NHTSA Data Explorer

Audi TT

Data refreshed May 30, 2026

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Complaints

326

Active records

Recalls

17

Active records

TSBs

1,817

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

0

Injuries

4

Crashes

10

Fires

5

Top reported issues — Audi TT

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Reporting mechanism

124

Condition issue

78

Operating state

78

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

45

Performance issue

30

Safety restraint issue

30

Engine behavior

28

Electrical issue

25

Noise

21

Infotainment behavior

17

Lighting behavior

16

Vibration/harshness

16

Thermal issue

14

Access/entry issue

13

Braking behavior

12

Fluid issue

10

Driver assistance issue

8

Safety restraint behavior

8

Powering on/off behavior

7

Starting behavior

4

Steering behavior

3

Recent change

2

Ride/handling behavior

2

Smell

2

Communication/network issue

1

HVAC behavior

1

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2002 AUDI TT

Filed Jan 14, 2026


The clutch experienced failure while on the highway and wouldn’t go into gear without being put into neutral first then into second gear . Then while driving one day I couldn’t put it in reverse it’s just gone so now the car will roll slightly even with the emergency brake on but I was put in danger the day it wouldn’t shift gears as it should while on the highway leaving me pretty much in fast motion but unable to continue in gear as it should which caused me to have to drift to the side of…

2016 AUDI TT

Filed Sep 21, 2025


Driving on my commute to work. Airbag and passenger seat recognition light came on. Error on my car screen says safety system malfunction. Undetermined if it’s both the driver and or passenger seat. Safety at risk should there be an accident and airbag not deployed. Warning lights have been on since September 1, 2025. It comes on and off at random times. 3rd party auto repair confirmed service codes indicates it is a system failure.

2001 AUDI TT

Filed Dec 18, 2024


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 illuminated. The contact stated that before the loss of control there was an abnormal sound like metal striking the ground from the rear of the vehicle. The contact stated slowed the…

2000 AUDI TT

Filed Oct 4, 2024


The contact owned a 2000 Audi TT. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 01V325000 (Suspension); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a loud squeaking sound coming from the rear of the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was…

2008 AUDI TT

Filed Jun 3, 2024


Nhtsa 097v377000 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 POSSIBLY ALLOWING FUEL TO LEAK.

2001 AUDI TT

Filed May 17, 2024


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 a traffic light and pull into a parking garage. The part required a complete replacement (completed myself).

2001 AUDI TT

Filed Aug 9, 2022


1 injured
Crash

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 required medical treatment. The front seat passenger was not injured. The vehicle was later towed to the home. No police report was taken. The manufacturer and local dealer were…

2011 AUDI TT

Filed Dec 21, 2021


Loss of power on highway, engine shaking, after that driving 20 mph with emergency lights because of no place to full stop.

2000 AUDI TT

Filed Jun 8, 2021


Takata recall. The contact owns a 2000 Audi TT. The contact received a notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V056000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that the part was not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms…

2000 AUDI TT

Filed May 5, 2021


TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 AUDI TT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V056000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT CALLED TO RUSNAK AUDI PASADENA (2965 E COLORADO BLVD, PASADENA, CA 91107, 626-768-2416) AND IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE…

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Updated May 30, 2026. Refreshed nightly.