The 2016 Audi TT is associated with 2 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 4 safety recall campaigns in the federal safety database. The most frequently reported component area is AIR BAGS,SEATS, accounting for 2 reports (100% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 17 certified vehicle configurations spanning 3l 6-cyl and 2l 4-cyl configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 23 to 30 MPG combined. Detailed NHTSA crash-test ratings are not available in the current AutoUtility dataset for this model year.
Key Data Findings
- • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 2 reports
- • Safety Recall Campaigns: 4 campaigns
- • Top Reported Defect Area: AIR BAGS,SEATS (2 / 100%)
- • NHTSA Overall Safety Rating: Not rated by NHTSA
- • EPA Efficiency: 23–30 MPG (17 variants)
Data Note: Compiled directly from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.
| Variant | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Highway | Combined | EV Range | Est. Annual Fuel Cost |
| A6 quattro Diesel | 3L 6-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 25 MPG | 38 MPG | 30 MPG | — | $2,650 / yr |
| A7 quattro Diesel | 3L 6-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 25 MPG | 38 MPG | 30 MPG | — | $2,650 / yr |
| A3 quattro | 2L 4-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S6) | 24 MPG | 33 MPG | 27 MPG | — | $2,300 / yr |
| A3 Cabriolet quattro | 2L 4-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S6) | 23 MPG | 32 MPG | 26 MPG | — | $2,350 / yr |
| A5 quattro | 2L 4-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 22 MPG | 32 MPG | 26 MPG | — | $2,900 / yr |
| A4 quattro | 2L 4-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 22 MPG | 32 MPG | 26 MPG | — | $2,900 / yr |
| A6 quattro | 2L 4-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 22 MPG | 32 MPG | 25 MPG | — | $3,050 / yr |
| A7 quattro | 3L 6-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 20 MPG | 29 MPG | 24 MPG | — | $3,150 / yr |
| A6 quattro | 3L 6-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 20 MPG | 29 MPG | 24 MPG | — | $3,150 / yr |
| A5 quattro | 2L 4-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 21 MPG | 30 MPG | 24 MPG | — | $3,150 / yr |
| A5 Cabriolet quattro | 2L 4-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 21 MPG | 29 MPG | 24 MPG | — | $3,150 / yr |
| A4 quattro | 2L 4-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 21 MPG | 30 MPG | 24 MPG | — | $3,150 / yr |
| allroad quattro | 2L 4-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 21 MPG | 28 MPG | 24 MPG | — | $3,150 / yr |
| Q3 quattro | 2L 4-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 20 MPG | 28 MPG | 23 MPG | — | $3,300 / yr |
| TT Roadster quattro | 2L 4-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S6) | 23 MPG | 30 MPG | 26 MPG | — | $2,350 / yr |
| TT Coupe quattro | 2L 4-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S6) | 23 MPG | 30 MPG | 26 MPG | — | $2,350 / yr |
| TTS Coupe | 2L 4-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S6) | 23 MPG | 27 MPG | 25 MPG | — | $3,050 / yr |
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.
| Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant | Overall Rating | Frontal Crash | Side Crash | Rollover Rating | Rollover Risk |
| 2 DR AWD | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | — |
| C AWD | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | — |
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as No and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as No in official NHTSA records for tested 2016 Audi TT models.
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Top Reported Problem Categories
Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA
Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.
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Affected Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect Summary: 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.
Free Manufacturer 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.
Affected Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Defect Summary: 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 .
Free Manufacturer 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.
Affected Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015 Passat, 2015-2016 Eos, 2015-2017 CC, 2016-2017 TT Roadster, TT Coupe, 2017 Audi R8 Coupe, and R8 Spyder vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.
Free Manufacturer Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator with an alternative inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 4, 2019. Volkswagen owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298; Audi owners may contact Audi at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69S8 (Audi) and 69Y5 (Volkswagen).
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