2016 Audi A4 Allroad problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel/Propulsion System (2) · Visibility:defroster/Defogger/Hvac System (1) · Vehicle Speed Control:throttle (1)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Audi A4 Allroad model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
Safety recalls (3)
Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System 2018-04-11 · campaign 18V229000 · 342,867 vehicles
Defect: 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 from the cooling system causing it to overheat or can short-circuit from moisture within the pump.
Risk: A blocked pump or a short-circuited pump can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: 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 19N3/19N4. Note: This recall is in additional to the coolant pump software update applied as a remedy under recall 17V002.
Electrical System:wiring 2017-10-05 · campaign 17V622000 · 216,913 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: The melted wires can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: 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 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 80C5 and 80C6.
Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System 2017-01-03 · campaign 17V002000 · 342,867 vehicles
Defect: 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, resulting in the pump overheating.
Risk: If the coolant pump overheats, it can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: 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 February 20, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 19M1.
Service bulletins (477)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2026-04-22 · TSB_2070568_6 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information about professional noise analysis with the vas 611 015 pico-nvh tool
Unknown Or Other 2025-08-19 · TSB_2070568_5 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information about professional noise analysis with the vas 611 015 pico-nvh tool
Unknown Or Other 2025-07-10 · TSB_2070568_4 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information about professional noise analysis with the vas 611 015 pico-nvh tool
Electrical System 2025-05-08 · TSB_2056019_4 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information when the anti-theft alarm activates for no reason, or when the anti-theft alarm does not activate.
Unknown Or Other 2025-04-18 · TSB_2077320_2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this tsb is a label placement guide as required by carb for remanufactured parts.
Structure:body 2025-04-15 · TSB_2031473_6 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this service information tsb describes a cosmetic issue after using a car wash.
Showing the 6 most recent of 477 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-09-01 · Structure:body“ 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 integrity being severely compromised rendering the vehicle unsafe to operate. the rusted subframe as been confirmed by an audi dealer and an inde…”
2026-07-06 · Unknown Or Other“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 member i cannot trust the safety of this vehicle until it is repaired audi requires a dealer inspection at the cost of the consumer. audi suspension …”
2022-05-16 · Vehicle Speed Control:throttle · 88,000 mi“the contact owns a 2016 audi a4. the contact stated while driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle started shaking. the epc warning light was illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the local dealer and diagnosed with cylinder #4 failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was …”
2019-07-27 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 57,000 mi“initially my fuel pump began leaking fuel. two weeks after replacement, the new audi factory fuel pump began leaking again and had to be replaced. after the fuel pump was replaced the second time, a large amount of fuel began leaking around the fuel injectors. this was an extreme safety hazard because of the large amount of fuel leaking and fall…”
2019-06-28 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 55,000 mi“fuel pump began leaking at 55,000 mile mark…”
2018-09-07 · Unknown Or Other · 500 mi“air system is putting out excessive debris and particles . computer mmi does not work. can not log into to audi portal propertly and sync. my software. never received my recall on the electrical system wiring. had it at the dealer for services multiple times and problem not resolved. keeps reoccurring…”
2018-07-13 · Engine And Engine Cooling“tl* the contact owns a 2016 audi a4. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 18v229000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the contact did not call a dealer to see if the parts were av…”
2018-07-09 · Visibility:defroster/Defogger/Hvac System · 36,000 mi · 🔥 fire“tl* the contact owns a 2016 audi a4. upon activating the air conditioner, an abnormal burning odor emerged from the vents. there were no warning indicators illuminated. the local dealer was not contacted. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 36,000. the vin was not available.…”
2018-07-07 · Unknown Or Other · 19,400 mi“when stepping on the gas on my audi it takes a while to go it feels like it has no power it also has been shaking really bad especially when going up hill. it has a noise coming from the engine that sounds like when your riding a bike all these problems are while it's in motion in both city streets and highways. the faster i go in the vehicle the m…”
2018-07-02 · Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System“tl* the contact owns a 2016 audi a4. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 18v229000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the dealer (audi chantilly, 14839 stonecroft center ct, cha…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.