2000 Audi TT
Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 73
- Recalls
- 6
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Electrical system
Campaigns on file for 2000
None on file
42% of complaints
Complaints per year
2000: 73 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 73 |
| 2001 | 120 |
| 2002 | 38 |
| 2003 | 13 |
| 2004 | 25 |
| 2005 | 11 |
| 2006 | 4 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2008 | 14 |
| 2009 | 12 |
| 2010 | 4 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2016 | 3 |
| 2017 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Electrical system
42% · 31 reportsMost commonly citing instrument cluster/panel and interior/under dash.
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Headlight ignitor fails causing headlight low beam to work intermittently.
NHTSA ODI report, 2015-10-04
Dash pod malfunction. Does not register speed, tachometer, fuel or temperature. All dash light intermittently work.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-09-16
Also filed under Vehicle speed control
Due to a computer error, engine exploded. Dealer has replaced engine. Consumer does not know if computer has been modified.
NHTSA ODI report, 2000-02-29
Also filed under Engine and engine cooling
Engine and engine cooling
18% · 13 reportsMost commonly citing belts and associated pulleys and gasoline.
Tires
16% · 12 reportsMost commonly citing sidewall and tread/belt.
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While driving the vehicles tire exploded.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-05-19
Air bags
11% · 8 reportsMost commonly citing frontal.
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Due to defective seat belt equipment and air bag non-deployment the consumer and her daughter wasn't restrained upon impact. Both driver and passenger sustained injuries. Insurance company diagnosed vehicle as a total lost.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-06-04
Also filed under Seat belts
Tl* Takata recall. The contact owns a 2000 Audi TT. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20V056000 (Air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available.
NHTSA ODI report, 2021-04-21
Tl* Takata recall. The contact owns a 2000 Audi TT. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20V056000 (Air bags) however, the parts to do the recall repair was not yet available.
NHTSA ODI report, 2020-03-31
Suspension
11% · 8 reportsMost commonly citing rear and lower arm.
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The contact owned a 2000 Audi TT. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 01V325000 (Suspension); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-10-04
Safety timeline
6 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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1999-08-18Fuel system, gasoline99V222000 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.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel line assembly.
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2000-05-08Suspension99V300000 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…
Remedy: 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…
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2002-04-12Suspension01V325000 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Moisture could enter the rear track control arm's mounting bushing and bolt combination and cause corrosion.
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…
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2014-05-01Engine and engine cooling14E007000 The Gates Corporation (Gates) is recalling certain aftermarket Tru-Flow Water Pumps, part number TFW 41127, sold at certain NAPA Auto Parts and/or installed by automotive service technicians after November 1, 2013 (and manufactured August 2013...
Remedy: Gates will notify owners, and dealers will replace the water pump, free of charge. The recall began during May 2014. Owners may contact The Gates Corporation at 1-303-744-1911.
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2021-09-21Air bags20V056000 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
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.
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2021-11-02Air bags21V470000 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
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.
Buy-smart checklist
2000 Audi TT — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 31 reports on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 13 reports on file for this year.
- Tires: 12 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 99V222000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 99V300000 · Suspension
- Recall 01V325000 · Suspension
- Recall 14E007000 · Engine and engine cooling
- Recall 20V056000 · Air bags
- Recall 21V470000 · Air bags
FAQ
- Is the 2000 Audi TT reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2000 Audi TT?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 42% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2000 Audi TT have?
- 6 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.