This page covers 3 recalls and 13 owner complaints for the 2016 Audi A4 Allroad.
Complaints on the 2016 Audi A4 Allroad are spread thinly across systems, with no single category drawing a heavy concentration of reports. Exterior lighting, the fuel system, and the engine each account for two complaints. On the fuel side, owners describe fuel pump leaks appearing at relatively low mileage, with at least one account of the leak recurring after replacement and fuel pooling near the alternator. Engine complaints include a report of shaking at highway speed accompanied by an EPC warning light and a cylinder failure diagnosis. A separate report mentions an HVAC system pushing debris or particles through the vents, paired with ongoing infotainment software issues that dealers were unable to resolve across multiple visits.
13
Total Complaints
1
Fire-Related
By System
The 2016 Audi A4 Allroad has 3 recalls, all carrying fire risk: wiring in the auxiliary heater circuit can corrode and overheat, and the electric coolant pump on 2.0L turbocharged models can become blocked or short-circuit and overheat.
Both coolant pump issues describe the same underlying problem, where debris or an electrical fault causes the pump to overheat and potentially ignite. The auxiliary heater concern is separate: corrosion inside the electrical connector causes the heater wiring to melt, which can also lead to a fire.
At a glance
What can fail
The electric coolant pump can become blocked by debris, causing overheating, or can short-circuit from moisture inside the pump.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the electric coolant pump at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
At a glance
What can fail
Corrosion in the electrical connector for the auxiliary heater can cause heater wires to overheat or melt.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the auxiliary heater and update software as needed at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The electric coolant pump can become blocked by debris in the cooling system, causing the pump to overheat.
What the fix does
Software will be updated to shut off power to the coolant pump if it becomes blocked with debris.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
