Audi TT complaints by model year
326 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Red numbers above the columns are recall campaigns for that model year.
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2016 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 2013 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2008 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | 38 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | 120 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| 2000 | 73 | 2 | 0 | 5 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Among the last 15 model years at least five years old; newer years are left out because owners are still filing reports. Every year compared →
Problem areas by model year
Complaints that name each component, 2006–2018. Darker cells mean more reports. One complaint can name several components.
| Component | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2016 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power train | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Air bags | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Audi TT recalls (15)
Recall campaigns NHTSA lists for at least one TT model year, newest first.
| Campaign | Filed | What | Model years | Repaired |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24V251000 | Apr 3, 2024 | Front Passenger Air Bag May Deactivate | 2023 | 91.2% |
| 22V543000 | Jul 27, 2022 | Air Bag Inflator May Explode or Deploy Improperly | 2016 | 63.2% |
| 21V470000 | Jun 23, 2021 | Air Bag Inflators May Underinflate Bag | 2000, 2001 | 5.9% |
| 20V076000 | Feb 12, 2020 | Damaged Fuel Tank May Cause Fuel Leak | 2016–2019 | 89.1% |
| 20V056000 | Jan 31, 2020 | Air Bag Inflators May Underinflate Bag | 2000, 2001 | 2.4% |
| 19V014000 | Jan 11, 2019 | Driver's Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture | 2016, 2017 | 81.9% |
| 18V863000 | Dec 5, 2018 | Improperly Secured Fuel Line may cause Fuel Leak | 2018 | 95.7% |
| 16V642000 | Sep 6, 2016 | Side Marker Lights may not Illuminate/FMVSS 108 | 2016, 2017 | 95.1% |
| 09V377000 | Sep 30, 2009 | FUEL TANK VENTILATION VALVE | 2008, 2009, 2010 | — |
| 09V333000 | Aug 20, 2009 | DIRECT SHIFT GEARBOX | 2009 | — |
| 08V064000 | Feb 7, 2008 | C-PILLAR TRIM COVER | 2008 | — |
| 04V007000 | Jan 6, 2004 | VW/AUDI/CLUTCH NOT WELDED PROPERLY | 2004 | — |
| 01V325000 | Oct 10, 2001 | VW/REAR TRACT CONTROL ARM | 2000, 2001 | — |
| 99V300000 | Nov 10, 1999 | VW/VEHICLE HANDLING | 2000 | — |
| 99V222000 | Aug 12, 1999 | VW/FUEL LINE | 2000 | — |
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. Open a model-year page for each campaign's official text, or check your VIN on NHTSA.
Check on NHTSA ↗Fuel economy by model year
EPA combined mpg range across engine and transmission configurations. Your mileage will vary. Source: EPA, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Where to next
Audi TT FAQ
How many recalls has the Audi TT had?
NHTSA lists 15 recall campaigns that cover at least one Audi TT model year from 2000 to 2018. Each campaign card on the model-year pages has NHTSA's official text and the repair completion rate. Only NHTSA's VIN lookup can tell you whether a specific car was repaired.
Which Audi TT year has the most complaints?
Among the last 15 model years with settled counts, the 2001 drew the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (120) and the 2007 the fewest (1). Counts are owner reports, not failure rates, and sales volume affects them.
What are the most common Audi TT problems?
Across the 2006–2018 model years, owners most often name the power train, electrical system, air bags in complaints filed with NHTSA.
What mpg does the Audi TT get?
EPA rates the 2023 Audi TT at 25 mpg combined, depending on engine and transmission.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.