2016 AUDI TT ROADSTER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
4
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
42
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2016 AUDI TT ROADSTER
The 2016 AUDI TT ROADSTER has received a total of 4 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. 42 technical service bulletins have been issued by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Air Bags (2 complaints), Electrical System (1 complaint), and Seats (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2016 AUDI TT ROADSTER
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2016 AUDI TT ROADSTER, potentially affecting up to 279,184 vehicles.
Recall 19V014000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
| 119,394 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
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...
View full details →Recall 16V642000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
| 79,895 vehicles affected
Defect: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2016 TT roadster, A3 cabriolet, A3 sedan and A3 e-tron, 2016-2017 TT coupe, 2017 A4 sedan and Q7 and 2015-2017 Q3 vehicles. The affected vehicles may have been programmed with new software that inadvertently makes the side marker lights inoperative in conjunction with the parking lights or the headlights....
Consequence: If the side marker lights do not illuminate, the vehicle may be less visible at night, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will upload revised software to correct the issue, free of charge. This recall began November 2016. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 97CB.
View full details →Recall 16V642000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
| 79,895 vehicles affected
Defect: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2016 TT roadster, A3 cabriolet, A3 sedan and A3 e-tron, 2016-2017 TT coupe, 2017 A4 sedan and Q7 and 2015-2017 Q3 vehicles. The affected vehicles may have been programmed with new software that inadvertently makes the side marker lights inoperative in conjunction with the parking lights or the headlights....
Consequence: If the side marker lights do not illuminate, the vehicle may be less visible at night, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will upload revised software to correct the issue, free of charge. This recall began November 2016. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 97CB.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2016 AUDI TT ROADSTER
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 AUDI TT ROADSTER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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 LATER (JULY 13, 2017). I HAVE CONTACTED A NEARBY AUDI DEALERSHIP.
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.
DRIVER (LHS) AND PASSANGER (RHS) SEAT ARE EXPOSING AIR BAGS AND I AM WORRIED THAT THEY MAY DEPLOY PICTURE OF DRIVERS SIDE SEAT ATTACHED
Safety Rating for the 2016 AUDI TT ROADSTER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2016 AUDI TT ROADSTER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2016 AUDI TT ROADSTER
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. has issued 42 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2016 AUDI TT ROADSTER. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
Dealer 91U7_rev1 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Infotainment System Software - Security Patch - Revised Also includes 2015 A3 Cabriolet, 2016 TT Roadster, 2015-2016 A3 Cabriolet, 2016 A3 Sportback
Dealer 91U7 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Infotainment System Software - Security Patch 2015 A3 Sedan, S3 Sedan, A3 Cabriolet, 2016 A3 Cabriolet, A3 Sedan, A3 Sportback, A6 Sedan, A7, Q7, RS7, S3 Sedan, S6, S7, TT Coupe, TT Roadster, 2017 A4 Sedan, Q7, R8 Coupe
A0019212052680_1 — SEAT BELTS
This bulletin contains instructions for additional reporting requirements for safety related inquiries (airbag/seatbelts, accidents, fire and overheat damage). 2008-2021A3, 2015-2021A3 Cabrio, 2005-2016 A3 Sportback, 1999-2021 A4, 2010-2021 A4 allroad, 1999-2012 A4 Avant, 2003-2009 A4 Cabrio, 2010-2021 A5 Cabrio, 2008-2021 A5 Coupe, 2018-2021 A5 Sportback, 1999-2021A6, 1999-2011A6 Avant, 2008-2020 A7, 1999-2021...
SM 185-2018 — EQUIPMENT
The part numbers listed in the document are to be returned if they meet the criteria provided
A391822 2043144- — EQUIPMENT
This technical service bulletin provides repair instructions for the all-wheel drive coupling.
A401881 2044060- — SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER
This technical service bulletin asks the reader to check for improperly installed or deformed front shock bellows and to replace if necessary.
A911762 2046489 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This bulletin contains information on how to diagnose if the speakers have a hardware restriction that causes them to sound like they have been blown.
A401764 2047759- — SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER
This bulletin contains repair instructions for when the protective sleeve for the shock absorber is out of alignment and causes a queaking or creaking noise.
SM 17-2017 EN — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
This special notice is to inform dealers to return all part numbers listed and order successor part numbers going forward.
A911706 2046489- — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
This bulletin contains information on how to diagnose if the speakers have a hardware restriction that causes them to sound like they have been blown.
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2016 AUDI TT ROADSTER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the AUDI TT ROADSTER
- 2011 AUDI TT ROADSTER — 0 complaints
- 2012 AUDI TT ROADSTER — 2 complaints
- 2013 AUDI TT ROADSTER — 3 complaints
- 2014 AUDI TT ROADSTER — 0 complaints
- 2015 AUDI TT ROADSTER — 0 complaints
- 2016 AUDI TT ROADSTER (current)
- 2017 AUDI TT ROADSTER — 0 complaints
- 2018 AUDI TT ROADSTER — 2 complaints
- 2019 AUDI TT ROADSTER — 0 complaints
- 2020 AUDI TT ROADSTER — 0 complaints