2016 Audi TT Roadster Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2 safety recalls on file

The 2016 Audi TT Roadster has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (2 reports).

2Recalls
3Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2016 Audi TT Roadster recalls

Driver Airbag Inflator Can Explode, Spraying Metal

Recall 19V014Jan 11, 2019119,394 vehicles affected

The driver's frontal airbag inflator can build up excessive internal pressure when the airbag deploys.

Side marker lights may not work, raising crash risk at night

Recall 16V642Sep 6, 201679,895 vehicles affected

Some vehicles may have been programmed with new software that inadvertently disables the side marker lights when the parking lights or headlights are on.

Most common 2016 Audi TT Roadster problems

Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Air Bags2
Seats1
Electrical System1

What owners report

2017-07-13, Electrical System
ADAPTIVE HEADLIGHTS: ERROR POPPED UP FOR ADAPTIVE HEADLIGHTS WHEN STARTING CAR. ERROR WENT AWAY THE NEXT TIME THE CAR WAS STARTED. PREVIOUSLY HAD SOFTWARE UPDATED FOR SIDE MARKER RECALL IN DECEMBER 2016. TOOK CAR TO AUDI DEALERSHIP (JULY 13, 2017) AND THEY SAID THERE WAS A SECOND RECALL, AND PROCEEDED TO UPDATE THE SOFTWARE FOR THE HEADLIGHTS. I HAVE NOT SEEN A RECALL ISSUED FOR THIS PROBLEM / SOFTWARE UPDATE.
2017-07-13, Air Bags
TAKATA RECALL - 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. THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, PARKED IN A GARAGE OVERNIGHT. CLEAR WEATHER AND ABOUT 70-75 DEGREES THE DAY BEFORE, IN THE 50 DEGREE RANGE AT NIGHT. DISCOVERED THE ANOMALY WITH THE DRIVER'S SIDE THE NEXT MORNING WHEN GETTING INTO THE CAR (JULY 9, 2017). DISCOVERED THE ANOMALY WITH THE PASSENGER SIDE A FEW DAYS L
2016-10-16, Air Bags
DRIVER (LHS) AND PASSANGER (RHS) SEAT ARE EXPOSING AIR BAGS AND I AM WORRIED THAT THEY MAY DEPLOY PICTURE OF DRIVERS SIDE SEAT ATTACHED

2016 Audi TT Roadster questions

Does the 2016 Audi TT Roadster have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2016 Audi TT Roadster: Driver Airbag Inflator Can Explode, Spraying Metal; Side marker lights may not work, raising crash risk at night. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2016 Audi TT Roadster?

Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (2), Seats (1), Electrical System (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2016 Audi TT Roadster has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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