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2000-2023 · 16 model years

Audi TT Problems by year

Owners have filed 300 complaints about the Audi TT across 16 model years, and it has 14 recalls. The 2001 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (130), while 2007 has far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the electrical system, followed by the transmission & drivetrain.

Most complaints for its age2001130 complaints · 5 recallsSee the 2001
Complaints
300
Recalls
14
Crashes
8
Fires
3
Injuries
4
Deaths
0

TT complaints by model year

Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
20230100-C
20190100-B
20180100-B
20170100-A
20160200-C
20100100-A
20090200-C
20080200-C
20071000Engine & coolingA
20064110Engine & coolingD
200511100AirbagsD
200425200Transmission & drivetrainF
200318100Electrical systemF
200238210Electrical systemF
2001130543Electrical systemF
200073620Electrical systemF

Most common TT problems

Audi TT recalls 14

Latest TT complaints

2002 Audi TTTransmission & drivetrainAcceleration & cruise control

The clutch experienced failure while on the highway and wouldn't go into gear without being put into neutral first then into second gear . Then while driving one day I couldn't put it in reverse it's just gone so now the car will roll slightly even with the emergency brake on but I was put in danger the day it wouldn't shift gears as it should while on the highway leaving me pretty much in fast motion but unable to continue in gear as it should which caused me to have to drift to the side of the road to then experience the effect of it being in neutral to second to continue driving however the vehicle seems to be high reviving in all gears after this experience happened

Filed Incident Power train · Vehicle speed controlNHTSA 11711019
2000 Audi TTSuspension

The contact owned a 2000 Audi TT. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 01V325000 (Suspension); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a loud squeaking sound coming from the rear of the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 117,680. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Incident SuspensionNHTSA 11618097
2001 Audi TTTransmission & drivetrain

While driving on a city street in Ann Arbor Michigan, the manual transmission shift lever snapped off. The lever detached at the base right above the spring assembly that allows the shifter to be moved into reverse. I was stuck in third gear and had to feather the clutch and keep the revs high in order to get through a traffic light and pull into a parking garage. The part required a complete replacement (completed myself).

Filed Incident Power trainNHTSA 11589250
2001 Audi TTAirbagsCrash1 injury

The contact owns a 2001 Audi TT. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle crashed into a deer causing significant damage to the front end. During the crash, neither the front driver side nor passenger side air bags were deployed. The driver sustained an injured neck and lower back which required medical treatment. The front seat passenger was not injured. The vehicle was later towed to the home. No police report was taken. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified of the incident. The failure mileage was 94,000.

Filed Incident Air bagsNHTSA 11478335
2000 Audi TTAirbags

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2000 Audi TT. The contact received a notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V056000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that the part was not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Incident Air bagsNHTSA 11420124
2000 Audi TTAirbags

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2000 audi tt. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 20v056000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact called to rusnak audi pasadena (2965 e colorado blvd, pasadena, ca 91107, 626-768-2416) and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Incident Air bagsNHTSA 11415276

Questions about the Audi TT

Which Audi TT years have the most problems?

By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 2001 (130), 2000 (73), 2002 (38). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 2001 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.

Which Audi TT years have the fewest complaints?

Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 2007, 2010, 2017 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other TT years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.

What are the most common Audi TT problems?

Across every model year, owners report problems with the electrical system (136), transmission & drivetrain (44), engine & cooling (43) most often.

How many recalls does the Audi TT have?

NHTSA lists 14 recalls across all Audi TT model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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