2016 Audi A4 Problems

25 owner complaints filed with the United States safety regulator · top issue: Engine · verdict BUY 96/100

Source NHTSA public complaint and recall record · methodology

What breaks, by owner reports

Engine8
Unknown Or Other5
Electrical System5
Steering4
Fuel/Propulsion System3
Suspension2

In the owners’ words

“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 the consumer. Audi Suspension cross member components are the same for many models. The Allroad shou”NHTSA complaint, 2016 Audi A4 owner
“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. Audi is not sure this is excessive oil use. Must perform oil consumption test at our expense. Really?!”NHTSA complaint, 2016 Audi A4 owner
“The contact owns a 2016 Audi A4. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle started shaking. The EPC warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer and diagnosed with cylinder #4 failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 88,000.”NHTSA complaint, 2016 Audi A4 owner

Questions owners ask

Is the 2016 Audi A4 reliable?

On the federal record it scores 96/100: 25 owner complaints (2.5 per year on the road) and 0 recall campaigns, 0 touching safety-critical systems.

What is the most common problem with the 2016 Audi A4?

The most-reported component in NHTSA complaints is Engine, with 8 of 27 categorised reports.

Share this verdict

The 2016 Audi A4 scored 96/100 on the federal record.

All A4 yearswhich year to avoid Most complained-about carsthe national ranking