2016 AUDI A4 ALLROAD — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
18
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
32
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2016 AUDI A4 ALLROAD
The 2016 AUDI A4 ALLROAD has received a total of 18 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING. 32 technical service bulletins have been issued by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Unknown Or Other (3 complaints), Electrical System (2 complaints), and Exterior Lighting (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 2016 AUDI A4 ALLROAD
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2016 AUDI A4 ALLROAD, potentially affecting up to 902,647 vehicles.
Recall 18V229000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
| 342,867 vehicles affected
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...
Consequence: A blocked pump or a short-circuited pump can increase the risk of a fire.
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...
View full details →Recall 17V622000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
| 216,913 vehicles affected
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.
Consequence: The melted wires can increase the risk of a fire.
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...
View full details →Recall 17V002000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
| 342,867 vehicles affected
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.
Consequence: If the coolant pump overheats, it can increase the risk of a fire.
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....
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2016 AUDI A4 ALLROAD
18 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 AUDI A4 ALLROAD. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control Esc | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Controlthrottle | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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.
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 PUMP BEGAN LEAKING AT 55,000 MILE MARK
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
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
Safety Rating for the 2016 AUDI A4 ALLROAD
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2016 AUDI A4 ALLROAD in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2016 AUDI A4 ALLROAD
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. has issued 32 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2016 AUDI A4 ALLROAD. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
A9019222048926_8 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin contains repair instructions for DTC B200FF1 and B200FF2.
A9119552054630_1 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin contains repair information for a yellow SOS warning lamp and DTCs B105313 and B153313.
Circular - 19N8 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
After-Run Coolant Pump
A901895 2048926- — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
This bulletin contains repair instructions for DTC B200FF1 and B200FF2.
A901894 2048926- — FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
This bulletin contains repair instructions for DTC B200FF1 and B200FF2.
A901780 2047730- — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
This bulletin contains repair instructions for Customer may report that the Top view camera does not load. Only the visual parking aid overlays on the right half of the screen and DTC U104C00 is logged.
A571741 2045719- — EQUIPMENT
This informational bulletin provides production information for Audi advanced key malfunction. It also provides an option to turn it off.
A001791 2045316- — ENGINE
This bulletin contains information about the Start/Stop system.
A911720 2046155- — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
This bulletin provides repair information for vehicles with connected gateway.
A701759 2044503- — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK
This technical service bulletin instructs the reader to insulate the rear parcel shelf or rear subwoofer grille with foam strips to eliminate a rattle noise.
Showing 10 of 32 technical service bulletins.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2016 AUDI A4 ALLROAD
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the AUDI A4 ALLROAD
- 2013 AUDI A4 ALLROAD — 105 complaints
- 2014 AUDI A4 ALLROAD — 51 complaints
- 2015 AUDI A4 ALLROAD — 32 complaints
- 2016 AUDI A4 ALLROAD (current)
- 2017 AUDI A4 ALLROAD — 48 complaints
- 2018 AUDI A4 ALLROAD — 16 complaints
- 2019 AUDI A4 ALLROAD — 5 complaints
- 2020 AUDI A4 ALLROAD — 50 complaints
- 2021 AUDI A4 ALLROAD — 1 complaint