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Audi A4 AllroadModel year report

2016 Audi A4 Allroad Problems

Complaints
15filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
45,500miles, 8 complaints with mileage
Recalls
3campaigns on record
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2016 Audi A4 Allroad (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 15 consumer complaints for the 2016 Audi A4 Allroad. The part named most often is other or unknown, with 4 complaints (27% of the total), followed by electrical system (2) and engine cooling (2). 8 of the complaints include a mileage, and 50% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 45,500 miles. Of all complaints, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 477 technical service bulletins for this model year. Other or unknown complaints overlap with 37 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Electrical system complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign and 148 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Steering (1), Suspension (1), Vehicle speed control (1), Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (1).

Example complaints

Other or unknown: “Air system is putting out excessive debris and particles . Computer mmi does not work. Can not log into to Audi portal propertly and sync. My software. Never received my recall on the electrical system wiring. Had it at the dealer for services multiple times and problem not resolved. Keeps reoccurring”

NHTSA complaint #11128009, filed 2018-09, 500 miles

Electrical system: “The contact owns a 2016 Audi a4. Upon activating the air conditioner, an abnormal burning odor emerged from the vents. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 36,000. The VIN was not available.”

NHTSA complaint #11110339, filed 2018-07, 36,000 miles

Engine cooling: “The contact owns a 2016 Audi a4. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 18v229000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact did not call a dealer to see if the parts were available; however, the contact mentioned that the recall letter stated that the part was not available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.”

NHTSA complaint #11111182, filed 2018-07

Exterior lighting: “Lights just dip and turn off while driving.... Have to manually turn lights off and turn back on while driving. Have replace balasts and bulbs as dealer recommended. Still dips, and turns off.. Very serious problem.”

NHTSA complaint #10895451, filed 2016-08, 35,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

50% of the 8 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 35,000 and 57,000 miles.

13%0–1013%10–2525%25–5038%50–7513%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (8 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 45,500 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: falling. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

2016201720187201920222026
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2016 Audi A4 Allroad → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 477 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 477 bulletins →

Other model years of the Audi A4 Allroad

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
202030—1—260 · FewerRising
201899,6453———Not enough data
20173112,2505—2574 · MoreFalling
20161545,5003———Falling
20152530,0004——26 · FewerStable
20144645,0004——50 · TypicalStable
20138747,7504——70 · MoreRising

All Audi A4 Allroad model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2016 Audi A4 Allroad have?

NHTSA recorded 15 consumer complaints for the 2016 Audi A4 Allroad as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2016 Audi A4 Allroad is reported most often?

Other or unknown is named most often, in 4 complaints (27% of the total), followed by electrical system with 2.

Has the 2016 Audi A4 Allroad been recalled?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2016 Audi A4 Allroad reported?

Among the 8 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 45,500 miles and the middle half falls between 35,000 and 57,000 miles; 50% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.