2000 Audi TT: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
73 owner complaints analyzed
5 distinct recall campaigns
70,231 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2000 model year. Data snapshot: . 33 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel is the most frequently named component, appearing in 19 of 73 complaints (26.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 4 | 5.5% |
| Steering behavior | 3 | 4.1% |
| Fuel system concerns | 2 | 2.7% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 1.4% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel | 19 |
| Electrical System | 8 |
| Tires | 8 |
| Air Bags | 6 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys | 5 |
| Suspension:Rear | 4 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 3 |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 2 |
Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel: 19; Electrical System: 8; Tires: 8; Air Bags: 6; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys: 5; Suspension:Rear: 4; Engine And Engine Cooling: 3; Air Bags:Frontal: 2
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 2 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 4 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 12 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 10 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 4 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 2; 25,000 to 49,999: 4; 50,000 to 74,999: 12; 75,000 to 99,999: 10; 100,000 to 149,999: 4; 150,000 and above: 1
50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (12). 40 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 12 |
| 2001 | 3 |
| 2002 | 2 |
| 2003 | 3 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2005 | 3 |
| 2006 | 9 |
| 2007 | 11 |
| 2008 | 9 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2010 | 2 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 4 |
| 2024 | 1 |
2000: 12; 2001: 3; 2002: 2; 2003: 3; 2004: 6; 2005: 3; 2006: 9; 2007: 11; 2008: 9; 2009: 1; 2010: 2; 2011: 1; 2014: 1; 2015: 1; 2016: 2; 2018: 1; 2020: 1; 2021: 4; 2024: 1
Pattern summary
Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 4 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 3 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 2 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10020110 · 2003-05-19 (May 19, 2003)
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLES TIRE EXPLODED. *NLM
Owner-reported narrative. 18,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10020110 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10020411 · 2003-06-04 (June 4, 2003)
DUE TO DEFECTIVE SEAT BELT EQUIPMENT AND AIR BAG NON-DEPLOYMENT THE CONSUMER AND HER DAUGHTER WASN'T RESTRAINED UPON IMPACT. BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER SUSTAINED INJURIES. INSURANCE COMPANY DIAGNOSED VEHICLE AS A TOTAL LOST. *MR *PH
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10020411 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10026765 · 2003-07-08 (July 8, 2003)
HYDRAULIC TENSIONER MALFUNCTIONED. THIS CAUSED THE TIMING BELT TO BREAK.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. 70,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10026765 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10071212 · 2004-01-15 (January 15, 2004)
REASON FOR SERVICE CALL: NO HEAT DIAGNOSIS BY AUDI DEALER: INTERNAL SHORT IN A/C CONTROL HEAD ESTIMATE OF COST TO REPLACE THE A/C CONTROL HEAD- $900.00 I DENIED AUTHORIZATION FOR THE $900.00 REPAIR. WHEN THE CAR WAS RETURNED TO ME, THE CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM WOULD ONLY DELIVER HEAT AND AT A VERY HIGH TEMPERATURE. THERE WAS NO ADJUSTMENT OF TEMPERATURE NOR COULD THE SYSTEM BE SHUT DOWN. EVEN WHEN THE CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM CONTROLS WERE SET IN AN OFF POSITION, HEAT CONTINUED TO TRICKLE THROUGH THE VENTS. THE CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE SUGGE…
Owner-reported narrative. 20,893 miles reported. Look up ODI 10071212 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10071225 · 2004-01-15 (January 15, 2004)
I HAVE HAD INTERMITTENT WINDOW PROBLEMS SINCE I PURCHASED THE CAR. WINDOW DRIVERS WERE REPLACED ON THE DRIVERS SIDE AT 3000 MILES. THE WINDOWS STOPPED WORKING FOR SHORT TIMES EVER SINCE. THEY WERE INSPECTED AT 29,000 MILES . THE PASSENGER SIDE FAILED AT 35,000 MILES COSTING $374. I WAS NOTIFIED THE WINDOW GUIDES WERE THEN NOTICED TO BE CRACKED AND WILL NEED REPLACEMENT. THE DRIVER SIDE STOPPED WORKING AT 38,000 MILES AND WILL NO LONGER COME BACK. THIS SEEMS TO BE A INHERENT PROBLEM WITH VW AND AUDI DESIGN.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10071225 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10081482 · 2004-07-07 (July 7, 2004)
