2016 Audi A4: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 0 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
25
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Crash reports
2
Fire reports
0
Injuries
48.0
Severity index
Severity index 48.0 - Medium. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 8 | 32.0% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 5 | 20.0% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 5 | 20.0% |
| STEERING | 4 | 16.0% |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 3 | 12.0% |
| SUSPENSION | 2 | 8.0% |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 2 | 8.0% |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 | 8.0% |
The single most-reported system is ENGINE, cited in 8 of 25 complaints (32.0%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 7 |
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2020 | 3 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 1 |
Complaint volume is broadly steady year over year.
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.