2016 Audi TT Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other TT years
- Not enough data 11th of 17 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. That ranks 11th out of 17 TT model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (3 complaints, 100%), typically at around 30,250 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 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 | 3 | 100% | 30,250 | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 67% | 30,250 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2016 Audi TT recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module
Problem: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016 Audi TT Roadster, TT Coupe, S3 Sedan, R8 Coupe, A3 Sedan, A3 Etron, A3 Cabriolet, 2016 Golf Sportwagen, Golf R, Golf GTI, Golf A7, and E Golf vehicles. During air bag deployment, the front passenger air bag may explode or deploy improperly.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in serious injury or death. An improper air bag deployment may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing their risk of injury in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the front-passenger air bag module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 16, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69DY and 61C1.
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
Problem: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Audi TT Roadster Quattro and TT Coupe Quattro vehicles. In the event of a crash, the fuel tank may become damaged by the fuel tank heat shield bracket .
Risk: A damaged fuel tank may leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a protective cap on the fuel tank heat shield bracket, free of charge. The recall began March 19, 2020. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20BX.
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.
Driving on my commute to work. Airbag and passenger seat recognition light came on. Error on my car screen says safety system malfunction. Undetermined if itâs both the driver and or passenger seat. Safety at risk should there be an accident and airbag not deployed. Warning lights have been on…
The trim on both sides of the front seats is loose and broken, i am concerned that the airbag won't deploy properly if not addressed by audi. The dealership wants $2700 to fix this issue. I have contacted audi customer care and they have advised that it is customer pay due to being outside the…
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 the passenger…
Other Audi TT years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 TT | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 TT | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 TT | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 TT | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 | 3 | 2 |
| 2011 TT | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 TT | 4 | 1 |
| 2009 TT | 12 | 2 |
| 2008 TT | 14 | 2 |
| 2007 TT | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 TT | 4 | 0 |
| 2005 TT | 11 | 0 |
| 2004 TT | 25 | 1 |
| 2003 TT | 13 | 0 |
| 2002 TT | 38 | 0 |
| 2001 TT | 120 | 3 |
| 2000 TT | 73 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Audi TT?
Owners most often report air bags, seats problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Audi TT?
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 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other TT model years, the 2016 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.