- 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
2006 Audi TT Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 2006 Audi TT with NHTSA, most often about the engine & cooling (2) and the wheels & tires (1). Those complaints describe 1 crash. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in March 2014 for the engine. For comparison, the 2005 has 11 and the 2007 has 1.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical TT year, for its age
#286 most complained-about 2006 vehicle
- Complaints
- 4
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 1
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2006 Audi TT problems
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2006 Audi TT recalls 1
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
What owners say
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4 complaints about the 2006 Audi TT
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Driving down the road and my car stopped running. All the battery-operated functions (lights, windows, etc.) Worked but the engine would not start. I had it towed to a repair shop that told me the timing belt broke while I was driving, destroying the engine. This was not listed in my manual under "scheduled maintenance" and every shop I called said the timing belt should not have gone out so soon. This is something I should not have even had to check for another 20,000 miles and it is ridiculous for me to have to...
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replace the entire engine of a "luxury" vehicle. I have driven cheaper made cars and have never had as many problems as this audi has caused me. I am at an impasse whether I should invest in a new engine for this car when I cannot trust that it doesn't have other manufacturer's defects that I might not have found yet. I know the 2000-2003 were recalled for the timing belt and the owner's manual was not updated until 2008. Something should be done for the cars that have these defects in the 2004-2007 range. *Tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 audi tt. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnosis. The technician stated the timing belt had slipped off causing damage to the turbo engine. The technician stated the timing belt, the timing belt kit and tensioner, the water pump, and various valves and plugs would have to be replaced. After the repair, the engine warning light illuminated on and the engine continued to stall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000. *Tr
Was driving my 2006 audi tt at 10-15mph to make right turn. I applied brake lightly to slow down car to make right turn. Brakes failed resulting in collision. *Tr
Hello! I own an audi tt which I got from tisher audi in silver spring in march 2006. I had 2 tire blow outs since february 2007. Audi told me that the tire it recommended for the car was a low aspect ratio tire , which was easily susceptible to blow out. They felt that I purchased a tire protection policy that covered the cost of replacing tires frequently and that the problem was resolved. They refused to acknowledge there was a safety problem with fitting cars with tires that were easily...
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susceptible to blow outs due to a shorter tire wall, and they blamed the road conditions rather than the easily susceptible tires. More than one person at tisher audi acknowledged that multiple customers had to replace frequently tires due to blow outs. I found it unconscionable that audi refused to address this as a consumer safety concern. My last blow out occurred while I was driving on the interstate and was a very precarious situation. Please investigate this consumer concern. Your consideration was much appreciated. *Ak
Audi TT: every year compared
All TT years2006 Audi TT vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 Audi TT | 4 | 1 | D | |
| 2006 Audi A4 | 298 | 3 | F | Compare |
| 2006 Audi A3 | 123 | 4 | F | Compare |
| 2006 Audi A6 | 67 | 4 | D | Compare |
| 2006 Audi S4 | 30 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 2006 Audi A8 | 6 | 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 2006 Audi TT
Does the 2006 Audi TT have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2006 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 2006 Audi TT?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the engine & cooling (2), wheels & tires (1), brakes (1).
How many complaints has the 2006 Audi TT had?
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on July 18, 2007 and the latest on November 11, 2013. Of these, 1 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2006 Audi TT a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 39 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 2006 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