repaired · 2023 Q3
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.
2001 Audi TTProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 120 owner complaints about the 2001 Audi TT, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 3 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 December 18, 2024. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2001 Audi TT has problems
120 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
71Electrical system2 crash/fire/injury
10Air bags2 crash/fire/injury
10Engine and engine cooling1 crash/fire/injury
7Power train
6Suspension
5Visibility
5Fuel system, other
5Service brakes, hydraulic
4Fuel system, gasoline
2312 other systems5 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 71 | 2 |
| Air bags | 10 | 2 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 10 | 1 |
| Power train | 7 | 0 |
| Suspension | 6 | 0 |
| Visibility | 5 | 1 |
| Fuel system, other | 5 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 5 | 1 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 4 | 0 |
| 12 other systems | 23 | 5 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2001 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.
repaired · 2023 Q2
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.
no report yet
Suspension: rear
Risk. CORROSION COULD IMPEDE THE FREE MOVEMENT OF THE CONTROL ARM.
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.
Mileage at failure
When do electrical system problems start?
50kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 44 electrical system complaints. 91% were reported before 100,000 miles.
10under 30k miles40under 100k miles4100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Electrical system
9 owners mentioned a cost$1,000median
Middle half: $1,000 – $1,000
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
Best & worst years
2001 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
NHTSA crash tests
2001 Audi TT safety ratings
2001 Audi TT 2-DR. w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
Side barrierNot rated
- Stability control: No
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What TT owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
HEADLIGHTS JUST STOPPED WORKING AGAIN FOR THE UMPTEENTH TIME. PARK LIGHT AND HIGH BEAMS WORK FINE. THIS IS A REOCCURRING PROBLEM WITH THE LOW BEAMS. CAN BE DRIVING ALONG FINE AND CUT CAR OFF AND START BACK UP AND LOW BEAMS JUST WON'T COME ON. IF IT WAS 1 AT A TIME I COULD SEE IT AS BEING NO PROBLEM…
ELECTRICAL ISSUE WITH GAUGE CLUSTER, FUEL GAUGE INACCURATE (RUNS OUT OF GAS IN MIDDLE OF HWY), LOW OIL PRESSURE LIGHT COMES ON (MANUAL SAYS TO STOP IMMEDIATELY WHEN LIGHT COMES ON), AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON! EVERYTHING I HAVE READ STATES THESE ARE ALL PROBLEMS WITH THE GAUGE CLUSTER (COST OVER $1000…
THIS IS A KNOW PROBLEM WITH AUDI. THEY REFUSE TO RECALL, BUT I WANTED TO JUST ADD TO THE LIST OF PEOPLE HAVING AN ISSUE HERE. THE GAUGES ARE FLICKERING (GAUGE CLUSTER). THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL.
Own a 2001 TT?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.