2016 Audi A4 Allroad Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 2016 Audi A4 Allroad, and owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 2016 Audi A4 Allroad
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Cooling system (engine and engine cooling)
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Audi A5 Cabriolet, A5 Sedan and Audi Q5 vehicles, 2012-2015 Audi A6 vehicles and 2013-2016 Audi A4 Sedan and A4 allroad vehicles. These vehicles, equipped with 2.0l Turbo FSI engines, have an electric coolant pump that can either become blocked with debris…
Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the pumps, free of charge. The recall began September 14, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number's for this recall is…
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Electrical system: wiring
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Audi A5 Coupe, A5 Cabriolet, A4 Sedan, A4 Allroad and Q5 vehicles. Contact corrosion within the electrical connector for the auxiliary heater may cause the heater wires to overheat or melt.
Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the auxiliary heater and, as necessary, update the software, free of charge. The Recall began November 27, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at…
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Cooling system (engine and engine cooling)
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Audi A5, A5 Cabriolet and Q5 vehicles, 2013-2016 Audi Allroad and Audi A4 vehicles and 2012-2015 Audi A6 vehicles. These vehicles, equipped with 2.0l Turbo FSI engines, have an electric coolant pump that can be blocked with debris from the cooling system,…
Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will update the software so that the power supply to the coolant pump is deactivated if the pump becomes blocked with debris, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin…
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2016 Audi A4 Allroad have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a fire. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 45,238 miles. Complaints peaked in 2018 with 7 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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 integrit”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 1, 2026 · Structure
“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”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 6, 2026 · Suspension
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2016 Audi A4 (A4 quattro). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 24–27 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 21–24 / 30–32 |
| Fuel | Premium, Premium or E85 |
| EPA class | Compact Cars |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 2 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (AV-S8); Automatic (S8); Manual 6-spd |
Compare Audi A4 Allroad model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Audi A4 Allroad model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 Audi A4 Allroad | 4 | 87 |
| 2014 Audi A4 Allroad | 4 | 46 |
| 2015 Audi A4 Allroad | 4 | 25 |
| 2016 Audi A4 Allroad | 3 | 15 |
| 2017 Audi A4 Allroad | 5 | 31 |
| 2018 Audi A4 Allroad | 3 | 9 |
| 2019 Audi A4 Allroad | 0 | 3 |
| 2020 Audi A4 Allroad | 1 | 30 |
| 2021 Audi A4 Allroad | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Audi A4 Allroad | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 Audi A4 Allroad | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 Audi A4 Allroad | 0 | 4 |
Checking a specific 2016 Audi A4 Allroad
How do I know if my 2016 Audi A4 Allroad has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 2016 Audi A4 Allroad; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Audi dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 17V002000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Audi models
- A42,895 complaints
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- Q51,342 complaints
- Q71,047 complaints
- A3731 complaints
- S4588 complaints
- A5325 complaints
- TT319 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.