- 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.
Engine & cooling
2003 Audi TT Engine problems
Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 2003 Audi TT's engine & cooling with NHTSA - 28% of all its complaints, most recently on June 24, 2010. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.
- Complaints
- 5
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Engine recalls for the 2003 Audi TT
Engine complaints
2003 Audi tt. Consumer states problem with instrument cluster and timing belt *tgw the consumer stated the fuel gauge and other components were not accurate. The dealership determined that the instrument cluster and timing belt needed to be replaced. The consumer stated instrument cluster failure was a well known problem for audi's and it should have been covered by audi. The consumer was not given a rational reason for the denial. However, audi stated that the dealership denied the request. *Jb
Engine failed. Threw a rod causing the engine to be replaced at 50,000 miles. *Jb
Oil consumption of vehicle is very high. For the first 30000 miles oil consumption was normal. Now the vehicle runs low on oil every 3000 miles. Advised by audi that it is normal for the vehichle to burn 1 quart every 1000 miles, but as stated earlier, this did not happen for the first 30000 miles. Also advised by audi to keep a quart of oil in my trunk. Nothing was done to correct the issue.*Ak
Express mail fwding motor vehicle defect notification for a 2003 audi coupe. *Ph the vehicle jerked and vibrated while in reverse. The engine light illuminated and the vehicle stalled. *Jb
While driving, the vehicle experienced an explosion and check engine light illuminated and there were loud noises coming from under the vehicle and parts of the vehicle were on the ground. The car then was towed to the dealership, and they claimed the vehicle was involved in some type of impact which caused the explosion to occur, and audi was not responsible for damages. The dealership failed to find the proper reason for explosion. The consumer had to purchase a rental car at her own expense to have a vehicle. *Mr *cb *jb
Audi TT engine complaints by year
TT engine problems, every yearSource: 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