Driver side: inflator module
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.
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.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 4, 2024. Updated daily. Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0.
73 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 31 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 13 | 0 |
| Tires | 12 | 0 |
| Suspension | 8 | 0 |
| Air bags | 8 | 1 |
| Visibility | 2 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel system, other | 2 | 0 |
| 8 other systems | 9 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
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.
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.
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.
Risk. CORROSION COULD IMPEDE THE FREE MOVEMENT OF THE CONTROL ARM.
Risk. IN THE EVENT CONTROL IS LOST, A CRASH MAY OCCUR RESULTING IN INJURY.
Risk. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, CAUSE A FIRE.
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.
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
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…
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…
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
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.