2016 Audi A4 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 9%of 11 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the suspension of the 2016 Audi A4, 9% of the 11 complaints for this model year.
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.
“According to TSB 401548, car dealership/manufacture will not provide extended warranty to repair premature wheel bearing due to vehicle VIN not in their system as an affected vehicle. The 2016 A4 has premature wheel bearing as described in the TSB 401548. Covered vehicles are 2016 Audi A4. Faulty wheel bearing may result in loss of control of vehicle and will not pass Pennsylvania State Inspection. This is a safety defect and a wheel bearing should not fail with only 63,000 miles on the vehicle. Please assist. Thank you.”
NHTSA complaint #11448765, filed 2022-01Related service bulletins
- 11030983Mar 24, 2026This bulletin provides informaiotn regarding squeaking noises when steering or maneuvering.
- 11023772Sep 29, 2025This bulletin provides information on locating noises coming from the suspension.
- 11016502Mar 12, 2025This bulletin serves as an assessment aid for shock absorber leaks.
- 11013718Jan 15, 2025This TSB provides informaiton about locating noises coming from suspension.
- 11013716Jan 14, 2025This bulletin is an assessment aid for shock absorber leaks.
- 11013709Jan 9, 2025This bulletin provides information when noises from wheel input shaft/drive shaft are reported.
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2 | 18% |
| 2020 | 2 | 2% |
| 2018 | 2 | 4% |
| 2017 | 1 | 2% |
| 2016 | 1 | 9% |
| 2014 | 1 | 3% |
| 2011 | 1 | 9% |
| 2010 | 1 | 2% |
| 2009 | 5 | 4% |
| 2005 | 1 | 0% |
| 2004 | 1 | 1% |
| 2003 | 3 | 1% |
| 2002 | 5 | 3% |
| 2001 | 3 | 2% |
| 2000 | 3 | 3% |
| 1999 | 8 | 4% |
| 1998 | 24 | 9% |
| 1997 | 19 | 19% |
| 1996 | 19 | 21% |
Other parts of the 2016 Audi A4
7 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 Audi A4
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 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