2005 Audi TTProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 11 owner complaints about the 2005 Audi TT, most often about the air bags. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 16, 2016. Updated daily. Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where the 2005 Audi TT has problems
11 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 3 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 3 | 0 |
| Power train | 3 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 2 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2005 Audi TT recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2005 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
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
2005 Audi TT safety ratings
2005 Audi TT 2-DR. Convertible w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
What TT owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 AUDI TT. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE AIR BAG AND CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED CONSTANTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE…
AIR BAG LIGHT CONTINUES TO COME ON. THIS APPEARS TO BE SIMILAR TO OTHER COMPLAINTS AROUND THE CONNECTOR. THIS HAPPENS WHEN THE SEAT IS MOVED FORWARD OR BACKWARD TO ACCOMMODATE DIFFERENT SIZE DRIVERS. REPLACEMENT OF THE AIR BAG DID NOT SOLVE THIS ISSUE. *TR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 AUDI TT QUATRO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG LIGHT HAS ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. THE DEALER HAS MADE SEVERAL UNSUCCESSFUL ATTEMPTS TO DIAGNOSE THE MALFUNCTION. THE PROBLEM HAS CONTINUED TO OCCUR. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 104000 AND…
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