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Audi Tt problems, recalls & best years

The deets on every Tt from 2000 to 2023: 319 owner complaints and 20 recalls across 17 model years.

The model years with the most owner complaints are 2001 (120), 2000 (73), 2002 (38). Best fuel economy: 26 mpg combined (2019).

Audi Tt
Photo: Lothar Spurzem · CC BY-SA 2.0 de · Wikimedia Commons. Representative photo of this generation; trim may differ.

Problem areas across all years

Electrical140
Transmission & drivetrain52
Engine & cooling37
Airbags26
Tires19
Suspension14
Exterior lights14
Fuel system11

Year by year

YearRecallsComplaintsBest mpg
200057323
2001312023
200203823
200301321
200412522
200501121
20060421
200701–
200821426
200921226
20101424
20110126
20162326
20171026
20181026
20191026
20231025

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FAQ

What is the worst year for the Audi Tt?

The model years with the most owner complaints are 2001 (120), 2000 (73), 2002 (38).

How many recalls has the Audi Tt had?

Across 2000–2023, NHTSA lists 20 vehicle recall campaigns by model year (a campaign that covers several years counts once per year).