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2016 Audi A4 Allroad Exterior lighting Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
13%of 15 total for the year
Median mileage
17,750miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2016 Audi A4 Allroad, 13% of the 15 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 17,750 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“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

“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

Related service bulletins

Exterior lighting: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2016213%
201412%

Other parts of the 2016 Audi A4 Allroad

Other or unknown
4 complaints
Electrical system
2 complaints
Engine cooling
2 complaints
Fuel system
2 complaints
Body and structure
2 complaints
Air bags
1 complaints
Electronic stability control
1 complaints
Engine
1 complaints
Equipment
1 complaints
Steering
1 complaints
Suspension
1 complaints
Vehicle speed control
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2016 Audi A4 Allroad

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology