2016 Audi A4 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 26 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Audi A4. The most-reported areas: Engine (8), Unknown Or Other (5), Electrical System (5).
Key takeaways
- 26 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 0 involve a crash, 2 a fire, 0 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 8 | 31% |
| Unknown Or Other | 5 | 19% |
| Electrical System | 5 | 19% |
| Steering | 4 | 15% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 | 12% |
| Structure | 2 | 8% |
| Suspension | 2 | 8% |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 8% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 | 8% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 4% |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 4% |
| Power Train | 1 | 4% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Audi A4 4 DR FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| 2016 Audi A4 4 DR AWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Structure - filed 2026-09-01
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 compromised rendering the vehicle unsafe to operate. The rusted subframe as been confirmed by ...
Suspension,structure,unknown Or Other - filed 2026-07-06
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 trust the safety of this vehicle until it is repaired Audi requires a dealer inspection at the cost of ...
Engine - filed 2023-10-19
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 qts of oil. Aud...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.