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2016 Audi A4 Allroad Recalls & Complaints

The 2016 Audi A4 Allroad has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 15 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Audi dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2016 Audi A4 Allroad. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2016 Audi A4 Allroad owner complaints

Owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Audi A4 Allroad, describing incidents dated November 22, 2016 to July 3, 2026.

Most-cited components

Unknown or Other 4 complaints
Engine 3 complaints
Electrical System 2 complaints
Exterior Lighting 2 complaints
Fuel/Propulsion System 2 complaints
Structure 2 complaints

Of the 15 complaints on file, 1 reports a fire (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

ODI #11761337 · Filed September 1, 2026
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…
ODI #11748467 · Filed July 6, 2026
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…
ODI #11464872 · Filed May 16, 2022
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…

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Coolant Pump may Overheat or Short-Circuit

NHTSA #18V229000 · Engine and Engine Cooling — Cooling System · NHTSA notice

Reported April 11, 2018 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Potentially affected: 342,867 vehicles

Repair completion: 87.11% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign 19N3/19N4 · Owners notified September 14, 2018 · Vehicles built February 20, 2012 – April 1, 2016 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

A blocked pump or a short-circuited pump can increase the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Auxiliary Heater Electrical Connector may Melt

NHTSA #17V622000 · Electrical System — Wiring · NHTSA notice

Reported October 5, 2017 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Potentially affected: 216,913 vehicles

Repair completion: 86.11% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign 80C5/80C6 · Owners notified November 27, 2017 · Vehicles built February 16, 2012 – July 31, 2015 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

The melted wires can increase the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Coolant Pump May Overheat and cause Fire

NHTSA #17V002000 · Engine and Engine Cooling — Cooling System · NHTSA notice

Reported January 3, 2017 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Potentially affected: 342,867 vehicles

Repair completion: 91.68% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign 19M1 · Owners notified March 3, 2017 · Vehicles built February 20, 2012 – December 8, 2015 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

If the coolant pump overheats, it can increase the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2016 Audi A4 Allroad. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

15 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 Audi A4 Allroad.

Structure

ODI #11761337

Incident: May 12, 2026 · Filed: September 1, 2026

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 independent service center. The vehicle has been inspected by the Audi dealer and the independent service center. There were no warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the discovery of the subframe failure. The rusted subframe was first discovered on May 12, 2026 by the independent service center and later confirmed by the Audi dealer on May 15, 2026.

Suspension; Structure; Unknown or Other

ODI #11748467

Incident: July 3, 2026 · Filed: July 6, 2026

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 cross member components are the same for many models. The Allroad should be included in the class action lawsuit.

Vehicle Speed Control

ODI #11464872

Incident: May 9, 2022 · Filed: May 16, 2022

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 88,000.

Fuel/Propulsion System

ODI #11235269

Incident: July 27, 2019 · Filed: July 27, 2019

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 FALLING ONTO THE ALTERNATOR AND OTHER PARTS.

Fuel/Propulsion System

ODI #11228302

Incident: June 28, 2019 · Filed: June 28, 2019

FUEL PUMP BEGAN LEAKING AT 55,000 MILE MARK

Electrical System; Exterior Lighting; Unknown or Other

ODI #11128009

Incident: April 17, 2017 · Filed: September 7, 2018

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

Engine and Engine Cooling

ODI #11111182

Incident: June 29, 2018 · Filed: July 13, 2018

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 AVAILABLE; HOWEVER, THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE RECALL LETTER STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

Electrical System; Visibility; Equipment

ODI #11110339

Fire

Incident: January 1, 2018 · Filed: July 9, 2018

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.

Unknown or Other

ODI #11110017

Incident: June 18, 2018 · Filed: July 7, 2018

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 MORE IT SHAKES AND THE MORE I HEAR THE NOISE AS WELL. THERE IS NO LIGHT INDICATING THAT MY CAR HAS A PROBLEM BUT THERE DEFINITELY IS SOMETHING WRONG WITH MY AUDI AND I DON'T KNOW WHAT?

Engine and Engine Cooling

ODI #11105180

Incident: July 2, 2018 · Filed: July 2, 2018

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, CHANTILLY, VA 20151, (703) 956-2100) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

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