
🔧 Engine And Engine Cooling: Cooling System
A blocked pump or a short-circuited pump can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the pumps, free of charge. The recall began September 14, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number's for…
NHTSA #18V229000
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Most Common Problems — 2016 Audi A4

Based on 26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Engine
5
Steering
4
Electrical System
4
Unknown Or Other
3
Suspension
2
Fuel/propulsion System
2
Engine And Engine Cooling
2
Structure
1
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Audi A4 — Complaints by Year

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2016 model year is highlighted.

2010 64 complaints 2011 42 complaints 2012 45 complaints 2013 111 complaints 2014 76 complaints 2015 44 complaints 2016 26 complaints 2017 83 complaints 2018 43 complaints 2019 5 complaints 2020 128 complaints

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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2013, 2020 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.

✅ Best model years: 2016, 2019 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2016 Audi A4

Is the 2016 Audi A4 reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2016 Audi A4 has 3 recall campaigns and 26 owner complaints. This model year shows relatively low recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data.
How many recalls does the 2016 Audi A4 have?
The 2016 Audi A4 has 3 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Audi A4?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2016 Audi A4 are: Engine, Steering, Electrical System, Unknown Or Other. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2016 Audi A4 safe to buy?
The 2016 Audi A4 has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 3 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Audi A4 should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Audi A4 are: 2016, 2019. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years with higher complaint counts: 2013, 2020.
How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.