Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2000 Audi TT, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Electrical system31
- Engine and engine cooling13
- Tires12
- Air bags8
- Suspension8
- Visibility2
- Vehicle speed control2
- Fuel system, gasoline2
- Engine2
- Fuel system, other2
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 2 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 2000 Audi TT failed the safety check 2.39% of the time — 28% more often than the average 2000 passenger car (1.86%). Median odometer at inspection: 116,193 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Engines
The most common engines in 2000 Audi TT cars on Dutch roads are the 1.8 petrol (132 kW, 177 hp) and 1.8 petrol (165 kW, 221 hp).
| Engine | Power | Cars |
|---|---|---|
| 1.8 petrol | 132 kW 177 hp | 934 |
| 1.8 petrol | 165 kW 221 hp | 414 |
RDW Open Data (CC0): registered passenger cars and their fuel data · engine size rounded to 0.1 litre, net maximum power · versions with at least 20 cars
In the Netherlands
1,377 first registered in 2000 are on Dutch roads; 60% arrived later as imports. Median list price when new: €43,626.
Most common APK defects
- Bandenspanning niet op juiste waarde780
- Overmatige vloeistoflekkage overige vloeistoffen413
- Waarschuwingsinrichting airbag- / gordelsysteem geeft defect313
- Stadslicht werkt niet (goed)293
- Dimlicht onjuist afgesteld279
- Band onvoldoende profiel276
- Stofhoes aandrijfas beschadigd en dicht niet af221
- Band(en) aanwezig met een profieldiepte van 1,6 t/m 2,5 mm193
Colours
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording
In the United Kingdom
989 cars built in 2000 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 1,821 more were declared off the road (SORN).
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124, year of manufacture) · Open Government Licence v3.0
MOT test results in Great Britain
In 2023, 2,061 of these cars first registered in 2000 took their annual MOT test. 58% passed first time; among all cars first registered in 2000 the figure was 61%.
| Failed on | These cars | All cars from 2000 |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 20.6% | 17.7% |
| Suspension | 16.4% | 14.3% |
| Brakes | 15.3% | 12.8% |
| Body, chassis, structure | 9.0% | 9.6% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 8.1% | 7.7% |
| Tyres | 7.8% | 4.9% |
DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023 (Department for Transport) · Open Government Licence v3.0 · first tests only; a fix made at the test station within the hour still counts as a fail
In Finland
261 of these cars first registered in 2000 were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026, with an average of 241,000 km on the odometer at their last inspection.
Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use · CC BY 4.0
In New Zealand
83 2000 cars are on the New Zealand register; 30% arrived as used imports, 63% were sold new in New Zealand.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Fuel consumption
Official Canadian test results for 2 variants: combined 11.3 L/100 km (about 21 mpg US), CO₂ 260 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| TT Coupe quattro · Minicompact · Premium gasoline | 13.1 | 9.0 | 11.3 |
| TT Coupe quattro (Supercharged) · Minicompact · Premium gasoline | 13.1 | 9.1 | 11.3 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls in Canada
4 Transport Canada recalls for the 2000 Audi TT.
| 2021391 23 Jun 2021 | Airbag Issue: On certain vehicles, exposure to moisture over time could cause the driver-front airbag not to inflate properly in a crash. Safety Risk: An airba… |
| 2020032 29 Jan 2020 | Airbag Issue: On certain vehicles, exposure to moisture over time could cause the driver-front airbag not to inflate properly in a crash. Safety Risk: In a cra… |
| 2001245 10 Oct 2001 | Suspension On certain Audi TT Quattro vehicles, moisture could enter the rear track control arm's mounting bushing and bolt combination and cause corrosion. Corrosion coul… |
| 2000027 15 Feb 2000 | Steering Certain vehicles may be susceptible to loss of directional stability in sharp turns or abrupt lane change maneuvers at extremely high speeds due to a steering s… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
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.
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.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. MOISTURE COULD ENTER THE REAR TRACK CONTROL ARM'S MOUNTING BUSHING AND BOLT COMBINATION AND CAUSE CORROSION.
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.
