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2016 Audi TTProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2016 Audi TT, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 22V-543 the manufacturer reports only 62% of affected cars repaired.

2016 Audi TT
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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Lowest repair rate 62%Owner complaints30 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage30kAir bags, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 21, 2025. Updated daily. Photo: Harvey Bold, CC BY 4.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2016 Audi TT has problems

3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Air bags30
Seats20

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

2016 Audi TT recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

62%repaired · 2025 Q2

Passenger side: inflator module

Recall 22V-543 · Jul 27, 2022 · 1,216 vehicles · 759 repaired

Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

89%repaired · 2021 Q2

Storage: tank assembly

Recall 20V-076 · Feb 12, 2020 · 8,572 vehicles · 7,637 repaired

Risk. A damaged fuel tank may leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Audi.

Best & worst years

2016 vs. every other TT year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the TT median. How we score

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2016 Audi TT safety ratings

2016 Audi TT 2 DR AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: Optional
In owners' words

What TT owners report

Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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…
Complaint 11688709 · Sep 21, 2025
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…
Complaint 11350113 · Aug 18, 2020 · 30,500 miles
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…
Complaint 11307087 · Feb 4, 2020 · 30,000 miles

Own a 2016 TT?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.