2016 Audi Tt problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Seats (2) · Air Bags (1)
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Safety recalls (2)
Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module 2022-07-27 · campaign 22V543000 · 1,216 vehicles
Defect: 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 2020-02-12 · campaign 20V076000 · 8,572 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Service bulletins (504)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-25 · TSB_2083409_1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin states that technicians are required to report to the manufacturer when a vehicle has flooded, and specify the height to which the vehicle has been flooded.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-25 · TSB_2052680_2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information for reporting safety related information to the manufacturer.
Steering 2026-09-22 · TSB_2074846_5 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information about vibrations and rotational steering vibrations.
Visibility/Wiper 2026-09-22 · TSB_2020552_15 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides service information regarding exterior glass cleaning.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-15 · TSB_2030471_9 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information when the license plate mounting bracket threded inserts are stripped.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-09 · SM 39-2026 · Other
this special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
Showing the 6 most recent of 504 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2025-09-21 · Air Bags“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. safety at risk should there be an accident and airbag not deployed. warning lights have been on since september 1, 2025. it comes on and off at random …”
2020-08-18 · Seats · 30,500 mi“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 warranty period.…”
2020-02-04 · Seats · 30,000 mi“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 seat, near the headrest. this is where the side …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.