IllustrationCOIL SPRING BREAKAGE. *TR
2001 Audi Tt
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
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What owners reported most
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
130–25K
2225–50K
1850–75K
1675–100K
7100–150K
1150K+
77 reports with mileage · 43 unknown
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What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Electrical System. Review the 71 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Air Bags. Review the 10 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Engine And Engine Cooling. Review the 10 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
4 crash reports3 fire reports2 injury reports
Suspension complaints
6 reportsTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 AUDI TT QUATTRO. WHILE PULLING INTO THE DRIVEWAY AT 5 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE. SHE NOTICED THAT THE TIRE WAS NOT ALIGNED WITH THE OTHER THREE TIRES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THEY DISCOVERED THAT THE REAR CONTROL ARM BOLT WAS CORRODED AND…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 AUDI TT QUATTRO. WHILE PULLING INTO THE DRIVEWAY AT 5 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE. SHE NOTICED THAT THE TIRE WAS NOT ALIGNED WITH THE OTHER THREE TIRES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THEY DISCOVERED THAT THE REAR CONTROL ARM BOLT WAS CORRODED AND FAILED, ALONG WITH THE REAR SUSPENSION COIL. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT HER VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 01V325000 (SUSPENSION:REAR). THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY BEING REPAIRED AT THE COST OF $1,500. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 71,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 72,000.
2001 AUDI TT 4 TRANSMISSIONS FAILURES, OVERHEATING, THERMOSTAT FAILS EVERY 60K, ENGINE PLASTIC PARTS DEGRADING, ALTERNATOR FAILURE, ENGINE HEAD FAILED REQUIRED REPLACEMENT, VARIOUS INTERIOR TRIM PROBLEMS (E.G. BROKEN STEREO COVER, GLOVE COMPARTMENT HANDLE WHEN LEFT IN HEAT WITH CLOSED WINDOWS), INSTRUMENT CLUSTER REPLACED, FAI…
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2001 AUDI TT 4 TRANSMISSIONS FAILURES, OVERHEATING, THERMOSTAT FAILS EVERY 60K, ENGINE PLASTIC PARTS DEGRADING, ALTERNATOR FAILURE, ENGINE HEAD FAILED REQUIRED REPLACEMENT, VARIOUS INTERIOR TRIM PROBLEMS (E.G. BROKEN STEREO COVER, GLOVE COMPARTMENT HANDLE WHEN LEFT IN HEAT WITH CLOSED WINDOWS), INSTRUMENT CLUSTER REPLACED, FAILED AGAIN WILL NEED REPLACEMENT FUEL GAUGE READS FULL ALL THE TIME, ENGINE VACUUM LEAKS, ETC...ETC... *TR
LOWER BALL JOINT NOISE. PREVIOUSLY ADJUSTED AND PREVIOUSLY REPLACED ENTIRE LOWER CONTROL ARM. ELECTRICAL GHOST OBSTRUCTS SEVERAL FUNCTIONS. NOISY A/C CLUTCH. UNIDENTIFIED THUMP WHILE DOWNSHIFTING. SECONDARY ACTUATOR VALVE. SEAT BACK ADJUSTMENT. BLOWER MOTOR FAILURE. *NLM
CAR MAKES LOUD CLUNKING NOISE ON FRONT END COMPONENTS WHEN BACKING UP AND TURN STEERING WHEEL TO THE RIGHR OR LEFT. *AK
WHEN TURNING WHEEL SHARPLY TO EITHER LEFT OR RIGHT THERE IS A LOUD CLUNKING SOUND. VEHICLE TAKEN TO DEALER 6 TIMES, CANNOT FIND CAUSE. *AK
Official recalls
321V470000 · Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module
Jun 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 & remedy
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.
20V056000 · Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module
Jan 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 & remedy
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.
01V325000 · Suspension:rear
Oct 10, 2001
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. MOISTURE COULD ENTER THE REAR TRACK CONTROL ARM'S MOUNTING BUSHING AND BOLT COMBINATION AND CAUSE CORROSION.
Consequence & remedy
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.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
0No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.