2016 Audi TT Roadster Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other TT Roadster years
- Not enough data 1st of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Audi TT Roadster. That is the most of any TT Roadster model year in the database (5 years). The most reported problem area is air bags (2 complaints, 67%), typically at around 4,350 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2016 Audi TT Roadster problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 2 | 67% | 4,350 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 33% | 4,320 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2016 Audi TT Roadster recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
Problem: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015 Passat, 2015-2016 Eos, 2015-2017 CC, 2016-2017 TT Roadster, TT Coupe, 2017 Audi R8 Coupe, and R8 Spyder vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator with an alternative inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 4, 2019. Volkswagen owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298; Audi owners may contact Audi at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69S8 (Audi) and 69Y5 (Volkswagen).
Exterior lighting; electrical system:software
Problem: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2016 TT roadster, A3 cabriolet, A3 sedan and A3 e-tron, 2016-2017 TT coupe, 2017 A4 sedan and Q7 and 2015-2017 Q3 vehicles. The affected vehicles may have been programmed with new software that inadvertently makes the side marker lights inoperative in conjunction with the parking lights or the headlights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: If the side marker lights do not illuminate, the vehicle may be less visible at night, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will upload revised software to correct the issue, free of charge. This recall began November 2016. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 97CB.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Takata recall - driver seat: the plastic housing on both sides of the driver's seat, near the headrest, have popped open and pulled away from the seat. The is the area where the side airbags are stored and deploy from during a collision. Passenger seat: the plastic housing has popped/pulled away on…
Adaptive headlights: error popped up for adaptive headlights when starting car. Error went away the next time the car was started. Previously had software updated for side marker recall in december 2016. Took car to audi dealership (july 13, 2017) and they said there was a second recall, and…
Driver (lhs) and passanger (rhs) seat are exposing air bags and i am worried that they may deploy picture of drivers side seat attached
Other Audi TT Roadster years
← 2013 TT Roadster · 2017 TT Roadster →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 TT Roadster | 2 | 1 |
| 2017 TT Roadster | 0 | 2 |
| 2016 | 3 | 2 |
| 2013 TT Roadster | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 TT Roadster | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Audi TT Roadster?
Owners most often report air bags, electrical system, seats problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Audi TT Roadster?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2016 Audi TT Roadster a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other TT Roadster model years, the 2016 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.