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2009 Audi TTProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 12 owner complaints about the 2009 Audi TT, most often about the power train. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

2009 Audi TT
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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints122 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage41kPower train, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 22, 2016. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.

Complaints by system

Where the 2009 Audi TT has problems

12 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
Power train40
Electrical system31
Fuel system, gasoline20
Exterior lighting10
Engine and engine cooling11
Structure10
Vehicle speed control11
Visibility/wiper10

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

2 recalls

2009 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.

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

2009 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
NHTSA crash tests

2009 Audi TT safety ratings

2009 Audi TT 2-DR 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
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2009 Audi TT, and the recalls they led to.

  1. VEHICLE STALL/LOSS MOTIVE POWERPE09035 · closed Nov 19, 2009
    Led to recall 09V-333
In owners' words

What TT owners report

Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

I'VE EXPERIENCED ISSUES WHEN TRYING TO SHIFT GEARS, MOST RECENTLY WHEN PUTTING THE CAR IN REVERSE FROM DRIVE, THE DASHBOARD STARTED FLASHING AND IT LOST ALL POWER AS IF IT WERE DISENGAGED OR IN NEUTRAL. I TOOK THE CAR INTO A DEALER AS THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON…
Complaint 10870701 · May 24, 2016 · 160,000 miles
CLUNK AND NOISE FROM DSG TRANSMISSION WHEN ACCELERATE FROM STOP IN D POSITION OR FROM 2ND TO 1ST GEAR FOR SLOWING DOWN. I THINK IT IS MECHATRONIC ISSUES FOR THOSE YEAR VW AUDI DSGS. IT'S OUT OF WARRANTY BUT STILL CAN BE COVERED BY RECALL?
Complaint 10818578 · Jan 7, 2016 · 62,000 miles
THE CAR WAS DRIVING FINE DURING THE DAY. DURING THE EVENING I WAS MANEUVERING THE CAR TO PARK. WHEN I PUT THE CAR INTO REVERSE, THE PRNDS INDICATORS STARTED FLASHING. THE CAR WOULD NOT MOVE IN ANY OF THE GEARS WHILE THIS WAS OCCURRING. I HAD TO RESTART THE CAR OFF TO BE ABLE TO MOVE THE CAR. I…
Complaint 10355846 · Sep 15, 2010 · 20,000 miles

Own a 2009 TT?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.