Audi TT - Common problems

Last update 16. 02. 2024

Common problems with the Audi TT

Some problems will only occur after many years of operation; others are related to technical solutions and forced the manufacturer to issue a recall. In the following overview, you will find the most common problems for the Audi TT, for which Audi has announced a recall through the EU Safety Gate system. For recalls and faults found in the UK, scroll down.

The Audi TT is generally considered to be a reliable vehicle, praised for its sleek design, sporty performance, and upscale interior. However, like any car model, it has faced some common issues reported by owners. These may include concerns with the vehicle’s electrical system, such as malfunctioning sensors or glitches in the infotainment system.

Some owners have reported issues with the turbocharged engines, including potential oil consumption and turbocharger failures. Despite these challenges, Audi has made efforts to address reliability concerns through recalls and updates, and many drivers continue to find the TT to be a dependable and enjoyable choice in the sports car segment.

Latest Audi TT Issues in the EU

Audi TT (2014 – 2017)

16/04/2023

The airbag may deteriorate over time, and if deployed, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator body to burst, and metal...

Audi TT (2020 – 2022)

10/04/2022

Engine design covers installed on affected vehicles could come loose from the attachment depending on use (e.g. very sporty drivin...

Audi TT (2000 – 2001)

21/11/2021

The functioning of the relevant NADI airbags manufactured by Takata, in particular the gas generator, may be impaired in the vehic...

All Audi TT EU Recalls

Latest Audi TT issues reported by German KBA

Audi is recalling over a million cars: Airbag problems with several models

23/02/2023

Audi recalls several models to the workshops. The reason is a fault in the front airbags. Metal fragments that may become detached...

More Audi TT KBA Recalls

If the recall problem is corrected in time, it may not affect the overall reliability of your TT. However, the fault can often remain unresolved because the previous owner didn´t know about the recall or ignored the manufacturer’s letter.

The good news is that automakers usually provide unlimited time to correct such defects for free. Check to see if all of the potential problems with your TT have been resolved in the past. How to do it, we give advice on a special page.

If you wish to know more about eventual problems of a specific car (e.g. real mileage, potential traffic accidents damages, odometer rollback, repairs, etc.), then we suggest going to this page.

Check the vehicle’s history

Latest Audi TT Issues in the UK

AUDI TT (2020 – 2022) – THE POWER UNIT
on 22/03/2022
AUDI TT (23/11/2020 – 10/03/2022) RECALL: Problem description: The design trim on the power unit can become detached from its retainers.
AUDI TT (1997 – 1999) – THE TAKATA AIRBAG
on 22/09/2021
AUDI TT (14/04/1997 – 23/12/1999) RECALL: Problem description: On vehicles, with TAKATA driver airbags and NADI gas generators manufactured within a specific […]
AUDI TT (2020) – THE CURTAIN AIRBAG
on 27/10/2020
AUDI TT (19/02/2020 – 04/03/2020) RECALL: Problem description: A curtain airbag which cannot be guaranteed to provide the intended protection in the event of […]