2017 AUDI TT ROADSTER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
14
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2017 AUDI TT ROADSTER
The 2017 AUDI TT ROADSTER has received a total of 0 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. 14 technical service bulletins have been issued by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. for this model year.
Recalls for the 2017 AUDI TT ROADSTER
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2017 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 2017 AUDI TT ROADSTER
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2017 AUDI TT ROADSTER.
Safety Rating for the 2017 AUDI TT ROADSTER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2017 AUDI TT ROADSTER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2017 AUDI TT ROADSTER
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. has issued 14 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2017 AUDI TT ROADSTER. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
Circular34H8rev2 — STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Over time, affected vehicles may develop gearbox noise due to an insufficient supply of oil within the gearbox. REVISED. This document also applies to the A3 Cabriolet.
A9019132054517_1 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
This bulletin contains a software update for when there is a sporadic failure of the Audi virtual cockpit.
A741824 2042470- — SEATS
This bulletin contains repair information for the side trim panel, it specifies what car requires the side airbag and airbag plate.
SSP 920273 — ENGINE
Self study book covering the new 2.5L engine offered in the TTRS and S3.
SSP 920273 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Self study book covering the new 2.5L engine offered in the TTRS and S3.
A911729 2047965- — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This informational bulletin states when vehicles will no longer support the old 30 pin connector Apple products.
A741723 2042470- — AIR BAGS
This bulletin contains repair information for the side trim panel, it specifies what car requires the side airbag and airbag plate.
SM 17-2017 EN — EQUIPMENT
This special notice is to inform dealers to return all part numbers listed and order successor part numbers going forward.
12-21-2016 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Under Infotainment Section: ADDED: "Audi smartphone integration: Apple® CarPlay and Google? Android Auto integration (if applicable)"
SM 116-2016 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This special notice is to inform dealers to return all part numbers in the document that meet the inspection criteria.
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2017 AUDI TT ROADSTER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the AUDI TT ROADSTER
- 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 — 4 complaints
- 2017 AUDI TT ROADSTER (current)
- 2018 AUDI TT ROADSTER — 2 complaints
- 2019 AUDI TT ROADSTER — 0 complaints
- 2020 AUDI TT ROADSTER — 0 complaints
- 2022 AUDI TT ROADSTER — 0 complaints