2016 Audi A4 TSBs

449 manufacturer communications for the 2016 Audi A4 sit in NHTSA's public file. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free. The 2016 A4 problem report covers complaints, recalls, and investigations.

449Communications
4Campaigns & extensions

What the bulletins cover

Electrical105 bulletins
Engine47 bulletins
Body & structure28 bulletins
Brakes & stability27 bulletins
Steering26 bulletins
Visibility & wipers20 bulletins

Warranty extensions, campaigns & software updates

Worth checking your VIN against — these can mean free or reimbursed work if your vehicle qualifies.

Service campaign Circular_19N8_20250328 March 27, 2025 Service campaign

Removed expiration date, Updated part numbers in parts and claiming sections, General circular updates

Service campaign Dealer_19N8_20250328 March 27, 2025 Service campaign

Removed expiration date, Updated part numbers in parts and claiming sections, General circular updates

Driver assistance AWA 24-04 May 16, 2024 Warranty extension

Diagnosed and confirmed malfunction of the vehicle’s AEB system that resulted from failure or malfunction of the AEB system’s control unit, camera(s), LIDAR, and/or sensor(s) which enable automatic emergency braking functionality.

Driver assistance AWA 24-04 May 16, 2024 Warranty extension

Diagnosed and confirmed malfunction of the vehicle’s AEB system that resulted from failure or malfunction of the AEB system’s control unit, camera(s), LIDAR, and/or sensor(s) which enable automatic emergency braking functionality.

Most recent service bulletins

The 20 most recent of 449 communications on file. The complete set is searchable on NHTSA's page for this vehicle.

Service bulletin TSB_2082846_1 July 27, 2026

This bulletin provides a statement regarding the bottleneck of supply for VW approved oil types VW 504.00 and VW 507.00.

Engine SM 01-2026 July 9, 2026

This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.

Body & structure TSB_2073282_1 July 9, 2026

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.

Electrical TSB_2073747_4 July 9, 2026

This bulletin provides informatoinw hent here are scratches or a coating on the cover of the instrument cluster, or particles inside of the housing.

Transmission & drivetrain TSB_2034863_5 July 2, 2026

This bulletin provides infomraiotn when there is a gearbox malfunction message in the instrument clostuer; DTC P0706; vehicles with 0AW gearbox.

Engine TSB_2074640_3 June 26, 2026

This bulletin provides information when there is increased oil consumption; >0.5ltr/1000 km.

Electrical TSB_2074729_3 June 23, 2026

This bulletin provides informationwhen noises/vibration are detected from front of vehicle in dynamic mode.

Electrical TSB_2059335_7 June 23, 2026

This bulletin provides information when there are noises from the area around the instrument cluster.

Transmission & drivetrain TSB_2082086_1 June 22, 2026

This bulletin provides informaiton when there is a leak on the oil hole between the planetary and the transfer box.

Engine TSB_2082323_1 June 10, 2026

This bulletin provides informaiton when the engine is not running smoothly, misfiring.

Service bulletin TSB_2052680_6 June 4, 2026

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.

Service bulletin AOS-26-25 May 26, 2026

This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: A software fix is needed to correct the issue: The ODIS Audi Brand update 2.41.1 is setting a ODS5003E error code when you perform the 90TV…

Electrical TSB_2080517_4 May 22, 2026

This bulletin provides informaiotn when the starter battery is discharged or defective.

Transmission & drivetrain TSB_2074808_4 May 6, 2026

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 factors. Revised header. Added Model years

Service bulletin TSB_2022032_12 April 30, 2026

This bulletin provides diagnostic information for the vehicle locking system.

Electrical TSB_2080517_3 April 30, 2026

This bulletin provides informaiotn when the starter battery is discharged or defective.

Service bulletin TSB_2070568_6 April 22, 2026

This bulletin provides information about professional noise analysis with the VAS 611 015 PICO-NVH tool

Service bulletin TSB_2081531_1 March 27, 2026

This Reporting obligation requests that technicians contact the Technical Assistance Center (TAC) when the diagnostic tester refers to this reportin gobligation or to TPI 2033392.

Suspension TSB_2023187_8 March 24, 2026

This bulletin provides informaiotn regarding squeaking noises when steering or maneuvering.

Electrical TSB_2081405_1 March 20, 2026

This bulletin provides informaiotn about various infortainment system complaints.

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Data updated 2026-08-20 from NHTSA's public records

Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.