What Owners Report NHTSA ODI · 2,175,102 complaints · MY1998–2026

2000 Audi TT

Typical pattern

13.9% of complaints about the 2000 Audi TT came in the first year, which is unremarkable for a 2000 vehicle — around the middle of the 213 model-years on record. The median complaint arrives at 6.3 yr in service. The most-reported system is electrical system (21 complaints), typically at 7.8 yr or about 78,200 miles.

Complaints
72
Median age at failure
6.3 yr
Median mileage
70,231 n=44
Crash / fire / tow
1.4% of reports
Safety recalls
6

When each system is reported — middle 50% of complaints

System
0y2y4y6y8y10y12y14y
Electrical system
21 reports · 78,200 mi
7.8 yr
0%

Safety recalls — NHTSA campaigns

21V470000 2021-06-23
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module

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.

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.

20V056000 2020-01-31
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module

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.

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.

14E007000 2014-03-07
Engine and engine cooling:engine

The Gates Corporation (Gates) is recalling certain aftermarket Tru-Flow Water Pumps, part number TFW 41127, sold at certain NAPA Auto Parts and/or installed by automotive service technicians after November 1, 2013 (and manufactured August 2013 through October 2013) that have a black-colored pulley/sprocket or do not have 'US9377' stamped on the water pump housing. These service replacement parts were sold for use in model year 1999-2005 Audi A4, 2000-2006 Audi TT, 1998-2005 Volkswagen Beetle, 1999-2006 Golf, 1999-2008 and 2011-2013 Volkswagen Jetta, and 2000-2005 Volkswagen Passat. In the af

A failure of the timing belt may cause the engine to shut down, potentially increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

01V325000 2001-10-10
Suspension:rear

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. MOISTURE COULD ENTER THE REAR TRACK CONTROL ARM'S MOUNTING BUSHING AND BOLT COMBINATION AND CAUSE CORROSION.

CORROSION COULD IMPEDE THE FREE MOVEMENT OF THE CONTROL ARM.

99V300000 1999-11-10
Suspension:front:control arm:lower arm

PASSENGER VEHICLES. IN SHARP HIGH SPEED TURNS OR ABRUPT LANE CHANGE MANEUVERS AT SPEEDS SUBSTANTIALLY ABOVE POSTED SPEED LIMITS, AND DEPENDING UPON ROAD CONDITIONS, PRECISE STEERING RESPONSE MAY BE DEMANDED TO RETAIN DIRECTIONAL STABILITY.

IN THE EVENT CONTROL IS LOST, A CRASH MAY OCCUR RESULTING IN INJURY.

99V222000 1999-08-12
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A SMALL SECTION OF THE VEHICLE FUEL LINE ASSEMBLY MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DURING PRODUCTION. IF DAMAGED, FUEL COULD LEAK TO THE OUTSIDE.

IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, CAUSE A FIRE.

In owners’ own words

Electrical system mileage not reported 1.1 yr in service
WHILE DRIVING ABOUT ANY SPEED DASHBOARD WILL GO OUT WITHOUT ANY POWER ON IT.ALSO, RADIO WILL NOT WORK/ SOMETIMES HOOD WILL NOT OPEN, AND VEHICLE WILL LOSE POWER.*AK
Electrical system 81,000 mi 5.1 yr in service
THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WAS DEFECTIVE. THERE WAS NO ILLUMINATION. THE DRIVER WAS NOT ABLE TO TELL HOW FAST SHE GOING, OR HOW MUCH FUEL WAS AVAILABLE. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS WAITING FOR A RESPONSE FROM THEM. PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *JB
Electrical system 80,000 mi 6.0 yr in service
I HAD A TIMING BELT FAILURE AT 80K WHICH REQUIRED MOST OF MY ENGINE TO BE REPLACED. MY COMPLAINT IS, AUDI MAINTENANCE DID NOT RECOMMEND A TIMING BELT CHANGE BEFORE 80K. I ALSO HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THE ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEM AND THE REAR SUSPENSION WHICH IS WEARING THE TIRES PREMATURELY AND, SOME OF MY GAUGES ARE NOT WORKING. *JB

Other TT model years

2004200220012000

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