2006 Audi Tt problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine (2) · Tires (1) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1)
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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 (195)
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.
Electrical System:software 2021-12-15 · A002155201173212 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin contains general instructions for software updates.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2021-09-28 · DC 20210928 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
dealer communication - vehicle sales reporting, reinstatement, and audit policy update - effective september 30, 2021
Showing the 6 most recent of 195 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2013-11-11 · Engine · 95,000 mi“driving down the road and my car stopped running. all the battery-operated functions (lights, windows, etc.) worked but the engine would not start. i had it towed to a repair shop that told me the timing belt broke while i was driving, destroying the engine. this was not listed in my manual under "scheduled maintenance" and every shop i called said…”
2013-04-12 · Engine · 75,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2006 audi tt. the contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle stalled. the vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnosis. the technician stated the timing belt had slipped off causing damage to the turbo engine. the technician stated the timing belt, the timing belt kit and tensioner, the water pump, a…”
2007-07-30 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 6,200 mi · 💥 crash“was driving my 2006 audi tt at 10-15mph to make right turn. i applied brake lightly to slow down car to make right turn. brakes failed resulting in collision. *tr…”
2007-07-18 · Tires“hello! i own an audi tt which i got from tisher audi in silver spring in march 2006. i had 2 tire blow outs since february 2007. audi told me that the tire it recommended for the car was a low aspect ratio tire , which was easily susceptible to blow out. they felt that i purchased a tire protection policy that covered the cost of replac…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.