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US recalls (0)
No US recalls found for the 2016 Audi A4.
Canadian recalls (3)
Show 3 Canadian recalls
Electrical
2018-04-11 · campaign 2018-174
On certain vehicles equipped with a 2.0L TFSI engine, the electric coolant pump could experience a short circuit and/or overheat. A short circuit or overheating of the pump could increase the risk of a fire causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will unplug the electric coolant pump and update the coolant pump software to mitigate the risk of fire as an interim measure. When parts become available, dealers will replace the electric coolant pump, and install an updated coolant pump software.
Electrical
2017-10-06 · campaign 2017-483
On certain vehicles, the contacts within the electrical connector of the auxiliary heater could corrode. This could cause the auxiliary heater to fail and/or cause the wires to overheat and melt. If the wires were to melt, it could lead to an open circuit and/or overheating, which could increase the risk of a fire causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace the auxiliary heater and update vehicle software as necessary.
Engine
2017-01-04 · campaign 2017-002
On certain vehicles equipped with a 2.0L TFSI engine, the coolant pump could become blocked by debris from the cooling system. This could lead to the pump overheating and could increase the risk of a fire causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will update vehicle software which deactivates the power supply to the coolant pump if the pump becomes blocked with debris. The driver will be notified of the blocked coolant pump through the illumination of the Electronic Power Control (EPC) lamp.
Owner complaints (11)
Owners filed 11 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Audi A4 (1 fires reported). Among 31 model years of this model, it ranks #23 for the most complaints (median 64).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Engine | 7 | |
| Steering | 3 | |
| Electrical system | 3 | |
| Unknown or other | 1 | |
| Suspension | 1 | |
| Power train | 1 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | |
| Service brakes | 1 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2016 Audi A4.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2016 Audi A4 4 DR AWD | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ |
| 2016 Audi A4 4 DR FWD | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2016 Audi A4 version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| A4 2.0 L Automatic (AV-S8) | 24 | 31 | 27 | $3,050 |
| A4 quattro 2.0 L Automatic (S8) | 21 | 30 | 24 | $3,400 |
| A4 quattro 2.0 L Manual 6-spd | 22 | 32 | 26 | $3,150 |
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Recalls updated 2026-10-30.