🚗 AutoDefect IQ

2009 Audi Tt problems, complaints & recalls

Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (2) · Fuel System, Gasoline (2) · Visibility/Wiper (1)

🧭 Reliability snapshot

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Compared against other Audi Tt model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →

12
Complaints
0
Recalls
489
Service bulletins
1
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Deaths

Safety recalls (0)

No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).

Service bulletins (489)

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.

Unknown Or Other 2026-09-09 · SM 39-2026 · Other

this special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.

Unknown Or Other 2026-04-22 · TSB_2070568_6 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

this bulletin provides information about professional noise analysis with the vas 611 015 pico-nvh tool

Unknown Or Other 2025-08-19 · TSB_2070568_5 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

this bulletin provides information about professional noise analysis with the vas 611 015 pico-nvh tool

Unknown Or Other 2025-07-10 · TSB_2070568_4 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

this bulletin provides information about professional noise analysis with the vas 611 015 pico-nvh tool

Engine 2025-03-12 · TSB_2075530_2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

this bulletin provides informatin when the engine does not run smoothly at idling speeds.

Electrical System 2024-12-06 · A2724842074729_2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

this bulletin provides information in circumstances where there are noises/vibration from front of vehicle in dynamic mode.

Showing the 6 most recent of 489 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.

What owners report

2016-10-22 · Exterior Lighting · 55,000 mi

“had issues with the rear taillights grounding issue causing the ground in the connector to melt and short out causing the taillight to no longer work. this was an issue first on the driver side then the other 6 months later. both repaired locally by adding an additional ground wire and replacing the connectors.…”

2016-05-24 · Power Train · 160,000 mi

“i've experienced issues when trying to shift gears, most recently when putting the car in reverse from drive, the dashboard started flashing and it lost all power as if it were disengaged or in neutral. i took the car into a dealer as this is a safety issue and was told that there was a recall on this issue for my vin ( campaign 09v333000), but tha…”

2016-01-07 · Power Train · 62,000 mi

“clunk and noise from dsg transmission when accelerate from stop in d position or from 2nd to 1st gear for slowing down. i think it is mechatronic issues for those year vw audi dsgs. it's out of warranty but still can be covered by recall?…”

2014-09-26 · Structure:body:roof And Pillars · 43,900 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2009 audi tt. the contact stated that the convertible top failed to close entirely, open, or close. the vehicle was taken to a dealer, who diagnosed that the flap motors needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repair however the failure persisted. the contact mentioned that the convertible top was repaired on numerous occasion…”

2014-03-27 · Visibility/Wiper · 36,000 mi

“a defective passenger side window sprocket in the pulley assembly caused the window to jam in a halfway open position which caused a dangerous visilibility condition while operating the vehicle in a snowstorm. the vehicle was literally approximately 36 hours past the time duration of the factory standard warranty period therefore audi refused to as…”

2013-04-27 · Vehicle Speed Control · 50,600 mi · 💥 crash

“i accelerated the car and i was unable to stop it. i applied the brakes and the car just kept on going. *tr …”

2012-08-15 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 19,000 mi · 🔥 fire

“2009 tt roadster audi engine caught fire while driving. the consumer stated he heard a pop in the engine compartment and immediately saw thick dark smoke coming from the front of the vehicle. he pulled over and within 30 seconds the engine area was engulfed in flames. in 30 minutes the vehicle was completely destroyed. the consumer suspected the …”

2010-11-10 · Electrical System · 7,000 mi

“tl*the contact owns a 2009 audi tt 2.0t. while driving approximately 25 mph, the vehicle suddenly lost power, the brakes and the power steering failed. the vehicle coasted and then stopped. the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealership where the steering column, computer control panel and the ignition system were repaired. three days later, the…”

2010-09-15 · Power Train:automatic Transmission · 20,000 mi

“the car was driving fine during the day. during the evening i was maneuvering the car to park. when i put the car into reverse, the prnds indicators started flashing. the car would not move in any of the gears while this was occurring. i had to restart the car off to be able to move the car. i brought the car into the dealership and they replaced t…”

2010-09-08 · Power Train:manual Transmission · 6,000 mi

“i bought a cpo 2009 audi tt shortly after purchasing i noticed that when i put the car in reverse it would not find a gear. the car would have to be restarted to correct the issue . i told the mechanic at my 6000 mile check that the car was not finding a gear when i put the car in reverse. he then said that all the readings from the car did not sh…”

Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.

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