2016 Audi TT Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
No verdict The 2016 Audi TT has a complaint index of 55, ranking 6th out of 12 model years for reported problems. NHTSA lists 3 complaints and 2 recalls, both tied to airbags and the fuel system, with a median failure mileage of 30,250 miles.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 55/100
- #6 of 12 TT years
- Verdict
- No verdict
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 3
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 2
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Airbags
- Best nearby year
- —
- no alternative with data
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 26
- 23 city / 30 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
Top 2016 Audi TT problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Airbags3 (100%)
- Structure & Body2 (67%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Owners report the plastic trim housing near the front seat headrests popping open or pulling away from the seat frame.
- This trim covers the area where the side airbags are stored and deploy from during a crash.
- Some owners describe the same loose or broken trim on both driver and passenger seats.
- One owner reported a dashboard warning for a safety system malfunction along with an airbag and passenger seat recognition light coming on intermittently.
- Failures were reported at a median mileage of 30,250 miles.
2016 Audi TT recalls
2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 22V543000Jul 27, 2022Airbags1,216 vehicles
Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module
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.
- NHTSA 20V076000Feb 12, 2020Fuel System8,572 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
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.
2016 Audi TT fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 23 MPG
- Highway
- 30 MPG
- Combined
- 26 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,500
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2016 compared with other TT years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2016 Audi TT reliable?
- NHTSA data gives the 2016 Audi TT a complaint index of 55, which ranks 6th out of 12 model years for the TT. It has fewer reported complaints than several other years, but two recalls affect it.
- What problems does the 2016 Audi TT have?
- NHTSA complaints for the 2016 Audi TT center on airbags, specifically seat trim housing near the headrests popping open or breaking, which covers the side airbag storage area. All 3 complaints on file are in this category.
- Does the 2016 Audi TT have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2016 Audi TT: one for a front-passenger airbag module replacement (campaign 22V543000) and one for a fuel tank heat shield bracket that could damage the fuel tank in a crash (campaign 20V076000).
- How does the 2016 Audi TT compare to other TT model years?
- The 2016 TT's complaint index of 55 ranks 6th worst out of 12 years with data. Years like 2009 (index 100) and 2008 (index 91) rank worse, while years like 2007 (index 36) and 2011 (index 45) rank better.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2016 Audi TT?
- The EPA rates the 2016 Audi TT at 26 mpg combined (23 city / 30 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,500.