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2001 Audi Tt

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

77 reports with mileage · 43 unknown

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

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

Visibility complaints

5 reports
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5,000 miles · Oct 22, 2010
VisibilityFire

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 AUDI TT COUPE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH SHE BEGAN TO ROLL DOWN THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW AND SMOKE STARTED TO COME OUT OF THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER AND SHUT OFF. IT WAS THEN TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE WINDOW MOTORS WERE REPLACED. THE FAILU…

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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 AUDI TT COUPE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH SHE BEGAN TO ROLL DOWN THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW AND SMOKE STARTED TO COME OUT OF THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER AND SHUT OFF. IT WAS THEN TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE WINDOW MOTORS WERE REPLACED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED FIVE TIMES. WHEN THE FAILURES OCCURRED THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE AUTHORIZED DEALER TO BE REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 48,000.

NHTSA ODI #10361703

20,000 miles · Jan 15, 2004
Electrical SystemVisibility

ELECTRICAL- FUEL HATCH, TRUNK LATCH

NHTSA ODI #10069521

25 miles · Dec 12, 2002
Electrical SystemPower TrainSeat Belts

VEHICLE INSTRUMENT PANEL HAD A MAJOR COMPUTER MALFUNCTION CAUSING THE GAS GAUGE NEEDLE TO ROTATE VIOLENTLY FROM LEFT TO RIGHT AND BACK AGAIN CONTINIOUSLY. CLUTHH PEDAL WHEN WET TURNS INTO A SLIPPERY SURFACE DUE TO THE METAL ON THE PEDAL CAUSING THE FOOT TO SLIP OFF. THE SEAT BELT DESIGN FOR THE DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGERS IS DEF…

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VEHICLE INSTRUMENT PANEL HAD A MAJOR COMPUTER MALFUNCTION CAUSING THE GAS GAUGE NEEDLE TO ROTATE VIOLENTLY FROM LEFT TO RIGHT AND BACK AGAIN CONTINIOUSLY. CLUTHH PEDAL WHEN WET TURNS INTO A SLIPPERY SURFACE DUE TO THE METAL ON THE PEDAL CAUSING THE FOOT TO SLIP OFF. THE SEAT BELT DESIGN FOR THE DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGERS IS DEFECTIVE CAUSING THE SEATBELT NOT TO RETRACT. THIS CREATES THE DANGER OF THE SEAT BELT NOT WORKING AS INTENDED.

NHTSA ODI #10000088

Mileage unknown · Oct 25, 2001
Visibility

ALL WINDSHIELDS PRODUCED BY AUDI FOR TT MODEL HAVE NOTICEABLE VISUAL DISTORTION SHOWING IN WINDSHIELD AS VIEWED FROM THE DRIVERS SEAT WHILE LOOKING OUT THE PASSENGERS SIDE OF THE WINDSHIELD. DISTORTION APPEARS AS VERTICLE LINES RUNNING FROM TO BOTTOM OF WINSHIELD MAKING ANYTHING VIEWED, ESPECIALLY STRAIGHT LINES, DISTORT. THIS C…

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ALL WINDSHIELDS PRODUCED BY AUDI FOR TT MODEL HAVE NOTICEABLE VISUAL DISTORTION SHOWING IN WINDSHIELD AS VIEWED FROM THE DRIVERS SEAT WHILE LOOKING OUT THE PASSENGERS SIDE OF THE WINDSHIELD. DISTORTION APPEARS AS VERTICLE LINES RUNNING FROM TO BOTTOM OF WINSHIELD MAKING ANYTHING VIEWED, ESPECIALLY STRAIGHT LINES, DISTORT. THIS CAUSES CAN AND HAS CAUSED MOMENTARY DIZZINESS. THIS IS COVERED UNDER WARRANTY BUT ACCORDING TO AUDI OF AMERICA, JERRAD, IN CUSTOMER SERVICE, AUDI HAS BEEN UNABLE TO DATE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. THEY ARE WILLING TO SUPPLY A THRID WINDSHEILD IN THE HOPES IT WILL HAVE LESS DISTORTION, BUT HE SUGGESTED I MAY WANT TO WAIT TO SEE IF THIS PRODUCTION PROBLEM IS EVER FIXED AND THAN OBTAIN A NEW WINDSHIELD. THOUGHT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT THIS POTETNTIAL SAFETY HAZARD.*AK

NHTSA ODI #753673

Mileage unknown · Oct 6, 2000
Electrical SystemStructureVisibility

CENTRAL COMPUTER HAS MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING DOOR LOCKS TO JAM, PREVENTING OCCUPANTS FROM EXITING VEHICLE. ALSO, WHEN DRIVING IN RAINY WEATHER CONDITIONS WINDSHIELD WIPER STOPPED WORKING, CAUSING POOR DRIVER'S VISIBILITY. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER, DEALER NOT SURE WHAT WAS CAUSING THE PROBLEM. *AK

NHTSA ODI #872445

Official recalls

3

21V470000 · 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

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No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.