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2016 AUDI TT

2 recalls Risk Grade: D+ Most severe issue: Critical

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service.

Known Safety Recalls

Critical #20V076000 Plain English
Component

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
Your 2016-2019 Audi TT has a potential fuel tank issue. In a crash, the heat shield bracket might damage the fuel tank.
Risk if Unfixed
If the fuel tank is damaged, it could leak fuel, which increases the risk of a fire.
Free Fix
You'll receive a free fix: a protective cap will be installed on the fuel tank heat shield bracket by a dealership.
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Original — What Happened
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 .
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A damaged fuel tank may leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.
Original — 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.
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High Priority #22V543000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
Your vehicle has a faulty front passenger air bag inflator module that may not work properly in the event of an accident, which could lead to a malfunction during air bag deployment.
Risk if Unfixed
If the air bag inflator explodes, it could send sharp metal fragments into the passenger compartment, causing serious injury or even death. If the air bag doesn't deploy correctly, it may not protect you properly in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Free Fix
You should take your vehicle to a dealership, where they will replace the faulty air bag module free of charge. You can contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834 for more information and to schedule the repair.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — 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.
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1 recall
AIR BAGS
1 recall

Other AUDI TT Years

2023
1 recall
2019
1 recall
2018
1 recall
2017
1 recall
2010
1 recall
2009
2 recalls
2008
2 recalls
2006
1 recall
2005
1 recall
2004
2 recalls
2003
1 recall
2002
2 recalls
2001
5 recalls
2000
6 recalls

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