2002 Audi Tt problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel (8) · Electrical System (4) · Exterior Lighting (3)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
26 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (1)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine 2014-03-07 · campaign 14E007000 · 50 vehicles
Defect: 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 through October 2013) that have a black-colored pulley/sprocket or do not have 'US9377' stamped on the water pump housing. These service replacement parts were sold for use in model year 1999-2005 Audi A4, 2000-2006 Audi TT, 1998-2005 Volkswagen Beetle, 1
Risk: A failure of the timing belt may cause the engine to shut down, potentially increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (100)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2023-10-04 · A0023742052680_4 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information on the additional reporting requirements for safety related inquiries.
Structure 2021-06-25 · A0021482021205_6 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this informational bulletin explains how to order replacement vin plates, safety certification labels, etc.
Power Train:manual Transmission:internal:gears 2020-07-13 · A3720992060148_1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this informational bulletin states to not replace parts for the beveling groove as it is normal.
Equipment:electrical 2020-04-16 · A0020362002047_1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this information bulletin contains instructions for technicans on how to ensure their tac call goes smoothly.
Electrical System 2019-09-17 · A0019252011732_1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
00 software version management (svm), operating instructions
Equipment:other:labels 2019-08-28 · AWC 19-05 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this communication is issued to inform dealers of updated shipping regulations related to lithium ion batteries.
Showing the 6 most recent of 100 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-01-14 · Vehicle Speed Control“the clutch experienced failure while on the highway and wouldn’t go into gear without being put into neutral first then into second gear . then while driving one day i couldn’t put it in reverse it’s just gone so now the car will roll slightly even with the emergency brake on but i was put in danger the day it wouldn’t shift gears as it should whil…”
2018-03-08 · Wheels · 122,438 mi“tire came off car. rear lower control arm broke, lower left knuckle bushing seized, sway bar link broke, axel shaft compromised this actually happened twice before the knuckle bushing was replaced. second occurrence was 11/18/2017…”
2016-10-07 · Power Train · 104,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2002 audi tt. while driving 60 mph, the gear shifter failed to move out of first gear. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 104,000.…”
2016-03-10 · Exterior Lighting · 85,800 mi“left headlight occasionally wont turn on. would have to switch on/ off a few times to get them to turn on. tends to happen more when vehicle is cold.…”
2015-10-01 · Vehicle Speed Control · 106,000 mi“one morning started up the engine on my audi, and the engine sounded like it had rough idling, stuttering sound to it. i had took it for a test drive and experienced lack of power, hesitation in engine, rough idling, and then check engine light came on. checked out the code. it came up to be (p0304) cylinder 4 misfire. i took it to a mechanic, and …”
2015-09-28 · Unknown Or Other · 20,000 mi“rear glass windshield started to come apart n rain water leaked in n short circuited the wiring . the window finally came apart completely n fell off. becaus of the water leak , it short circuited the wiring n the comunication with the main computer is corrupted n the air bag sign is on also. this is a big fire hazard n i have to reinstall new wiri…”
2014-10-06 · Exterior Lighting · 123,250 mi“the led lights in the center of the console are going out. there was a recall at roughly 50k miles, the car was taken to the dealer and repaired and now the same thing is happening again. these lights are important as they tell you what is wrong with your car such as on overheat, low oil etc. *tr…”
2014-04-16 · Latches/Locks/Linkages:doors:latch · 99,281 mi“audi tt's 2002 and others all have a major safety problem. the door latch has a defective electronic switch that fails. thus, making the door impossible to open. the computer sensor in the door handle is defective. it's dangerous. you can't even get out of the car due to an accident. if you google audi tt door latch sensor problems, you will see …”
2013-05-11 · Structure:body · 60,000 mi · 💥 crash“parking brake disengaged on 3 occasions: button popped off parking brake handle, as if shot from a gun, and car rolled backward. 1st instance was prior to august 2012 but no damage because i was still in the car and stopped it. 2nd instance in aug. 2012 car rolled backward into another vehicle in a parking lot, resulting in damage to my rear bump…”
2011-12-08 · Equipment:mechanical:accessory Scissor/Screw/Bottle Jack/Lift · 70,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2002 audi tt. the contact stated that the jack was not strong or sturdy enough to support the weight of the vehicle. the contact also stated that the jack collapsed on two occasions while lifting the vehicle. the vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failur…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.