- The problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2000-2001 Audi TT Coupe, TT Roadster, 2000-2002 A4, and S4 vehicles equipped with Non-Azide Driver Air Bag Inflators (NADI) that do not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. Due to a manufacturing issue, the NADI inflators may absorb moisture, possibly causing the air bag to deploy improperly in the event of a crash.
- The risk
- In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, the air bag may not properly protect the occupant, increasing the risk of serious injury or death.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the driver frontal airbag inflator with an alternative inflator, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 2, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69CJ.
Vehicle safety record
2000 Audi TT Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 73 complaints about the 2000 Audi TT with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system (31) and the engine & cooling (15). Those complaints describe 2 crashes and 2 injuries. It is covered by 6 recalls, the latest in June 2021 for the inflator module. For comparison, the 2001 has 130.
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FFar more problems than a typical TT year, for its age
#107 most complained-about 2000 vehicle
- Complaints
- 73
- Recalls
- 6
- Crashes
- 2
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 2
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2000 Audi TT problems
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2000 Audi TT recalls 6
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VW) is recalling certain 2000-2001 TT Roadster, 2000 TT Coupe, 1999 Audi A8, 1998-2000 Audi A6, and 1999-2000 Audi A4 vehicles equipped with Non-Azide Driver air bag Inflators (NADI) that do not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. Due to a manufacturing issue, the NADI inflators may absorb moisture, possibly causing the air bag to deploy improperly in the event of a crash.
- The risk
- In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, the air bag may not properly protect the occupant, increasing the risk of serious injury or death.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator with an alternative inflator when the parts become available, free of charge. Owner notifications were mailed September 21, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69BT.
- The problem
- The Gates Corporation (Gates) is recalling certain aftermarket Tru-Flow Water Pumps, part number TFW 41127, sold at certain NAPA Auto Parts and/or installed by automotive service technicians after November 1, 2013 (and manufactured August 2013 through October 2013) that have a black-colored pulley/sprocket or do not have 'US9377' stamped on the water pump housing. These service replacement parts were sold for use in model year 1999-2005 Audi A4, 2000-2006 Audi TT, 1998-2005 Volkswagen Beetle, 1999-2006 Golf, 1999-2008 and 2011-2013 Volkswagen Jetta, and 2000-2005 Volkswagen Passat. In the affected water pumps, the pulley or sprocket that turns the timing belt may develop microfractures causing the timing belt to fail.
- The risk
- A failure of the timing belt may cause the engine to shut down, potentially increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- The fix
- Gates will notify owners, and dealers will replace the water pump, free of charge. The recall began during May 2014. Owners may contact The Gates Corporation at 1-303-744-1911.
- The problem
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Moisture could enter the rear track control arm's mounting bushing and bolt combination and cause corrosion.
- The risk
- Corrosion could impede the free movement of the control arm.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the track control arms. Owner notification began april 12, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact audi at 1-800-822-2834.
- The problem
- Passenger vehicles. In sharp high speed turns or abrupt lane change maneuvers at speeds substantially above posted speed limits, and depending upon road conditions, precise steering response may be demanded to retain directional stability.
- The risk
- In the event control is lost, a crash may occur resulting in injury.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the front stabilizers in front drive audi tt's and the front and rear stabilizers in audi tt's equipped with quattro drive. A modified control arm will be installed in front together with firmer shock absorbers in front and rear. In addition audi will install a rear spoiler.
- The problem
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. A small section of the vehicle fuel line assembly may have been damaged during production. If damaged, fuel could leak to the outside.
- The risk
- In the presence of an ignition source, cause a fire.
- The fix
- DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL LINE ASSEMBLY.
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73 complaints about the 2000 Audi TT
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners. Page 1 of 3.
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.
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.
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.
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 not yet available. Audi north houston (17815 north fwy, houston, tx 77090, (281) 586-1000) was contacted and it was 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.
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 not yet available. The contact stated that audi lehi located at 3455 digital dr, lehi, ut 84043, (888) 654-6719) and audi salt lake city located at 999 state st, salt lake city, ut 84111, (801) 433-2834) had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2000 audi tt. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 20v056000 (air bags) however, the parts 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. An unknown dealer was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
I was informed about an engine component recall involving the water pump that was used when replacing the timing components at the vehicle's 100,000 mile service interval. The vehicle tends to start running a little over normal operating temperature while sitting still for more than 5-8 minutes after driving in weather over 60 degrees fahrenheit. The vehicle also runs at higher temperature than normal when driving in slower traffic (under 35mph) I believe the water pump used is part of the recall.
Driver's side low beam headlight intermittently turns off or on but currently is permanently off.Have researched the problem and it seems to be quite common among 2000 to 2003 tt owners. When turning on the headlights with the switch at times they would go on immediately but mostly I would have to turn the switch many times before the lights on the drivers side would go on. Tried replacing bulb but that is not the problem. Is there a recall on this? Have seen the money people have spent trying to repair this and still having problems and it is unfair to tt owners! Have not been able to repair it since 2007.
I am reaching out to you after our attempts to reach a satisfactory resolution to our 2000 audi tt concerns has not been resolved. I will summarize our needs/concerns for you. We purchased our new 2000 audi tt in 2000. We have had all regular service and repairs done at an audi authorized dealer in north scottsdale, az and between 2005-2009, while living/working for a short-term in san jose, ca. We put minimal miles on this vehicle as a second automobile. Our current mileage is 82,000 miles. In 2005,...
