2000 Audi TTProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 73 owner complaints about the 2000 Audi TT, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 20V-056 the manufacturer reports only 2% of affected cars repaired.

2000 Audi TT

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 4, 2024. Updated daily. Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2000 Audi TT has problems

73 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system310
Engine and engine cooling130
Tires120
Suspension80
Air bags81
Visibility20
Engine20
Fuel system, gasoline20
Fuel system, other20
8 other systems92

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

5 recalls

2000 Audi TT recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

5%repaired · 2023 Q3

Driver side: inflator module

Recall 21V-470 · Jun 23, 2021 · 62,812 vehicles · 3,259 repaired

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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

2%repaired · 2023 Q2

Driver side: inflator module

Recall 20V-056 · Jan 31, 2020 · 106,857 vehicles · 2,233 repaired

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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Show 1 more recall

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Audi.

Best & worst years

2000 vs. every other TT year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the TT median. How we score

'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'16'17'18'19'23
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What TT owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

I AM REACHING OUT TO YOU AFTER OUR ATTEMPTS TO REACH A SATISFACTORY RESOLUTION TO OUR 2000 AUDI TT CONCERNS HAS NOT BEEN RESOLVED. I WILL SUMMARIZE OUR NEEDS/CONCERNS FOR YOU. WE PURCHASED OUR NEW 2000 AUDI TT IN 2000. WE HAVE HAD ALL REGULAR SERVICE AND REPAIRS DONE AT AN AUDI AUTHORIZED DEALER IN…
Complaint 10882721 · Jul 5, 2016 · 82,000 miles
I OWN A 2000 AUDI TT AND THE AUDI DEALER SERVICE CONFIRMS THAT THE TT'S INSTRUMENT PANEL HAS AN INTERNAL PROBLEM WHICH REQUIRES REPLACEMENT OF THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AT A COST ESTIMATE OF $1193.13. THE TT HAS A KNOWN INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FAILURE PROBLEM AND AUDI HAS PROVIDED RELIEF TO OWNERS…
Complaint 10375004 · Jan 6, 2011 · 70,000 miles
THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER IN MY AUDI TT IS FAULTY. IT DOES NOT PROVIDE ACCURATE FUEL GAUGE, ENGINE SPEED, VEHICLE SPEED, AND ENGINE TEMPERATURE READINGS. IT DOES NOT PROVIDE ANY RELIABLE, ACCURATE INFORMATION IN REGARDS TO THE OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE. *TR
Complaint 10356251 · Sep 18, 2010 · 52,000 miles

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