2005 Audi Tt problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (3) · Exterior Lighting (3) · Air Bags (2)
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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 (169)
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.
Electrical System:adas:parking Assist:warning 2022-02-07 · A9122752024323_9 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin contains technical information regarding when the parking aid sporadically warns of obstacles that don't exist or it is inoperative/constant warning.
Structure 2021-06-25 · A0021482021205_6 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this informational bulletin explains how to order replacement vin plates, safety certification labels, etc.
Parking Brake:electrical:control Module 2021-01-25 · A9121642024323_7 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin contains technical information regarding when the parking aid sporadically warns of obstacles that don't exist or it is inoperative/constant warning.
Showing the 6 most recent of 169 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2016-04-16 · Seats · 8,500 mi“the trunk release button does not always work. the driver's window sometimes does not close up when door is closed thereby causing the dashboard to show that the door is open and beeping occurs. i also had to have the release for the gas cap disconnected due to not being able to release gas cap.…”
2016-04-04 · Vehicle Speed Control · 75,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2005 audi tt. while driving 25 mph, the vehicle failed to accelerate when the accelerator pedal was depressed. the air bag and check engine warning lights illuminated. the failure occurred constantly. the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 75,000…”
2015-11-23 · Exterior Lighting“driver's side headlight turns off intermittently while vehicle is in motion. turning the headlights off and then on again, brings both headlights back to operational.…”
2013-11-08 · Exterior Lighting · 33,000 mi“the passenger side head lamp flickers and turns off while driving. the head lights must be turned off and back on to temporarily correct the issue. this happens multiple times a day. *tr…”
2013-04-15 · Power Train · 95,000 mi“while driving down the freeway the transmission shifted to neutral and the car would not go back into drive. fortunately the traffic was not heavy at this time and i was able to pull off the road without an accident. the neutral problem now occurs quite often and i now have the car in for repair. the transmission is a dsg automatic transmission …”
2012-05-03 · Power Train · 30,495 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2005 audi tt roadster. the contact stated that the transmission fluid was leaking. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the transmission had been punctured. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 30,489 and the current mileage was 30,495. …”
2012-04-17 · Power Train · 106,250 mi“while starting off it jerks and the prnds flash. i looked all over the net. and it's a gearbox problem. audi wants 9500 canadian to fix a 17000 car. there are lots of links under dsg gearbox. i talked to audi they say it's not a problem and there is no recall. i live in canada. *js…”
2011-03-14 · Air Bags“air bag light continues to come on. this appears to be similar to other complaints around the connector. this happens when the seat is moved forward or backward to accommodate different size drivers. replacement of the air bag did not solve this issue. *tr…”
2010-03-17 · Exterior Lighting“i have a 2005 audi tt quattro roadster, purchased new in 2005. have had dashboard instrument cluster failure - twice - in 2 years! fuel gauge fluctuations, coolant sensor malfunction (had to replace coolant sensor to the tune of over $400! just two months ago), radio turns itself on after i've exited the vehicle, etc. first time instrument clust…”
2009-12-03 · Air Bags · 12,000 mi“tl*the contact owns a 2005 audi tt quatro. the contact stated that the air bag light has illuminated intermittently since the vehicle was purchased. the dealer has made several unsuccessful attempts to diagnose the malfunction. the problem has continued to occur. the current mileage was 104000 and the failure mileage was 12,000. …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.