Does the 2001 Audi TT have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2001 Audi TT, the most recent reported on June 23, 2021 (Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2001 Audi TT?

Owners have filed 120 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (71 complaints), followed by air bags (10).

How many 2001 Audi TT complaints mention a crash or fire?

4 of 120 complaints report a crash and 3 a fire; 2 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2001 Audi TT recalls and problems

3 recalls and 120 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2001 Audi TT.

recalls

120

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2001 Audi TT recalls

Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module

NHTSA campaign 21V470000 · reported June 23, 2021 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · 62,812 vehicles potentially affected

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.

Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module

NHTSA campaign 20V056000 · reported January 31, 2020 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · 106,857 vehicles potentially affected

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.

Suspension: rear

NHTSA campaign 01V325000 · reported October 10, 2001 · VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC · 3,700 vehicles potentially affected

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.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Electrical system71
Air bags10
Engine and engine cooling10
Power train7
Suspension6
Fuel system, other5
Service brakes, hydraulic5
Unknown or other5
Visibility5
Fuel system, gasoline4

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Dec 18, 2024 · Air bags · 144,000 miles
The contact owns a 2001 Audi TT. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH and following a slight left curve in the road, the rear end of the vehicle was drifting to the left and to the right violently. The contact had difficulty regaining control of the vehicle. The contact stated no warning light was…

May 17, 2024 · Power train
While driving on a city street in Ann Arbor Michigan, the manual transmission shift lever snapped off. The lever detached at the base right above the spring assembly that allows the shifter to be moved into reverse. I was stuck in third gear and had to feather the clutch and keep the revs high in order to get through…

Aug 9, 2022 · Air bags · 94,000 miles · crash reported
The contact owns a 2001 Audi TT. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle crashed into a deer causing significant damage to the front end. During the crash, neither the front driver side nor passenger side air bags were deployed. The driver sustained an injured neck and lower back which…

Nov 25, 2018 · Electrical system · 80,000 miles
HEADLIGHTS JUST STOPPED WORKING AGAIN FOR THE UMPTEENTH TIME. PARK LIGHT AND HIGH BEAMS WORK FINE. THIS IS A REOCCURRING PROBLEM WITH THE LOW BEAMS. CAN BE DRIVING ALONG FINE AND CUT CAR OFF AND START BACK UP AND LOW BEAMS JUST WON'T COME ON. IF IT WAS 1 AT A TIME I COULD SEE IT AS BEING NO PROBLEM BUT THEY BOTH STOP…

Jun 30, 2018 · Unknown or other · 194,000 miles
MY VEHICLE HAS BE TAKEN BY A WOMAN THAT WAS FRAUDULANT TO ME BY TRADING ANOTHER PERSONS VEHICLE TO ME AND I BELIEVE MY VEHICLE IS IN THE HANDS OF A CAR THIEF WHO CLAIMED TO BE A NOTARTY, BECAUSE THE TITLE OF THE VEHICLE GIVEN TO ME WAS FRUDULANT. THE PHONE NUMBER OF THIS WOMAN IS HOW I FOUND OUT THAT SHE WAS NOT WHO…

TT model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2000	5	73	2	0
2001	3	120	4	3
2002	0	38	1	0
2003	0	13	0	0
2004	1	25	0	0

Across all years, the 2001 TT has the most complaints (120). All Audi TT years →

Questions

Does the 2001 Audi TT have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2001 Audi TT, the most recent reported on June 23, 2021 (Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Audi TT?: Owners have filed 120 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (71 complaints), followed by air bags (10).
How many 2001 Audi TT complaints mention a crash or fire?: 4 of 120 complaints report a crash and 3 a fire; 2 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received December 18, 2024.