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.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Audi told its dealers about the 2000 Audi TT: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 622414 | THIS SERVICE CIRCULAR STATES THAT THE TECHNICAL BULLETIN NO. 8 FOR THE AUDI TT 2000 ELECTRICAL WIRING DIAGRAMS, TROUBLESHOOTING AND COMPONENT LOCATIONS MANUAL WILL BE COMING SOON. *TT |
| 619854 | SUBJECT REGARDING REPLACEMENT OF COIL CONNECTOR WITH SLIP RING (SPRIAL SPRING), REMOVING ADDITONAL WIRING. *TT |
| 618419 | INFORMATION ON REMOVING THE REAR LID SPOILER. *TT |
| 616763 | A CONDITION MAY EXIST WHERE THE NAVIGATION SYSTEM INSTRUCTS THE DRIVER TO TURN APPOX. TWO HUNDRED FEET BEFORE OR AFTER THE DESIGNATED INTERSECTION. *TT |
| 616762 | EXPERIENCING GROANING OR HOWLING NOISE FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT WHEN ACCELERATING DURING PARTIAL LOAD BETWEEN 2500 - 3000 RPM AND / OR NOISY CHARGE PRESSURE BYPASS VALVE WHEN DECELERATING BETWEEN 2000 - 3000 RPM. *TT |
| 616671 | OWNER NOTIFICATION LETTERS REGARDING AUDI TT AND S4 LOW PROFILE TIRES. *TT |
| 615884 | INFORMATION REGARDING INSTALLATION OF FRONT LICENSE PLATE HOLDER. *TT |
| 615876 | THIS SAMPLE LETTER PROVIDES INFORMATION ON THE SPECIALLY DESIGNED LOW ASPECT RATIO, ULTRA HIGH PERFORMANCE TIRES. *TT |
| 615875 | THIS LETTER ADDRESSES DEFECT ALLEGATIONS MADE IN THE SEPTEMBER 25TH ISSUE OF BUSINESS WEEK WITH RESPECT TO THE BRIDGESTONE RE040 LOW ASPECT RATIO, ULTRA HIGH PERFORMANCE TIRES. *TT |
| 615874 | SUBJECT REGARDING AUDI OF AMERICA, INC. CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 225 / 45R17 / 91Y LOW ASPECT RATIO, ULTRA HIGH PERFORMANCE TIRES. *TT |
| 615872 | SUBJECT REGARDING AFTERMARKET INSTALLATION OF ESP (ELECTRONIC STABILIZATION PROGRAM). *TT |
| 615870 | SUBJECT REGARDING CD CHANGER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. *TT |
| 615869 | THIS SERVICE CIRCULAR MENTIONS THAT THE TECHNICAL BULLETIN FOR YOUR AUDI TT 2000 - ELECTRICAL WIRING DIAGRAMS, TROUBLESHOOTING AND COMPONENT LOCATIONS MANUAL WILL BE COMING SOON. *TT |
| 612523 | VEHICLES WITHIN VIN 8N_Y1015425 MAY EXHIBIT SILL PANEL UNDERCOATING OR BODY DAMAGE DUE TO CONTACT WITH HOIST LIFT ARMS OR FLOOR JACKS. *TT |
| 610579 | SUBJECT REGARDING WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATION CHANGES, HUNTER WHEEL ALIGNMENT PROGRAM. *TT |
| 608229 | SUBJECT CONTAINS NEW AND REVISED WIRING DIAGRAM INFORMATION. *TT |
| 608228 | INFORMATION ON LOCATING THE TELEPHONE ANTENNA MAST ON COUPE MODEL VEHICLES AT PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION. *TT |
| 607629 | INFORMATION ON THE PASSENGER-SIDE FRONT AIRBAG, ACTIVATING / DEACTIVATING ON COUPE MODEL VEHICLES. *TT |
| 10251027 | Tightening wheel bolts |
| 10250950 | Tightening wheel bolts |
| 10250430 | Oil consumption measurement - Repair Authorization (CA) |
| 10249085 | Google Maps Street View (NVLW)) |
| 10249054 | Due to new Minnesota state regulations regarding biofuels, biodiesel blends of B5 or less may not be available in the State of Minnesota. |
| 10243930 | This bulletin provides information on the additional reporting requirements for safety related inquiries. |
| 10243787 | Audi Elsa Newsletter |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)