VEHICLE LOST STEERING CONTROL WHILE DRIVING AT HIGH SPEED OF 60-85 MPH. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED , AND WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 36,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10081482 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10091307 · 2004-09-20 (September 20, 2004)
MY 2000 AUDI TT QUATTRO HAS A PROBLEM WITH ITS FUEL GAUGE WHERE IT SOMETIMES READS THAT THERE IS MOST OF A TANK OF GAS WHEN THE TANK IS NEARLY EMPTY. PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT. I HAVE NOT RUN OUT OF GAS OR HAD AN ACCIDENT, BUT THIS SEEMS TO BE A POTENTIAL SAFETY HAZARD TO ME (THE CAR COULD RUN OUT OF GAS WITHOUT WARNING). ON AUDIWORLD.COM TT FORUMS, THERE ARE MANY REPORTS OF THIS SAME PROBLEM.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. 51,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10091307 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10099064 · 2004-10-29 (October 29, 2004)
THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WAS DEFECTIVE. THERE WAS NO ILLUMINATION. THE DRIVER WAS NOT ABLE TO TELL HOW FAST SHE GOING, OR HOW MUCH FUEL WAS AVAILABLE. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS WAITING FOR A RESPONSE FROM THEM. PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 81,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10099064 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
5 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
01V325000 · Suspension:Rear
Reported: 2001-10-10 (October 10, 2001)
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. MOISTURE COULD ENTER THE REAR TRACK CONTROL ARM'S MOUNTING BUSHING AND BOLT COMBINATION AND CAUSE CORROSION.
Consequence: CORROSION COULD IMPEDE THE FREE MOVEMENT OF THE CONTROL ARM.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TRACK CONTROL ARMS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 12, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834.
NHTSA campaign record ↗20V056000 · Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Side:Inflator Module
Reported: 2020-01-31 (January 31, 2020)
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VW) is recalling certain 2000-2001 TT Roadster, 2000 TT Coupe, 1999 Audi A8, 1998-2000 Audi A6, and 1999-2000 Audi A4 vehicles equipped with Non-Azide Driver air bag Inflators (NADI) that do not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. Due to a manufacturing issue, the NADI inflators may absorb moisture, possibly causing the air bag to deploy improperly in the event of a crash.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator with an alternative inflator when the parts become available, free of charge. Owner notifications were mailed September 21, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69BT.
NHTSA campaign record ↗21V470000 · Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Side:Inflator Module
Reported: 2021-06-23 (June 23, 2021)
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2000-2001 Audi TT Coupe, TT Roadster, 2000-2002 A4, and S4 vehicles equipped with Non-Azide Driver Air Bag Inflators (NADI) that do not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. Due to a manufacturing issue, the NADI inflators may absorb moisture, possibly causing the air bag to deploy improperly in the event of a crash.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver frontal airbag inflator with an alternative inflator, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 2, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69CJ.
NHTSA campaign record ↗99V222000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
Reported: 1999-08-12 (August 12, 1999)
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A SMALL SECTION OF THE VEHICLE FUEL LINE ASSEMBLY MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DURING PRODUCTION. IF DAMAGED, FUEL COULD LEAK TO THE OUTSIDE.
Consequence: IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, CAUSE A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL LINE ASSEMBLY.
NHTSA campaign record ↗99V300000 · Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Arm
Reported: 1999-11-10 (November 10, 1999)
PASSENGER VEHICLES. IN SHARP HIGH SPEED TURNS OR ABRUPT LANE CHANGE MANEUVERS AT SPEEDS SUBSTANTIALLY ABOVE POSTED SPEED LIMITS, AND DEPENDING UPON ROAD CONDITIONS, PRECISE STEERING RESPONSE MAY BE DEMANDED TO RETAIN DIRECTIONAL STABILITY.
Consequence: IN THE EVENT CONTROL IS LOST, A CRASH MAY OCCUR RESULTING IN INJURY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT STABILIZERS IN FRONT DRIVE AUDI TT'S AND THE FRONT AND REAR STABILIZERS IN AUDI TT'S EQUIPPED WITH QUATTRO DRIVE. A MODIFIED CONTROL ARM WILL BE INSTALLED IN FRONT TOGETHER WITH FIRMER SHOCK ABSORBERS IN FRONT AND REAR. IN ADDITION AUDI WILL INSTALL A REAR SPOILER.
NHTSA campaign record ↗