Audi TT Problems by Year

We compared every Audi TT model year from 2000–2016 using 309 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 11 recalls and federal defect investigations. The years to avoid are 2001, 2002, 2004 and 2000, which drew far more complaints than other TT years at the same age. The best years are 2016, 2005 and 2003.

9model years
309complaints
11recalls
2001, 2002worst years
2016, 2005best years

Complaints by model year

200020012002200320042005200820092016731203813251114123
Owner complaints per model year, Audi TT. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).
YearComplaintsvs. typical*RecallsTop problemVerdict
20163−77%2AirbagGood
200912−20%2TransmissionAverage
200814−20%2TransmissionAverage
200511−43%—EngineGood
2004251.5×1TransmissionCaution
200313−26%—ElectricalAverage
2002382.1×—ElectricalAvoid
20011207.4×3ElectricalAvoid
2000734.4×5ElectricalAvoid

* Complaints compared with the median TT year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.

Most common Audi TT problems

  • Electrical systemworst: 2001
    14045%
  • Transmission & drivetrainworst: 2004
    4715%
  • Engine & coolingworst: 2000
    4113%
  • Air bagsworst: 2001
    268%
  • Fuel & propulsion systemworst: 2001
    237%
  • Wheels & tiresworst: 2000
    206%
  • Suspensionworst: 2000
    145%
  • Lightsworst: 2002
    145%
  • Windows, wipers & sunroofworst: 2001
    134%
  • Brakesworst: 2001
    124%
  • Other / not specified
    93%
  • Body & structureworst: 2001
    93%
  • Speed control & accelerationworst: 2000
    83%
  • Equipment & accessoriesworst: 2001
    41%
  • Stability & traction controlworst: 2001
    41%
  • Seatsworst: 2016
    41%
  • Seat beltsworst: 2001
    31%
  • Locks & latchesworst: 2001
    21%
  • Steeringworst: 2000
    10%
  • A/C & heaterworst: 2001
    10%

Latest Audi TT recalls

Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module

NHTSA recall 22V-543 · Jul 27, 2022 · 1,216 vehicles

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016 Audi TT Roadster, TT Coupe, S3 Sedan, R8 Coupe, A3 Sedan, A3 Etron, A3 Cabriolet, 2016 Golf Sportwagen, Golf R, Golf GTI, Golf A7, and E Golf vehicles. During air bag deployment, the front passenger air bag may explode or deploy improperly.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the front-passenger air bag module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 16, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298.

Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module

NHTSA recall 21V-470 · Jun 23, 2021 · 62,812 vehicles

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.

Remedy: 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.

Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly

NHTSA recall 20V-076 · Feb 12, 2020 · 8,572 vehicles

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Audi TT Roadster Quattro and TT Coupe Quattro vehicles. In the event of a crash, the fuel tank may become damaged by the fuel tank heat shield bracket .

Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a protective cap on the fuel tank heat shield bracket, free of charge. The recall began March 19, 2020.

Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module

NHTSA recall 20V-056 · Jan 31, 2020 · 106,857 vehicles

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.

Remedy: 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.

Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly

NHTSA recall 09V-377 · Sep 30, 2009 · 10,200 vehicles

Volkswagen is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2010 Audi a3, tt, and tt roadster passenger vehicles manufactured between September 29, 2005 and August 26, 2009. The closing force of an internal spring of the fuel tank ventilation valve is not adequate enough to hold the valve closed under extreme driving conditions…

Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners and Audi dealers will replace the fuel tank ventilation valve with an improved valve free of charge. The safety recall began on November 16, 2009. Owners May contact Audi at 1-800-253-2834.

All 11 Audi TT recalls by year →

Frequently asked questions

What years of the Audi TT should you avoid?

2001, 2002, 2004 and 2000 — these years have the most complaints relative to other TT years at the same age, led by electrical system problems in the 2001.

What is the best year for the Audi TT?

2016 has the fewest complaints compared with other TT years at the same age, followed by 2005 and 2003. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.

What are the most common Audi TT problems?

Across all years, owners report the most problems with the electrical system (140), transmission & drivetrain (47) and engine & cooling (41). Electrical complaints peak in the 2001 model year.

How many recalls has the Audi TT had?

11 recalls across 2000–2016. The model year with the most is 2000. See all Audi TT recalls by year.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.