KnownCarProblems2001 Audi TT Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 120 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Audi TT, most often about the electrical (59% of complaints, typically around 48,500 miles). It is the most complained-about TT model year since 2000 and has 3 recalls.
Most common 2001 Audi TT problems
Electrical
71 complaints · 59%Half of these problems showed up before 48,500 miles. Parts named most often: instrument cluster/panel, wiring, 12v/24v/48v battery, alternator/generator/regulator.
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.
I have a faulty instrument cluster on my Audi TT 2001 roaster. This part controls the tachometer, odometer, speedometer, fuel gauge, temperature gauge and all the warning lights for oil pressure, coolant levels, etc. This is one of the most important parts for the safety of the vehicle. This is the second instrument…
Fuel system
10 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 50,000 miles. Parts named most often: storage, delivery.
The fuel sending unit can often report incorrect information, causing owners to occasionally run out of gas without prior notice. Fuel gauge has a tendency to jump from full to empty within minutes. Audi has already recalled their a6 model for the same defect, yet does not want to recall the TT even though they share…
My Audi TT quattro 2001 fuel pump and rollover valve tubing is completely corrosive, when you touch the tubing it crumbles.I called Audi about the problem and they where not aware of corrosive gas tubing. Plus the wiring for the fuel pump was bear, all the wire covering had crumble which cause it to short out and not…
Engine
10 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 77,500 miles. Parts named most often: engine, cooling system.
(1) events leading up to the failure of my timing belt were normal driving conditions, ie no sounds, smells, or visual damage. (2) on 01/15/2007, my timing belt broke while driving. The consequences are damage to the cylinder head, as well as other parts of the engine. (3) last year, Audi changed the time/mileage…
Tl contact owns a 2001 Audi TT. The contact stated that the engine's timing belt fails without notice and causes the engine to stop. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was out of warranty and recommended changing the timing belt at 65,000 miles. The VIN and engine size were unavailable. The current and failure…
Air bags
10 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 50,000 miles. Parts named most often: frontal, side/window.
Air bag indicator light continuously stays on. An authorized Audi service center diagnostic indicated air bag modular malfunction resulting in the inability for all air bags to properly function and seat belt tensioner to be inactive. In addition, the diagnostic indicated other safety components not available to this…
Audi TT, 2001, roadster. The glove box lock failed without reason. This failure does not allow the passenger side air bag to be disconnected for children as required by law. My car is not the only one with this defect. It is a design failure creating a safety hazard to small passengers. This failure is common to Audi…
Transmission
7 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 49,000 miles. Parts named most often: clutch assembly, manual transmission, axle assembly.
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.
Vehicle was sitting for about 2.5 hours on a very cold day (15 degrees). Started car and let vehicle warm up. Then I started home. After approximately ten minutes on driving in traffic, I started to experience problems with shifting the manual transmission. It was very hard to get the car into another gear. I finally…
Suspension
6 complaints · 5%Parts named most often: front, rear.
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.
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…
Brakes
6 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 68,000 miles. Parts named most often: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, foundation components, antilock, power assist.
Tl contact owns a 2001 Audi TT. While driving 45 MPH up an incline the contact noticed that the vehicle began to shutter, the contact then applied the brakes and noticed that they would not engage. In order to stop the vehicle, the contact had to apply the emergency brake. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who…
The vehicle is an Audi TT, VIN []. The vehicle ABS and esp warning lights came on. The vehicle was taken to an Audi dealer, and the diagnostic error codes reported by the dealer indicated that the vehicle's onboard computer sensed that the vehicle was going into a slide when it was driving straight down the road, and…
Visibility and wipers
5 complaints · 4%Parts named most often: power window devices and controls, windshield wiper/washer, windshield.
Tl 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…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2001 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.
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 2001 Audi TT
- What are the most common problems with the 2001 Audi TT?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (71 complaints, typically around 48,500 miles); fuel system (10 complaints, typically around 50,000 miles); engine (10 complaints, typically around 77,500 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2001 Audi TT have?
- 3 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 2001 a bad year for the Audi TT?
- It is the most complained-about TT model year since 2000, with 120 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.