2016 Audi TT Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2016 Audi TT, and owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2016 Audi TT
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Inflator module (air bags)
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.
Remedy: 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…
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Tank assembly (fuel system)
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 .
Remedy: 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…
3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2016 Audi TT have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 30,250 miles. Complaints peaked in 2020 with 2 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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 it’s both the driver and or passenger seat. S”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 21, 2025 · Air bags
“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 conta”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 18, 2020 · Air bags
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2016 Audi TT Roadster (TT Roadster quattro). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 26 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 23 / 30 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Two Seaters |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 2 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (AM-S6) |
Compare Audi TT model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Audi TT model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 Audi TT | 5 | 73 |
| 2001 Audi TT | 3 | 120 |
| 2002 Audi TT | 0 | 38 |
| 2003 Audi TT | 0 | 13 |
| 2004 Audi TT | 1 | 25 |
| 2005 Audi TT | 0 | 11 |
| 2006 Audi TT | 0 | 4 |
| 2007 Audi TT | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 Audi TT | 2 | 14 |
| 2009 Audi TT | 2 | 12 |
| 2010 Audi TT | 1 | 4 |
| 2011 Audi TT | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 Audi TT | 2 | 3 |
| 2017 Audi TT | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 Audi TT | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 Audi TT | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 Audi TT | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2016 Audi TT
How do I know if my 2016 Audi TT has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2016 Audi TT; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Audi dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 20V076000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.