Model year 2016 · Subcompact Cars

2016 Audi TT Coupe: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2016 Audi TT Coupe at 26 mpg combined across 1 version. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls and 3 owner complaints for this model year.

Safety recalls

2

EPA combined mpg

26

NHTSA overall rating

—

Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT

NHTSA lists this vehicle as TT.

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Audi dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2016 Audi TT Coupe recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 2 safety recalls for the 2016 Audi TT Coupe, newest first.

Air bags: Frontal: Passenger side: Inflator module

NHTSA 22V543000 Reported Jul 27, 2022
Filed by
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. 69DY, 61C1)
Units affected
1,216 (estimate)
Problem
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.
Risk
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in serious injury or death. An improper air bag deployment may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing their risk of injury in a crash.
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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Fuel system, gasoline: Storage: Tank assembly

NHTSA 20V076000 Reported Feb 12, 2020
Filed by
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. 20BX)
Units affected
8,572 (estimate)
Problem
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 .
Risk
A damaged fuel tank may leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.
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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2016 Audi TT Coupe fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2016 Audi TT Coupe EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
TT Coupe quattro2.0L 4-cyl turboAutomatic 6-speedAll-Wheel DriveRegular23/30/26 mpg$2,600336

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2016 Audi TT Coupe crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2016 Audi TT Coupe NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2016 Audi TT 2 DR AWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—No
2016 Audi TT 2 DR AWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—No
2016 Audi TT C AWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—No
2016 Audi TT C AWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—No

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2016 Audi TT Coupe owner complaints

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Audi TT Coupe, most recently on Sep 21, 2025. 0 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 0 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2016 Audi TT Coupe complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Air bags3
Seats2

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Audi TT Coupe model years

Audi TT Coupe by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2018 TT Coupe26 mpg10—
2017 TT Coupe26 mpg10—
2015 TT Coupe26 mpg———

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Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
  • Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
  • Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
  • Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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