- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- A blocked pump or a short-circuited pump can increase the risk of a fire.
- The 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.
Vehicle safety record
2016 Audi A4 Allroad Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2016 Audi A4 Allroad have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 3 recalls, the latest in April 2018 for the cooling system.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical A4 Allroad year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2016 Audi A4 Allroad recalls 3
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- The melted wires can increase the risk of a fire.
- The 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.
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- If the coolant pump overheats, it can increase the risk of a fire.
- The 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.
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Audi A4 Allroad: every year compared
All A4 Allroad years2016 Audi A4 Allroad vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Audi A4 Allroad | 0 | 3 | B | |
| 2016 Audi A3 | 115 | 3 | F | Compare |
| 2016 Audi A6 | 51 | 3 | C | Compare |
| 2016 Audi Q3 | 29 | 3 | F | Compare |
| 2016 Audi A4 | 26 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 2016 Audi A7 | 15 | 3 | D | Compare |
| 2016 Audi A8 LWB | 10 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2016 Audi A8 NWB | 10 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 2016 Audi A5 | 7 | 3 | B | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2016 Audi A4 Allroad
Does the 2016 Audi A4 Allroad have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2016 Audi A4 Allroad: cooling system (April 2018); wiring (October 2017); cooling system (January 2017). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2016 Audi A4 Allroad had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2016 Audi A4 Allroad a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 61 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than a typical Audi A4 Allroad year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Audi A4 Allroad years have the most complaints?
2020 (158), 2018 (9), 2024 (5). See every Audi A4 Allroad year compared.
What should I do if my 2016 Audi A4 Allroad has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data