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at 53,813 miles, we had regular service performed at stevens creek audi, in san jose, ca. During that visit, we stated concern over the instrument cluster panel's warning of a problem with our headlights, low beams or parking lights. The technician replaced the running light bulbs but the problem with the instrument cluster panel continued and has become increasingly worse with more failures to this date, such as the gas gauge does not operate, the digital readout is difficult to read, etc. When we investigated the instrument panel concern with our technician recently in scottsdale, we learned, by looking online, of the class action lawsuit and audi's free repair offer (see information below). We had no knowledge of this in 2008 ' otherwise, we would have had the repair done in the timeframe given. We have asked our dealer to extend this free repair to us in light of the above, especially since we were experiencing problems with the instrument cluster panel before and during this time period noted above. We have not being able to get this resolved and so we are hoping that you will, at your corporate level of authority, be able to meet our needs. Thank you for your time and attention to our request. [[redacted]] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.S.C. 552(B)(6). *Tr
Headlight ignitor fails causing headlight low beam to work intermittently.
Dash pod malfunction. Does not register speed, tachometer, fuel or temperature. All dash light intermittently work. *Tr
I own a 2000 audi tt and the audi dealer service confirms that the tt's instrument panel has an internal problem which requires replacement of the instrument cluster at a cost estimate of $1193.13. The tt has a known instrument cluster failure problem and audi has provided relief to owners regarding the instrument failure in both the uk and the us. The car has less than 75,000 mile on it and instrument failure at this low mileage is unacceptable. Audi says the car is out of warranty and they would do nothing,...
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which seems like a ridiculous response as the problems affects the speedometer and safety warning lights. The instrument panel can only be replaced by the dealer to preserve auto settings. This type of safety defect should be the responsibility of the manufacturer. *Tr
The instrument cluster in my audi tt is faulty. It does not provide accurate fuel gauge, engine speed, vehicle speed, and engine temperature readings. It does not provide any reliable, accurate information in regards to the operation of the vehicle. *Tr
2000 Tt quattro. Consumer states the instrument cluster failed. *Tgw the consumer stated when the instrument cluster failed while driving with the cruise control engaged, the vehicle unexpectedly accelerated on its own, or it would just stop completely. The gas gauge was unreliable and the odometer did not register. *Jb
Instrument cluster is broken. Speedometer will not work. Sometimes tachometer will not work. I was told this is a recurring problem with these cars. Has been broken off and on for three years, but recently has gotten worse. *Tr
2000 Audi tt with instrument cluster problems. Consumer states that audi is only going to extend the warranty for two years on the instrument cluster. He states that this excludes the time that most vehicles will experience this problem. *Kb
Airbag light on dash appeared. Car was not in an accident. Airbag is now non-functional and a safety hazard. *Tr
Instrument cluster failed without warning. No gauges register, and led display erroneously shows hi temp warning then goes blank. *Tr
Instrument cluster gauges do not work properly. Fuel is completely off. Center display is nearly unreadable. Vwag will not cover under warranty, even though the uk cluster warranty was extended. *Tr
Instrument cluster failed with no prior events leading to its failure. Many aspects of the instrument cluster fail to work properly, such as the fuel gauge, tachometer, speedometer, and lcd screen. *Tr
2000 Audi tt with defective instrument cluster. Consumer states that the problem with the instrument panel has progressed causing problems with the operation of the vehicle. *Kb the consumer stated the fuel and temperature gauges no longer functioned and the liquid crystal display did not indicate readable information. The consumer stated audi agreed to pay for the cost of the part, but not the labor. *Jb
2000 Audi tt with instrument cluster problems. Consumer states that the instrument cluster then began getting worse which has now started affecting the operation of the vehicle. *Kb the consumer stated he began experiencing problems 3 years ago and the part was replaced under warranty. However, the problem has resurfaced. The fuel and temperature gauges no longer functioned and the liquid crystal display has failed and does not indicate readable information. The speedometer and tachometer functioned sporadically. *Jb
Dashpod failure on 2000 model audi tt. Fuel gauge has stopped working. This is second failure of a dashpod on this vehicle - the first was replaced under warranty. All european audi/volkswagen dealers replace dashpods free of charge as it is a known design fault. Audi usa will not replace defective dashpods. *Tr
Fuel gauge consistency reads the wrong level of fuel in the gas tank. Left me stranded twice already. This is a very very common malfunction for my model of audi. *Tr
2000 Audi tt problems with the instrument cluster. Consumer states that problem has caused problems with the performance and safety of this vehicle. Consumer says the gauge cluster is the problem. *Kb the consumer stated he went out to start the vehicle and everything on the instrument cluster had ceased including the speedometer, rpm gauge, odometer, gas gauge, temperature gauge and the liquid crystal display was not displaying readable information. The engine belt failed due to bent valves and the seat valves being damage. *Jb
Audi TT: every year compared
All TT years2000 Audi TT vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Audi TT | 73 | 6 | F | |
| 2000 Audi A6 | 148 | 4 | F | Compare |
| 2000 Audi S4 | 143 | 1 | F | Compare |
| 2000 Audi A4 | 96 | 5 | C | Compare |
| 2000 Audi A8 | 8 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 2000 Audi Quattro | 7 | 0 | D | Compare |
| 2000 Audi Cabriolet | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
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Questions about the 2000 Audi TT
Does the 2000 Audi TT have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 6 recalls for the 2000 Audi TT: inflator module (June 2021); inflator module (January 2020); engine (March 2014); rear (October 2001) and more. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Audi TT?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the electrical system (31), engine & cooling (15), wheels & tires (12).
How many complaints has the 2000 Audi TT had?
73 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on February 29, 2000 and the latest on October 4, 2024. Of these, 2 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 2 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2000 Audi TT a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 2 out of 100 (grade F: far more problems than a typical Audi TT year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Audi TT years have the most complaints?
2001 (130), 2000 (73), 2002 (38). See every Audi TT year compared.
What should I do if my 2000 Audi TT has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data