Audi TT recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 11 recalls and 285 owner complaints for the Audi TT (model years 2000–2011, 2016–2019, 2023). The most reported problem area is electrical system (130 complaints), followed by power train (38 complaints). The 2000 model year has the most recalls (5).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2016 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2011 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2010 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2009 | 2 | 12 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2008 | 2 | 14 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2007 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2006 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2005 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2004 | 1 | 25 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2003 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2002 | 0 | 38 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2001 | 3 | 120 | 4 | 3 | |
| 2000 | 5 | 73 | 2 | 0 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2001 (120), 2000 (73) and 2002 (38). Among model years at least two years old, the 2017 has the fewest complaints on file (0).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Audi TT model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 130 | 6 of 17 | |
| Power train | 38 | 5 of 17 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 30 | 5 of 17 | |
| Air bags | 23 | 5 of 17 | |
| Tires | 17 | 3 of 17 |
Latest 8 of 11 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22V543000 | Jul 27, 2022 | Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module | 2016 | 1,216 |
| 21V470000 | Jun 23, 2021 | Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module | 2000–2001 | 62,812 |
| 20V076000 | Feb 12, 2020 | Fuel system, gasoline: storage, tank assembly | 2016 | 8,572 |
| 20V056000 | Jan 31, 2020 | Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module | 2000–2001 | 106,857 |
| 09V377000 | Sep 30, 2009 | Fuel system, gasoline: storage, tank assembly | 2008–2009 | 10,200 |
| 09V333000 | Aug 20, 2009 | Power train: automatic transmission | 2009 | 16,000 |
| 08V064000 | Feb 7, 2008 | Structure: body, roof and pillars | 2008 | 720 |
| 04V007000 | Jan 6, 2004 | Power train: clutch assembly | 2004 | 145 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 8 complaints and a fire in 5 complaints; 4 people injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.