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2016 Audi A4 2.0T quattro Premium Plus 8AT

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2016 Audi A4 – front Unverified
Photo: Audi A4 TFSI S-line (B8) – Frontansicht, 13. Juni 2011, Wuppertal by M 93, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the B8 (B8, 2009–2016); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
  1. Photo: Audi A4 TFSI S-line (B8) – Frontansicht, 13. Juni 2011, Wuppertal by M 93, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: Audi A4 B8 black (1) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: Side View Mirror - 2012 Audi A4 Quattro (7590856498) by Michael Sheehan, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  4. Photo: Audi A4 TFSI S-line (B8) – Heckansicht, 13. Juni 2011, Wuppertal by M 93, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, via Wikimedia Commons
  5. Photo: Audi A4 B8 Limousine Ambiente 2.0 TFSI Ibisweiß Interieur by Thomas doerfer, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The 2016 Audi A4 2.0T quattro Premium Plus 8AT is a 220-hp 2.0-liter turbocharged with an 8-speed tiptronic automatic and all-wheel drive. It starts at $40,100 MSRP and is rated at 27 mpg combined.

It makes 220 horsepower at 4,450 rpm and 258 lb-ft of torque at 1500 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 21 mpg city and 30 mpg highway (27 mpg combined).

The A4 measures 185.1 inches long on a 110.6-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,693 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSedan
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$40,100 ($54,302 *)
MSRP with Destination$41,025 ($55,555 *)
Destination Charge$925
Engine
Engine TypeIntercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
Displacement2 L
Horsepower220 hp @ 4,450 rpm
Torque258 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm
Drivetrain
Drive TypeAll-Wheel Drive (quattro)
Transmission
Transmission8-Speed Tiptronic Automatic
Fuel Economy
City21 MPG
Highway30 MPG
Combined27 MPG
Recommended FuelPremium Unleaded
Brakes
Front Brake Disc12.6 in
Rear Brake Disc11.8 in
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front18x8.0
Wheels Rear18x8.0
Tires FrontP245/40HR18
Tires RearP245/40HR18
Dimensions & Weight
Length185.1 in
Width71.9 in
Height56.2 in
Wheelbase110.6 in
Curb Weight3,693 lbs
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

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Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall ★★★★★
Frontal crash ★★★★★
Side crash ★★★★★
Rollover ★★★★★ (9.9 % risk)
Tested variant: 2016 Audi A4 4 DR AWD
Other tested variants (1)
  • 2016 Audi A4 4 DR FWD: 5 ★ overall

Recalls

No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2016 Audi A4.

26 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2016 Audi A4

Owner Complaints

26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2016 Audi A4 (2 a fire). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Engine8
Electrical System5
Unknown Or Other5
Steering4
Fuel/Propulsion System3
Engine And Engine Cooling2
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Sep 1, 2026 · Structure
“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…”
Jul 6, 2026 · Suspension, Structure, Unknown Or Other
“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…”
Oct 19, 2023 · Engine
“Car has 69,700 miles. All Audi suggested maintenance has been done. Synthetic oil changed every 5,000 miles (more frequently than Audi 10,000 mile recommendation). At 60,000 mile oil change, engine…”
Feb 12, 2023 · Steering
“We live in Montana where it gets very cold on a regular basis while driving our Audi the steering wheel ceased to function and would not allow us to control the vehicle this occurred three times. A…”
May 16, 2022 · Vehicle Speed Control
“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…”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2016 AUDI A4. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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