AI Damage2016 Audi Allroad: common problems
The maker issued 283 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 283
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 2 L · petrol · turbo · 4 cyl
- automatic, 8-speed
Drive: AWD
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 95 |
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 60 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 21 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 18 |
| Fuel system | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| Tires | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Visibility | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Exterior lighting | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Wheels | 0 | 0 | 6 |
Comparison
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- This bulletin provides a statement regarding the bottleneck of supply for VW approved oil types VW 504.00…
- This bulletin provides informatoinw hent here are scratches or a coating on the cover of the instrument…
This bulletin provides informatoinw hent here are scratches or a coating on the cover of the instrument cluster, or particles inside of the housing.
- This bulletin provides information when there is a film/visible rings on the clear glass cover of the…
This bulletin provides information when there is a film/visible rings on the clear glass cover of the headlight when the dipped beam is switched on.
- This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided
- This bulletin provides informaiton when the engine is not running smoothly, misfiring
- This bulletin provides informaiton when there is a leak on the oil hole between the planetary and the…
- This bulletin provides information when there is increased oil consumption; >0.5ltr/1000 km
- This bulletin provides information when there are noises from the area around the instrument cluster
- This Reporting Obligation requires technicains to contact the Technical Assistance Center (TAC) in cases…
This Reporting Obligation requires technicains to contact the Technical Assistance Center (TAC) in cases where the airbag/seatbelt is deployed/not deployed; general accident information; and fire and overheat damage.
- This bulletin provides informationwhen noises/vibration are detected from front of vehicle in dynamic mode
- This bulletin provides informaiotn when the starter battery is discharged or defective
- The high-voltage batteries in electric vehicles are subject to various ageing effects which could lead to…
The high-voltage batteries in electric vehicles are subject to various ageing effects which could lead to the energy content (energy density) being reduced. This reduction in the energy content, which is due to…
NHTSA lists 283 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Audi Allroad?
There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 283 manufacturer service bulletins.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2016 Audi Allroad?
NHTSA lists 283 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2016 Audi Allroad from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2016 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.