no report yet
Storage: tank assembly
Risk. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A VEHICLE FIRE COULD OCCUR.
2008 Audi TTProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 14 owner complaints about the 2008 Audi TT, most often about the power train. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 3, 2024. Updated daily. Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2008 Audi TT has problems
14 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
4Power train
2Engine and engine cooling
2Exterior lighting
2Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
1Fuel/propulsion system
1Electronic stability control (ESC)
1Service brakes
1Structure
1Vehicle speed control
22 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 4 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 2 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 |
| 2 other systems | 2 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2008 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.
no report yet
Body: roof and pillars
Risk. THE DETACHED TRIM COVER COULD POSE A RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY FOR VEHICLE FRONT SEAT OCCUPANTS.
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
2008 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
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What TT owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I HAVE A SILVER TT 2008 WITH AUTO GEARBOX. I'VE HAD IT SINCE APRIL 20TH THIS YEAR! PROBLEM IS, IT JERKS AND BUNNYHOPS WHEN PULLING OFF, REVERSING AND MOVING IN SLOW TRAFFIC. IT GETS WORSE AFTER THE CAR WARMS UP AND IS A NIGHTMARE TRYING TO PARK IN TIGHT SPACE, NO MIL OR CODES,AUDI DEALER COULDN'T…
VEHICLE HARD SHIFTING BETWEEN GEARS. DSG TRANSMISSION. AUTO LOST POWER. TRANSMISSION SEALS LEAKING BETWEEN TRANSMISSION AND ENGINE. FLUID LEAKING FROM MULTI-CLUTCH COVER SEAL. ISSUE RETURNED A SECOND TIME ON 28 DEC 2011 WITH APPROXIMATELY 44560 MILES. VEHICLE LOST POWER AND WAS HARD SHIFTING. RPM…
MY 2008 AUDI TT QUATTRO 3.2 HAS THE AUTOMATIC DSG TRANSMISSION. IT HAS BECOME INCREASINGLY DIFFICULT TO DRIVE. SLOW SPEED MANEUVERS (E.G. WHILST PARKING) ARE ACCOMPANIED BY "JERKING" OR "BUCKING" OF THE CAR. ALSO, IT IS DIFFICULT TO SMOOTHLY START THE CAR MOVING FROM A STOP. THE TRANSMISSION SEEMS…
Own a 2008 TT?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.