- 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.
Vehicle safety record
2005 Audi TT Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 11 complaints about the 2005 Audi TT with NHTSA, most often about the engine & cooling (3) and the lights (3). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in March 2014 for the engine. For comparison, the 2004 has 25 and the 2006 has 4.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical TT year, for its age
#217 most complained-about 2005 vehicle
- Complaints
- 11
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2005 Audi TT problems
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2005 Audi TT recalls 1
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11 complaints about the 2005 Audi TT
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
The trunk release button does not always work. The driver's window sometimes does not close up when door is closed thereby causing the dashboard to show that the door is open and beeping occurs. I also had to have the release for the gas cap disconnected due to not being able to release gas cap.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 audi tt. While driving 25 mph, the vehicle failed to accelerate when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The air bag and check engine warning lights illuminated. The failure occurred constantly. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 75,000. ..Updated 07/20/16 *bf updated 08/01/16.8Jb
Driver's side headlight turns off intermittently while vehicle is in motion. Turning the headlights off and then on again, brings both headlights back to operational.
The passenger side head lamp flickers and turns off while driving. The head lights must be turned off and back on to temporarily correct the issue. This happens multiple times a day. *Tr
While driving down the freeway the transmission shifted to neutral and the car would not go back into drive. Fortunately the traffic was not heavy at this time and I was able to pull off the road without an accident. The neutral problem now occurs quite often and I now have the car in for repair. The transmission is a dsg automatic transmission and after reviewing information on the internet there have been a lot of problems with this transmission in all model years and audi has only had a recall on later year...
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vehicles with this transmission. I am not sure why the recall would not cover all earlier vehicles with this transmission as this is a serious safety issue and is also an expensive repair as the temperature sensing unit and the mechatronic unit have to be replaced and these were the items covered in the later model year recall. Please let me know why all defective transmissions are not covered. *Tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 audi tt roadster. The contact stated that the transmission fluid was leaking. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the transmission had been punctured. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 30,489 and the current mileage was 30,495.
While starting off it jerks and the prnds flash. I looked all over the net. And it's a gearbox problem. Audi wants 9500 canadian to fix a 17000 car. There are lots of links under dsg gearbox. I talked to audi they say it's not a problem and there is no recall. I live in canada. *Js
Air bag light continues to come on. This appears to be similar to other complaints around the connector. This happens when the seat is moved forward or backward to accommodate different size drivers. Replacement of the air bag did not solve this issue. *Tr
I have a 2005 audi tt quattro roadster, purchased new in 2005. Have had dashboard instrument cluster failure - twice - in 2 years! Fuel gauge fluctuations, coolant sensor malfunction (had to replace coolant sensor to the tune of over $400! Just two months ago), radio turns itself on after I've exited the vehicle, etc. First time instrument cluster replaced under warranty. Car now has 50,000 miles and out of warranty. Additionally, intermittent headlight failure. Idiot light comes on, left front headlight out....
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Turn off lights, 5 - 10 seconds, turn back on, everything is fine. This also happened about 2 years ago, but on the passenger side. Both times, shop replaced headlight. Now new wrinkle - when shifting gears (2nd, 3rd, 4th, and occasionally 5th) up, rpm's rev, engine revs and it seems to whir before catching gears. Only when shifting up, never down. What's up? Is all this an inherent electrical issue? *Tr
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 audi tt quatro. The contact stated that the air bag light has illuminated intermittently since the vehicle was purchased. The dealer has made several unsuccessful attempts to diagnose the malfunction. The problem has continued to occur. The current mileage was 104000 and the failure mileage was 12,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 audi tt. After starting the vehicle it would idle roughly. The vehicle was taken to a dealership and a technician stated that it was a common failure for her model type. She emailed the manufacturer but did not receive a response. The current mileage was approximately 23,000. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000.
Audi TT: every year compared
All TT years2005 Audi TT vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Audi TT | 11 | 1 | D | |
| 2005 Audi A4/S4 Cabriolet | 262 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 2005 Audi A4 | 219 | 4 | F | Compare |
| 2005 Audi A6 Sedan | 91 | 0 | D | Compare |
| 2005 Audi S4 | 43 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 2005 Audi A8 | 6 | 1 | B | Compare |
| 2005 Audi Allroad | 3 | 2 | C | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2005 Audi TT
Does the 2005 Audi TT have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2005 Audi TT: engine (March 2014). 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 2005 Audi TT?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the engine & cooling (3), lights (3), airbags (3).
How many complaints has the 2005 Audi TT had?
11 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on November 24, 2009 and the latest on April 16, 2016. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2005 Audi TT a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 25 out of 100 (grade D: 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 2005 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