KnownCarProblems2000 Audi TT Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 73 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Audi TT, most often about the electrical (43% of complaints, typically around 75,500 miles). It is the 2nd most complained-about TT model year since 2000 and has 5 recalls.
Most common 2000 Audi TT problems
Electrical
31 complaints · 43%Half of these problems showed up before 75,500 miles. Parts named most often: instrument cluster/panel, ignition, wiring, 12v/24v/48v battery.
Fuel gauge consistency reads the wrong level of fuel in the gas tank. Left me stranded twice already. This is a very very common malfunction for my model of Audi.
Dashpod failure on 2000 model Audi TT. Fuel gauge has stopped working. This is second failure of a dashpod on this vehicle - the first was replaced under warranty. All european Audi/volkswagen dealers replace dashpods free of charge as it is a known design fault. Audi USA will not replace defective dashpods.
Engine
15 complaints · 21%Half of these problems showed up before 78,500 miles. Parts named most often: engine, cooling system.
My wife was driving our 2000 Audi TT on the freeway. The engine suddenly stopped. My wife was able to roll to the side of the road avoiding a collision. The car was towed to the local Audi dealer. The dealer informed US that the timing belt had broken, and as a result some engine damage had occurred. The dealer quoted…
I had a timing belt failure at 80k which required most of my engine to be replaced. My complaint is, Audi maintenance did not recommend a timing belt change before 80k. I also have a problem with the environmental system and the rear suspension which is wearing the tires prematurely and, some of my gauges are not…
Wheels and tires
12 complaints · 16%Parts named most often: sidewall, tread/belt, pressure monitoring and regulating systems.
: the contact stated while driving 65 MPH the front passenger tire had a blow out in the tread. This occured without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who determined the blow out was caused by excessive use and both front tires were affected. The tire was replaced. The tire was a firestone fuzion hri…
I own a 2000 Audi TT and the Audi dealer service confirms that the TT's instrument panel has an internal problem which requires replacement of the instrument cluster at a cost estimate of $1193.13. The TT has a known instrument cluster failure problem and Audi has provided relief to owners regarding the instrument…
Suspension
8 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 58,000 miles. Parts named most often: rear, front.
At approximately 0045 hours, saturday 06/24/2006, I was leaving work and pulling out of the parking lot. I heard a popping sound and my steering to my vehicle went sour. So I pulled over and took a look at the front wheels, thinking it was the problem. To which it was not. I continued on and the rear end was…
Jan 12,06 @ 48413 miles l/r drive train/wheel making noise, wheel loose. Paul miller Audi tightens wheel - no other damage reported july 13, 06 @ 51596 miles l/r control arm breaks with associated drive train, brake line, etc. As wife positions car into the garage paul miller Audi repairs. Dec 26, 06 @ 53904 miles l/r…
Air bags
8 complaints · 11%Parts named most often: frontal.
Fuel system
4 complaints · 6%Parts named most often: storage, delivery.
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…
Fuel gauge consistency reads the wrong level of fuel in the gas tank. Left me stranded twice already. This is a very very common malfunction for my model of Audi.
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2000 Audi TT recalls
Air bags: inflator module
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Air bags: inflator module
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Suspension: rear
Risk: Corrosion could impede the free movement of the control arm.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Moisture could enter the rear track control arm's mounting bushing and bolt combination and cause corrosion.
Suspension: lower arm
Risk: In the event control is lost, a crash may occur resulting in injury.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Fuel system: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk: In the presence of an ignition source, cause a fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel line assembly.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2000 Audi TT
- What are the most common problems with the 2000 Audi TT?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (31 complaints, typically around 75,500 miles); engine (15 complaints, typically around 78,500 miles); wheels and tires (12 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2000 Audi TT have?
- 5 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from June 23, 2021 (air bags). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2000 a bad year for the Audi TT?
- It is the 2nd most complained-about TT model year since 2000, with 73 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.