MYRModel Year Report

2016 Audi A4

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2016 Audi A4
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:38:08.862Z

Only 11 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 11 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Audi A4 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2016 highlighted. 1995: 1 complaints 1995 1996: 89 complaints 1997: 98 complaints 1998: 258 complaints 1999: 190 complaints 1999 2000: 96 complaints 2001: 131 complaints 2002: 181 complaints 2003: 210 complaints 2003 2004: 189 complaints 2005: 219 complaints 2006: 295 complaints 2007: 196 complaints 2007 2008: 175 complaints 2009: 120 complaints 2010: 64 complaints 2011: 11 complaints 2011 2012: 19 complaints 2013: 24 complaints 2014: 31 complaints 2015: 18 complaints 2015 2016: 11 complaints 2016 2017: 54 complaints 2018: 44 complaints 2019: 10 complaints 2019 2020: 124 complaints 2021: 11 complaints 2022: 6 complaints 2023: 9 complaints 2023 2024: 2 complaints 2024
2016: 11 complaints
View as data table
YearComplaints
19951
199689
199798
1998258
1999190
200096
2001131
2002181
2003210
2004189
2005219
2006295
2007196
2008175
2009120
201064
201111
201219
201324
201431
201518
201611
201754
201844
201910
2020124
202111
20226
20239
20242

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 11 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

ENGINE

7 of 11 total reports mention: engine.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 AUDI A4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN HE DETECTED A BURNING ODOR. THE DASHBOARD GAUGES AND EPC WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20210401

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20231019

ONLY 500 MILES FOLLOWING AN AUDI OIL CHANGE, THE OIL SENSOR LIGHT WENT OFF NOTIFYING US TO ADD ONE QUART OF OIL. WE ADDED ONE QUART OF OIL AND CONTINUED DRIVING AND THEN THE LIGHT WENT OFF AGAIN.

NHTSA ODI report, 20200706

STEERING

3 of 11 total reports mention: steering.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

3 of 11 total reports mention: electrical system.

SUSPENSION

1 of 11 total reports mentions: suspension.

SERVICE BRAKES

1 of 11 total reports mentions: service brakes.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2016 Audi A4 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for steering issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (3 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2014 ▲ 2018 ▲ 2017

WORST YEARS

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FAQ

Is the 2016 Audi A4 reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2016 Audi A4?

The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 64% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2016 Audi A4 have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.