Model-year record
2016 Audi TT
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Complaints filed
2
Reports to NHTSA, 2016
Safety recalls
2
NHTSA campaigns on record
NHTSA crash test
Not rated
Overall NCAP rating
Combined MPG
26
EPA estimate
Known issues
Air Bags issues account for the largest share of owner complaints (100% of 2 reports).
Share of all 2 NHTSA complaints for this model year, grouped by the component owners named. Bars are scaled to the largest category. Examples: ODI 11350113, ODI 11307087.
Individual complaint reports(2)
Showing the 2 most recent reportsAir BagsAug 2020 · ODI 11350113Details +Close −
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.
- Reported
- Aug 2020
- Incident date
- Dec 2016
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
Air BagsFeb 2020 · ODI 11307087Details +Close −
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 AIRBAGS ARE STORED. VEHICLE HAS BEEN STATIONARY. OCCURS WITH TEMPERATURE CHANGES OR WORSENS WHEN PASSENGER/DRIVER IN RESPECTIVE SEAT.
- Reported
- Feb 2020
- Incident date
- Jul 2019
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
Recalls(2)
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Fuel SystemDec 2020 · 20V076000Details +Close −
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.
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 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20BX.
Open full NHTSA recall record →Air Bags · 22V543000Details +Close −
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.
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 service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69DY and 61C1.
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Investigations
0 NHTSA investigations on record
No investigations are on record as of Jul 2026. An empty record is not a clean bill of health.
Crash-test ratings
2016 Audi TT C AWD NHTSA source
- Overall
- Not rated
- Frontal
- Not rated
- Side
- Not rated
- Rollover
- Not rated
2016 Audi TT 2 DR AWD NHTSA source
- Overall
- Not rated
- Frontal
- Not rated
- Side
- Not rated
- Rollover
- Not rated
Fuel economy by trim
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TT Roadster quattro | 2.0L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S6) | 23 | 30 | 26 |
| TT Coupe quattro | 2.0L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S6) | 23 | 30 | 26 |
| TTS Coupe | 2.0L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S6) | 23 | 27 | 25 |
EPA laboratory estimates by trim and engine. Actual mileage varies with driving, weather, load, and maintenance. EPA source.
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2016 Audi TT: frequently asked
What does the complaint record show for the 2016 Audi TT?
Owners filed 2 NHTSA complaints about the 2016 Audi TT. This is raw owner-reported complaint volume with no production or exposure normalization, so it is not a reliability score or a best/worst-year ranking.
What are the most common problems on the 2016 Audi TT?
The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (100% of complaints).
How many recalls does the 2016 Audi TT have?
2 recalls have been issued that affect the 2016 Audi TT, covering components such as fuel system. Check the VIN with NHTSA and ask a dealer to confirm remedy eligibility; federal no-charge requirements have an age limit, though manufacturers may offer more coverage.
What gas mileage does the 2016 Audi TT get?
The EPA rates the 2016 Audi TT between 25 and 26 mpg combined, depending on trim and drivetrain.