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2016 Audi TT Roadster

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2016 TT Roadster.

Transmission Automatic (AM-S6)

The 2016 Audi TT Roadster is equipped with a six-speed automated manual transmission (AM-S6) and EPA-estimated fuel economy of 23 mpg city, 30 mpg highway, and 26 mpg combined. Within the context of the model’s reliability history, this year demonstrates a stable profile, having generated only two owner complaints—clustered in air bag and seat systems—alongside two recalls. This limited documentation of defects suggests minimal reported issues for researchers examining long-term ownership data.

Model year20182016

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

EPA fuel economy23/30/26 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 47 · 540 CCA battery, OE oil filter 06L115562B. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 47 · 540 CCAOEM · verified
Tire sizeP245/40R18OEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter06L115562B
Engine air filter5Q0129620B
Spark plug06K905601B
Battery000915089BD alt 000915089BC
Front wiper blades8S1998002
Serpentine belt06L903137A
Cabin air filter5Q0819669

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (AM-S6)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length164.6 in
Overall width72 in
Overall height53.1 in
Wheelbase98.8 in
Curb weight3373 lb
Track (front / rear)61.8 / 61 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)59/41

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined23 / 30 / 26 mpg
DrivetrainAll-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine VW Part Number G052145S2 in the differential, DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque the oil drain plug to 18.4 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidAudi part number G052182A2
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity7.3
Brake FluidDOT 4
Differential Gear OilVW Part Number G052145S2
Differential Gear Oil Capacity1.9-2.1
Engine CoolantUse Audi coolant G13 TL-VW774J
Engine Coolant Capacity10.5 qt
Power Steering FluidAudi part number G004 000 M2

Engine torques

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts6.6
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts18.4
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug18.4 ft-lbs
Engine Valve Cover Bolts7.2

Chassis torques

Transfer Case Fill Plug11.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain PlugBevel box: 44.0, Haldex Clutch: 22.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel HubHex bolt: Step 1:
Rear Wheel HubHex bolt: Step 1:

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Spark Plug ManufacturerDenso
Spark Plug Torque22 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.04-1.21 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity3.40-4.10 oz
Standard BCI Group Number47
Standard BCI Cranking Performance540 cca
Optional BCI Group Number94R

Service checks

Pressure Test14.5 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief20-23 psi
Fuel Pump Pressure Maximum87
Residual Pressure44 psi
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)72.5-116 psi
Residual Pressure43 psi
Engine Compression159-203 PSI @ RPM / Max variation 44 psi

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 22.0; Rear: 26 Use; Front: 1LJ; Rear: 26
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 147.5; Rear: 66 Use; Front: 147 Use; Rear: 66 Use
ABS Sensor Torque6.6 / NS
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.079; Rear: 0.079 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront w/1LJ and 1ZD:

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter at 5,000 mi; spark plugs at 35,000 mi; coolant at 15,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 15,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

At 5,000 miBrake Line (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · Disc Brake Caliper (inspect) · Engine Assembly (leak inspection) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 10,000 miBrake Line (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · Disc Brake Caliper (inspect) · Engine Assembly (leak inspection) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
At 15,000 miAir Conditioning Evaporator Case Drain (inspect) · Battery (inspect) · Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (lubricate) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level)
Every 20,000 miAir Conditioning Evaporator Case Drain (inspect) · Battery (inspect) · Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (lubricate) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level)
At 35,000 miBrake Rotor (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace) · Transmission Fluid & Filter (replace)
Every 40,000 miBrake Rotor (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace) · Transmission Fluid & Filter (replace)
At 55,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Air Filter Housing (clean)
Every 60,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Air Filter Housing (clean)
At 75,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Drive Belt Tensioner (inspect)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The federal record for this vehicle is notably thin, covering only 2012 and 2013 in its year-by-year data, with a single complaint each year and zero recalls or investigations across both — though TSBs jumped from 400 to 731, suggesting Audi was actively issuing technical service bulletins to address dealer-level fixes even as consumer complaints stayed minimal. The 2016 target year itself shows just 2 complaints, both concentrated in the Air Bags and Seats categories, with zero crash or fire complaints reported — a low volume that, while positive on its face, also reflects a limited federal dataset that may underrepresent the full picture. Because the year-by-year record does not extend through 2016, it is impossible to place the target year within a complete generational trend arc or compare it directly to adjacent model years for recall or investigation activity. The data does not specify root causes for the air bag and seat complaints, so no definitive mechanical conclusion can be drawn from these figures alone. **Bottom line: the available federal data is too sparse to either condemn or confidently endorse the 2016 TT Roadster — buyers should supplement this with a independent pre-purchase inspection focused on air bag and seat systems, and review the vehicle's specific VIN for any open recalls before committing.**

2
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
0
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
2
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 2 complaints on record, top 1 components.

Air Bags,Seats2

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

20V076000Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank AssemblyReported 12/02/2020

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… 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…

22V543000Air Bags:Frontal:Passenger Side:Inflator ModuleReported 27/07/2022

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… 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…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

Does the 2016 TT Roadster have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the TT Roadster get?

EPA figures are 23 city / 30 highway / 26 combined mpg.