2016 Audi a4 problems, recalls, safety rating, MPG & value

Q: What gas mileage does the 2016 Audi a4 get?

The U.S. EPA rates the 2016 Audi a4 at about 27 mpg combined (24 city / 31 highway).

Q: How much is a 2016 Audi a4 worth?

Comparable 2016 Audi a4 listings run roughly $13,485–$19,899, typically around $16,394 (from 9 vehicles).

2016 Audi a4 at a glance

Safety recallsNone

Owner complaints25

Combined27 mpg

Typical price$16,394

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2016 Audi a4 recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2016 Audi a4.

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.

2016 Audi a4 common problems

The most-reported problem areas from 25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Engine

Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.

Steering

Steering should be tight and centered — no play, clunks or wandering. Test at low and highway speed; listen for power-steering whine.

Electrical System

Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.

Fuel/propulsion System

Check for fuel or battery warnings, hard starts and stalling. On a hybrid/EV, confirm charging and range behave normally.

Suspension

Listen for clunks over bumps, check the car sits level, and look for uneven tire wear and worn shocks or struts.

Structure

Inspect for rust, fresh undercoating, mismatched paint, uneven panel gaps and any sign of prior collision or frame repair.

2016 Audi a4 MPG & running costs

Combined27 mpg

City24 mpg

Highway31 mpg

Est. annual fuel cost$2,800

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.

What's a 2016 Audi a4 worth?

Low

$13,485

Typical price

$16,394

High

$19,899

From 9 comparable 2016 Audi a4 listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2016 Audi a4 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$14,000

Depreciation (5 yrs)$50

Total$14,050

Per mile$0.19

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($16,394) with the same model 5 model-years older ($16,354), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.