Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2002 Audi TT, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Electrical system18
- Power train5
- Engine and engine cooling4
- Exterior lighting4
- Structure3
- Visibility3
- Fuel system, gasoline2
- Vehicle speed control2
- Service brakes1
- Unknown or other1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Fatal crashes in the US
From 2020 to 2023, 3 2002 TT vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died; 3 people died inside them, and 2 of the vehicles rolled over. This is a count, not a crash rate: it grows with the number of cars on the road.
NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), crash years 2020–2023 (public domain)
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 2002 Audi TT failed the safety check 1.27% of the time — 36% less often than the average 2002 passenger car (2.00%). Median odometer at inspection: 99,198 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Engines
The most common engines in 2002 Audi TT cars on Dutch roads are the 1.8 petrol (132 kW, 177 hp), 1.8 petrol (165 kW, 221 hp) and 1.8 petrol (110 kW, 148 hp).
| Engine | Power | Cars |
|---|---|---|
| 1.8 petrol | 132 kW 177 hp | 215 |
| 1.8 petrol | 165 kW 221 hp | 122 |
| 1.8 petrol | 110 kW 148 hp | 79 |
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
420 first registered in 2002 are on Dutch roads; 52% arrived later as imports. Median list price when new: €41,731.
Most common APK defects
- Bandenspanning niet op juiste waarde241
- Stadslicht werkt niet (goed)120
- Overmatige vloeistoflekkage overige vloeistoffen109
- Dimlicht onjuist afgesteld87
- Band onvoldoende profiel82
- Stofhoes aandrijfas beschadigd en dicht niet af74
- Band(en) aanwezig met een profieldiepte van 1,6 t/m 2,5 mm66
- Kentekenplaatverlichting werkt niet (goed) / ontbreekt51
Colours
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording
In the United Kingdom
2,564 cars built in 2002 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 2,739 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, 4,656 of these cars first registered in 2002 took their annual MOT test. 57% passed first time; among all cars first registered in 2002 the figure was 58%.
| Failed on | These cars | All cars from 2002 |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 20.7% | 20.8% |
| Suspension | 15.3% | 15.8% |
| Brakes | 11.8% | 13.6% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 11.6% | 6.9% |
| Body, chassis, structure | 10.1% | 9.7% |
| Tyres | 7.9% | 6.0% |
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
63 of these cars first registered in 2002 were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026, with an average of 223,000 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
101 2002 cars are on the New Zealand register; 74% arrived as used imports, 20% 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 11.1–11.4 L/100 km (about 21 mpg US), CO₂ 255–262 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| TT Coupe quattro · Minicompact · Premium gasoline | 13.0 | 8.8 | 11.1 |
| TT Coupe quattro · Minicompact · Premium gasoline | 13.2 | 9.1 | 11.4 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
No recall campaigns cover the 2002 Audi TT.
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 2002 Audi TT: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 633397 | SUBJECT REGARDING NOISE INTERFERENCE IN THE AM RADIO FOR CERTAIN MODELS WITH ALL WHEEL DRIVE. *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 |
| 10243780 | Audi Elsa Newsletter |
| 10231144 | Technical bulletins and updates |
| 10231130 | Idenifying and mixing factory fill engine coolants |
| 10231127 | ElsaPro Software update and technical bulletins |
| 10228314 | The use of contaminated gasoline or gasoline with a low content of deposit control additives may result in one or more conditions. |
| 10228302 | High quality media files (video and sound) are now integrated into technical service bulletins on a case-by-case basis. Media files can now be viewed on any smartphone or tablet. |
| 10228297 | This Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) details the general process for carrying out a Software Version Management (SVM) software update for any TSB or Update. |
| 10226529 | Vehicle lacks power or will not move after stop due to simultaneous depressing of the brake and accelerator pedals |
| 10224993 | The use of contaminated gasoline or gasoline with a low content of deposit control additives may result in one or more conditions. |
| 10224981 | High quality media files (video and sound) are now integrated into technical service bulletins on a case-by-case basis. Media files can now be viewed on any smartphone or tablet. |
| 10221966 | The use of contaminated gasoline or gasoline with a low content of deposit control additives may result in one or more conditions. |
| 10221954 | High quality media files (video and sound) are now integrated into technical service bulletins on a case-by-case basis. Media files can now be viewed on any smartphone or tablet. |
| 10221949 | This Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) details the general process for carrying out a Software Version Management (SVM) software update for any TSB or Update. |
| 10216682 | Engine oils that meet Audi Oil Quality Standards. |
| 10216662 | Discontinuation and mixing of Audi-approved engine coolants. |
| 10216656 | Discontinuation and mixing of Audi-approved engine coolants. |
| 10216638 | If the vehicle?s engine experienced a serious mechanical problem, it is possible that small pieces of metal debris resulting from the mechanical problem may have become deposited in the intake manifold, air intake hoses, exhaust manifolds, exhaust down-pipes, turbocharger, supercharger, and/or intercooler. If these pieces are not removed prior to the installation and operation of the replacement engine, the pieces may be drawn into the combustion chamber, which can cause a knocking noise and subsequent serious engine damage. |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)