2016 Audi A4 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2016 Audi A4, and owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
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No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2016 Audi A4. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2016 Audi A4 have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a fire. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 57,500 miles. Complaints peaked in 2022 with 4 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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 us”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 19, 2023 · Engine
“We live in Montana where it gets very cold on a regular basis while driving our Audi the steering wheel ceased to function and would not allow us to control the vehicle this occurred three times. A wa”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 12, 2023 · Steering
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 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Audi A4 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 Audi A4 | 1 | 1 |
| 1996 Audi A4 | 4 | 89 |
| 1997 Audi A4 | 6 | 98 |
| 1998 Audi A4 | 4 | 258 |
| 1999 Audi A4 | 4 | 190 |
| 2000 Audi A4 | 2 | 96 |
| 2001 Audi A4 | 1 | 131 |
| 2002 Audi A4 | 1 | 181 |
| 2003 Audi A4 | 3 | 210 |
| 2004 Audi A4 | 2 | 189 |
| 2005 Audi A4 | 3 | 219 |
| 2006 Audi A4 | 3 | 295 |
| 2007 Audi A4 | 3 | 196 |
| 2008 Audi A4 | 4 | 175 |
| 2009 Audi A4 | 2 | 120 |
| 2010 Audi A4 | 0 | 64 |
| 2011 Audi A4 | 0 | 11 |
| 2012 Audi A4 | 0 | 19 |
| 2013 Audi A4 | 0 | 24 |
| 2014 Audi A4 | 0 | 32 |
| 2015 Audi A4 | 0 | 19 |
| 2016 Audi A4 | 0 | 11 |
| 2017 Audi A4 | 1 | 55 |
| 2018 Audi A4 | 1 | 44 |
| 2019 Audi A4 | 1 | 10 |
| 2020 Audi A4 | 3 | 128 |
| 2021 Audi A4 | 4 | 11 |
| 2022 Audi A4 | 3 | 6 |
| 2023 Audi A4 | 0 | 10 |
| 2024 Audi A4 | 0 | 2 |
| 2025 Audi A4 | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2016 Audi A4
How do I know if my 2016 Audi A4 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.
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.
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.
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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.