Most common 2016 Audi TT Roadster problems
Share of the 3 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Audi TT Roadster complaints by model year
2016 Audi TT Roadster recalls (2)
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.
2016 Audi TT Roadster engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 6-speed dual-clutch | AWD | 23 / 30 / 26 |
EPA ratings. Class: Sports car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2016 Audi TT Roadster a good car?
That is a low number of complaints for a car on sale this long. So far owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA.
What is the most common problem with the 2016 Audi TT Roadster?
The air bags — 2 complaints, 67% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the seats (1) and electrical system (1).
How many recalls does the 2016 Audi TT Roadster have?
There are 2 recalls for the 2016 Audi TT Roadster, the most recent from January 11, 2019 (inflator module). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
At what mileage do 2016 Audi TT Roadster problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 4,000 miles; 100% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
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.