Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2016 Audi TT peaked in 2020, with 2 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
2016 Audi TT
Roadster, gasoline, AWD/All-Wheel Drive, built in Hungary. Owner complaints on file from Feb 4, 2020 to Sep 21, 2025.
Recall campaigns covering this model year29,788 vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints3Not enough peers on file
Severity index0.02016 roadsters average 14.3
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Components
100% of complaints about the 2016 Audi TT name airbags
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
2 recall campaigns cover the 2016 Audi TT
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22V-543 | Jul 27, 2022 | During air bag deployment, the front passenger air bag may explode or deploy improperly | Airbags | 1,216 | Part replacement |
| 20V-076 | Feb 12, 2020 | In the event of a crash, the fuel tank may become damaged by the fuel tank heat shield bracket | Fuel system | 8,572 | Repair or modification |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2016 Audi TT
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
3 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Sep 21, 2025Failure Sep 1, 2025Anaheim, CAAir 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 times. 3rd party auto repair confirmed service codes indicates it is a system failure.
NHTSA complaint 11688709 - Filed Aug 18, 2020Failure Dec 1, 201630,500 milesMaumelle, ARAir bags, Seats
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.
NHTSA complaint 11350113 - Filed Feb 4, 2020Failure Jul 1, 201930,000 milesClaymont, DEAir bags, Seats
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.
NHTSA complaint 11307087
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
496 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall; the 60 most recent are listed.
- TSB_2079732_2 Aug 11, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides information when there is a paint issue on alloy wheels. - TSB_2076945_2 Aug 20, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides information about leather care and seat repair. - TSB_2075120_3 Aug 11, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides information about the general approach for brake vibration concerns. - TSB_2074436_3 Aug 26, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides information when the horn sound quality is poor. - TSB_20741717_15 Aug 11, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides information on the GFF test plan required for AC compressor replacements regardless of the concern. - TSB_2072304_4 Aug 11, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides information when there is an ABS/ESC speed sensor implausible signal. - TSB_2069904_3 Aug 21, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides information for all models regarding brake sounds. - TSB_2069331_8 Aug 26, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides informaitn when there is a warning messsage; "Instrument cluster: fault. Limited warning messages. Please contact workshop"; DTC B200096. - TSB_2069078_4 Aug 21, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides information on the zirconium insercts in the brake piston (ceramic brakes only). - TSB_2068999_4 Aug 21, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This TSB describes a corrosion issue due to outside influence and the prohibition of warranty in these cases. - TSB_2068629_3 Aug 24, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides informaiotn when there are rattling/grinding noises reported from the front end. - TSB_2067132_4 Aug 21, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides information when there is corrosion on the friction survace of steel brake discs. - TSB_2082846_1 Jul 27, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides a statement regarding the bottleneck of supply for VW approved oil types VW 504.00 and VW 507.00. - TSB_2073747_4 Jul 9, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides informatoinw hent here are scratches or a coating on the cover of the instrument cluster, or particles inside of the housing. - TSB_2073282_1 Jul 9, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides information when there is a film/visible rings on the clear glass cover of the headlight when the dipped beam is switched on. - TSB_2082323_1 Jun 10, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides informaiton when the engine is not running smoothly, misfiring. - TSB_2074640_3 Jun 26, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides information when there is increased oil consumption; >0.5ltr/1000 km. - TSB_2069331_7 Jun 23, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides informaitn when there is a warning messsage; "Instrument cluster: fault. Limited warning messages. Please contact workshop"; DTC B200096. - TSB_2059335_7 Jun 23, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides information when there are noises from the area around the instrument cluster. - TSB_2052680_6 Jun 4, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This Reporting Obligation requires technicains to contact the Technical Assistance Center (TAC) in cases where the airbag/seatbelt is deployed/not deployed; general accident information; and fire and overheat damage. - TSB_2074729_3 Jun 23, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides informationwhen noises/vibration are detected from front of vehicle in dynamic mode. - TSB_2080517_4 May 22, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides informaiotn when the starter battery is discharged or defective. - TSB_2074808_4 May 6, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
