Model year
2016 Audi S4
NHTSA's recall, complaint, and investigation files do not have a make and model name matched to the 2016 Audi S4 (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The files may list it under a different name. NHTSA rated the 4 DR AWD 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 20–21 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,900–$4,100, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 143 complaints
- 2001 87 complaints
- 2002 22 complaints
- 2004 29 complaints
- 2005 43 complaints
- 2006 30 complaints
- 2007 13 complaints
- 2008 4 complaints
- 2009 0 complaints
- 2010 60 complaints
- 2011 26 complaints
- 2012 22 complaints
- 2013 33 complaints
- 2014 17 complaints
- 2015 1 complaints
- 2016 0 complaints
- 2018 7 complaints
- 2019 2 complaints
- 2020 17 complaints
- 2021 2 complaints
- 2022 1 complaints
- 2023 0 complaints
- 2024 0 complaints
- 2025 0 complaints
NHTSA's files do not have a make and model name matched to this EPA model year. Counts below are not filled in from a different vehicle. EPA figures for this name are still listed.
Matched NHTSA names
The EPA model name is not itself a name in the NHTSA file for 2016. The counts in the answer are the sum of the names below. Overlap between those names is not removed.
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Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 DR AWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 · possibility 0.099 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S4 · 3L · Automatic (AM-S7) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 28 | 21 | — | — | $3,900 |
| S4 · 3L · Manual 6-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 17 | 26 | 20 | — | — | $4,100 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2016 Audi S4 at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.