2004 Audi Tt problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train:automatic Transmission (8) · Power Train (8) · Electrical System (2)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
23 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 (131)
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.
Equipment 2022-06-15 · SM 48-2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
Equipment 2022-04-05 · SM 32-2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
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.
Showing the 6 most recent of 131 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2019-07-09 · Unknown Or Other · 110,000 mi“car jerks violently audi dealership state they will not fix this issue although my car falls under this campaign https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2004/rcrit-04v007-5629.pdf audi campaign ja (04v-007) direct shift automatic transmission replace dual clutch…”
2018-09-25 · Air Bags · 96,250 mi“airbags not working due car sitting and battery running low. low battery triggered code 65535 which makes all the airbags in the vehicle inoperative.…”
2018-05-24 · Power Train · 95,000 mi“fuel sensor not working properly; while having gas, once tank meter reads 1/2, the engine shot-down, incorrectly telling that the tank is empty. same issues with the cathalytic converter system. engine's transmission wearing fast; pushing back and fort while accelerating.…”
2018-05-04 · Unknown Or Other · 125,000 mi“gas sensor and water / coolant pumps/ exaust sys..: car was in motion...; taken to repair-shop... hifgh cost.…”
2017-05-10 · Power Train“mechatronic failure, taking a michigan uturn car went into limp mode crossimg the street ,almost t boned by 2 different cars, called audi they want me to buy a new unit for a crazy amount of money and a long waiting period, called everyone i could for help but seems there ia some sort of cover up or neglect when it comes to this specific car and p…”
2014-12-23 · Power Train · 49,000 mi“the first week of dec 2014, i had been hearing a sporadic, whooting noise from the floor of my audi tt 2004 (49,000 miles). i brought my vehicle into the dealership on 12/05/14. aside from some other non-critical repairs, the dealership could not find a cause for the noise and it was released. as i was driving the vehicle back to the dealership …”
2012-12-04 · Power Train“the transmission slips violently between 2 nd and 3 rd gear. there was a complete loss of power with the pedal down completely. after research have discovered that the design of these triptonic transmissions which can be switched from manual to automatic are faulty and costly to repair. i am considering a valve body replacement which may or may not…”
2012-07-30 · Power Train · 65,232 mi“while driving on the freeway, the transmission suddenly went to neutral. with no power and at 70mph, i was forced into an unsafe maneuver, cutting drivers off in order to get onto the shoulder lane. i was towed to a nearby audi dealership around 11:00pm. 3 business days later, they called me with the results; the mechatronics (transmission compu…”
2012-05-29 · Power Train · 70,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2004 audi tt1.8 coupe. the contact stated while driving 45 mph, the vehicle would jerk in between gears and stall. after the failure, the vehicle could not be shifted in or out of any gear. by turning the engine off and then restarting, the failure would correct itself but would recur after several minutes. the vehicle was ta…”
2012-04-20 · Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel · 55,501 mi“failed engine temperature gauge diagnosed by audi technician as a failed instrument cluster; the cluster has to be replaced or all gauges may fail without warning. *js…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.