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.
The worst 2016 Audi TT Roadster problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Airbags2
- Electrical1
- Seats1
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- Airbags2
- Electrical1
- Seats1
Recalls 2
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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 Audi at 1‑800‑253‑2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69S8 (Audi) and 69Y5 (Volkswagen).
Recall number 19V014000 · Recall details
Electrical system: software
- What is wrong
- 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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 16V642000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2016 Audi TT Roadster 446
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This bulletin provides informaiton on the use of the PICO-NVH tool (VAS 611 015).
- This bulletin proides service information when there is a prompt to take over the steering wheel (hands...
- This bulletin provides information when the starter battery is discharged or malfunctioning.
- This bulletin provides information to aid in diagnosing the vehicle locking system.
- This bulletin provides information when the engine is not runing smoothly; all gas engines.
- This bulletin provides information on VIN plates, Safety Certification labels, and ordering procedures.
- This bulletin provides infomraiton when the exterior lights have moisture accumulation.
- This bulletin provides information for reporting safety related information to the manufacturer.
- This bulletin states that technicians are required to report to the manufacturer when a vehicle has...
- This bulletin provides service information regarding exterior glass cleaning.
What 2016 Audi TT Roadster owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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.
Driver (lhs) and passanger (rhs) seat are exposing air bags and I am worried that they may deploy picture of drivers side seat attached
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Questions about the 2016 Audi TT Roadster
Is the 2016 Audi TT Roadster reliable?
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2016 Audi TT Roadster, 1.5 times a typical TT Roadster model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2016 Audi TT Roadster?
Airbags, with 2 complaints. Next is electrical (1).
How many recalls does the 2016 Audi TT Roadster have?
2 recalls, covering air bags and electrical system.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Audi TT Roadster airbags?
Yes, 1 recall: 19V014000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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