Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2003 Audi TT, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Electrical system7
- Power train5
- Engine and engine cooling4
- Visibility/wiper1
- Exterior lighting1
- Fuel system, gasoline1
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
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 2003 Audi TT failed the safety check 2.97% of the time — 41% more often than the average 2003 passenger car (2.11%). Median odometer at inspection: 109,176 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Engines
The most common engines in 2003 Audi TT cars on Dutch roads are the 1.8 petrol (132 kW, 177 hp), 1.8 petrol (110 kW, 148 hp) and 1.8 petrol (165 kW, 221 hp), out of 4 versions with at least 20 cars.
| Engine | Power | Cars |
|---|---|---|
| 1.8 petrol | 132 kW 177 hp | 217 |
| 1.8 petrol | 110 kW 148 hp | 104 |
| 1.8 petrol | 165 kW 221 hp | 74 |
| 3.2 petrol | 184 kW 247 hp | 40 |
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
442 first registered in 2003 are on Dutch roads; 50% arrived later as imports. Median list price when new: €45,607.
Most common APK defects
- Bandenspanning niet op juiste waarde236
- Stadslicht werkt niet (goed)141
- Overmatige vloeistoflekkage overige vloeistoffen117
- Band onvoldoende profiel109
- Dimlicht onjuist afgesteld76
- Stofhoes aandrijfas beschadigd en dicht niet af71
- Waarschuwingsinrichting airbag- / gordelsysteem geeft defect64
- Band(en) aanwezig met een profieldiepte van 1,6 t/m 2,5 mm63
Colours
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording
In the United Kingdom
3,144 cars built in 2003 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 2,622 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, 5,268 of these cars first registered in 2003 took their annual MOT test. 58% passed first time; among all cars first registered in 2003 the figure was 57%.
| Failed on | These cars | All cars from 2003 |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 19.5% | 21.6% |
| Suspension | 15.5% | 16.4% |
| Brakes | 11.3% | 13.9% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 10.6% | 7.4% |
| Body, chassis, structure | 9.0% | 9.4% |
| Tyres | 8.0% | 6.3% |
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
61 of these cars first registered in 2003 were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026, with an average of 233,000 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
211 2003 cars are on the New Zealand register; 81% arrived as used imports, 14% 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 11.0–11.4 L/100 km (about 21 mpg US), CO₂ 253–262 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| TT Coupe · Minicompact · Premium gasoline | 12.9 | 8.8 | 11.0 |
| TT Coupe quattro · Minicompact · Premium gasoline | 13.3 | 9.0 | 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 2003 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 2003 Audi TT: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 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. |
| 10243790 | Audi Elsa Newsletter |
| 10243787 | Audi Elsa Newsletter |
| 10243780 | Audi Elsa Newsletter |
| 10243756 | 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. |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)