The high-voltage batteries in electric vehicles are subject to various ageing effects which could lead to the energy content (energy density) being reduced. This reduction in the energy content, which is due to factors. Revised header. Added Model years - AOS-26-25 May 26, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: A software fix is needed to correct the issue: The ODIS Audi Brand update 2.41.1 is setting a ODS5003E error code when … - TSB_2080517_3 Apr 30, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides informaiotn when the starter battery is discharged or defective. - TSB_2070568_6 Apr 22, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides information about professional noise analysis with the VAS 611 015 PICO-NVH tool - TSB_2022032_12 Apr 30, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides diagnostic information for the vehicle locking system. - TSB_2081531_1 Mar 27, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This Reporting obligation requests that technicians contact the Technical Assistance Center (TAC) when the diagnostic tester refers to this reportin gobligation or to TPI 2033392. - TSB_2081409_1 Mar 26, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides informaiton regarding the Universal Traffic Recorder. - TSB_2081405_1 Mar 20, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides informaiotn about various infortainment system complaints. - TSB_2051095_11 Mar 13, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides information about where to download the Audi frequency app. - TSB_2024323_13 Mar 17, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides information when the parking assistance gives false warnings. - TSB_2024323_12 Mar 2, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides information when the parking assistance gives false warnings. - TSB_2023187_8 Mar 24, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides informaiotn regarding squeaking noises when steering or maneuvering. - DC_Audi_CF_ Airbag Mar 2, 2026 · Other
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent warning regarding counterfeit replacement airbag inflators that are being installed in used vehicles. - TSB_2080517_2 Feb 17, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides informaiotn when the starter battery is discharged or defective. - TSB_2059335_6 Feb 17, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This TSB provides information when there are noises from the area around the instrument cluster. - TSB_2052680_4 Feb 12, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This Reporting Obligation requires technicains to contact the Technical Assistance Center (TAC) in cases where the airbag/seatbelt is deployed/not deployed; general accident information; and fire and overheat damage. - TSB_2051095_10 Feb 20, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides information on the use of the Audi frequencly analysis app, and where the application can be downloaded. - TSB_2021205_10 Feb 20, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides information on VIN Plates, Safety Certification labels, and the ordering procedures. - TSB_2080681_1 Jan 21, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides information regarding contact checks for event memories, intermittent. - TSB_2074846_4 Jan 13, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides information about vibrations and rotational steering vibrations. - TSB_2074764_2 Jan 5, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides information when there are whining noises during deceleration in overrun between 70-50 mph. - TSB_2060750_5 Jan 14, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides information regarding UV leak additive for finding oil leaks. - TSB_2056019_5 Jan 5, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides information when the anti-theft alarm activates for no reason, or does not activate. - TSB_2080517_1 Dec 19, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides informaiotn when the starter battery is discharged or defective. - TSB_2061669_3 Dec 19, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides service infrmation for workshop mode with Audi connect vehicles. - TSB_2021205_9 Dec 16, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides information on VIN Plates, Safety Certification labels, and the ordering procedures. - TSB_2079652_2 Dec 11, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides information when the Emergency call LED in the roof module is not lit up green. - TSB_2074808_3 Dec 11, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides additoinal information to assist in determining the energy content of lithium-ion high-voltage batteries. - TSB_2074640_2 Dec 11, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides information when there is increased oil consumption; >0.5ltr/1000 km. - TSB_2028220_13 Dec 11, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides regarding visual damage for all vehicles. - TSB_2061397_2 Dec 3, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides information about voice recognition performance, and bluetooth call quality issues on the other end of the line. - TSB_2018187_18 Dec 9, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides information when there are speaker rattles, vibrations, or audio interference. - TSB_2069904_2 Oct 22, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides information for all models regarding brake sounds. - TSB_2079732_1 Oct 17, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides information when tehre is a paint issue on alloy wheels. - TSB_2075120_2 Oct 21, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides information regarding the general approach for all Audi vehicles regarding brake vibrations. - TSB_2074846_3 Oct 17, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This TSB provides information regarding rotational and other steerihng wheel vibrations. - TSB_2072304_3 Oct 17, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides information when there is an ABS/ESC speed sensor implausible signal. - TSB_2069078_3 Oct 21, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides information on the zirconium insercts in the brake piston (ceramic brakes only).
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.