Complaints by model year
* Complaints compared with the median TT Roadster year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common Audi TT Roadster problems
Latest Audi TT Roadster recalls
Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module
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.
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.
Exterior lighting
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.
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.
Frequently asked questions
What years of the Audi TT Roadster should you avoid?
None of the Audi TT Roadster years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.
What are the most common Audi TT Roadster problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the air bags (2), seats (1) and electrical system (1). Airbag complaints peak in the 2016 model year.
How many recalls has the Audi TT Roadster had?
2 recalls across 2016–2017. The model year with the most is 2016.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.