Model year guide

2016 Audi tt

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2016 Audi tt is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

2016 Audi tt — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2016 Audi tt at a glance

Safety recalls2
Owner complaints2

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2016 Audi tt recalls 2

Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly NHTSA Campaign #20V076000 · 12/02/2020

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 .

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.

Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module NHTSA Campaign #22V543000 · 27/07/2022

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.

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.

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2016 Audi tt common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Air Bags
Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.
Seats
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.

2016 Audi tt trims & engines on record

Trims
quattro
Engines
2.0L 4-cyl 220 hp

2016 Audi tt vehicles on record

2016 Audi tt 2016 Audi tt quattroTRUC5AFV2G1032501

Other Audi tt model years

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2016 Audi tt — frequently asked questions

Does the 2016 Audi tt have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2016 Audi tt. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

What are the most common problems with the 2016 Audi tt?

Across all 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are air bags, seats.

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.