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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
20–25K
425–50K
1250–75K
1075–100K
4100–150K
1150K+
33 reports with mileage · 40 unknown
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What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Electrical System. Review the 31 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Engine And Engine Cooling. Review the 13 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Tires. Review the 12 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
2 crash reports0 fire reports1 injury reports
What owners actually said
73 reports
Mileage unknown · Mar 4, 2008
Electrical System
2000 AUDI TT WITH DEFECTIVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE PROBLEM WITH THE INSTRUMENT PANEL HAS PROGRESSED CAUSING PROBLEMS WITH THE OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED THE FUEL AND TEMPERATURE GAUGES NO LONGER FUNCTIONED AND THE LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY DID NOT INDICATE READABLE INFORMATION. THE CON…
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2000 AUDI TT WITH DEFECTIVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE PROBLEM WITH THE INSTRUMENT PANEL HAS PROGRESSED CAUSING PROBLEMS WITH THE OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED THE FUEL AND TEMPERATURE GAUGES NO LONGER FUNCTIONED AND THE LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY DID NOT INDICATE READABLE INFORMATION. THE CONSUMER STATED AUDI AGREED TO PAY FOR THE COST OF THE PART, BUT NOT THE LABOR. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10220585
Mileage unknown · Feb 21, 2008
Electrical System
2000 AUDI TT WITH INSTRUMENT CLUSTER PROBLEMS. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER THEN BEGAN GETTING WORSE WHICH HAS NOW STARTED AFFECTING THE OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED HE BEGAN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS 3 YEARS AGO AND THE PART WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM HAS RESURFACED. THE…
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2000 AUDI TT WITH INSTRUMENT CLUSTER PROBLEMS. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER THEN BEGAN GETTING WORSE WHICH HAS NOW STARTED AFFECTING THE OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED HE BEGAN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS 3 YEARS AGO AND THE PART WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM HAS RESURFACED. THE FUEL AND TEMPERATURE GAUGES NO LONGER FUNCTIONED AND THE LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY HAS FAILED AND DOES NOT INDICATE READABLE INFORMATION. THE SPEEDOMETER AND TACHOMETER FUNCTIONED SPORADICALLY. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10219446
73,000 miles · Feb 5, 2008
Electrical System
DASHPOD FAILURE ON 2000 MODEL AUDI TT. FUEL GAUGE HAS STOPPED WORKING. THIS IS SECOND FAILURE OF A DASHPOD ON THIS VEHICLE - THE FIRST WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. ALL EUROPEAN AUDI/VOLKSWAGEN DEALERS REPLACE DASHPODS FREE OF CHARGE AS IT IS A KNOWN DESIGN FAULT. AUDI USA WILL NOT REPLACE DEFECTIVE DASHPODS. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10217047
78,200 miles · Feb 5, 2008
Electrical SystemFuel System, Other
FUEL GAUGE CONSISTENCY READS THE WRONG LEVEL OF FUEL IN THE GAS TANK. LEFT ME STRANDED TWICE ALREADY. THIS IS A VERY VERY COMMON MALFUNCTION FOR MY MODEL OF AUDI. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10217036
83,918 miles · Nov 16, 2007
Electrical SystemEngine And Engine Cooling
2000 AUDI TT PROBLEMS WITH THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. CONSUMER STATES THAT PROBLEM HAS CAUSED PROBLEMS WITH THE PERFORMANCE AND SAFETY OF THIS VEHICLE. CONSUMER SAYS THE GAUGE CLUSTER IS THE PROBLEM. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED HE WENT OUT TO START THE VEHICLE AND EVERYTHING ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER HAD CEASED INCLUDING THE SPEEDOME…
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2000 AUDI TT PROBLEMS WITH THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. CONSUMER STATES THAT PROBLEM HAS CAUSED PROBLEMS WITH THE PERFORMANCE AND SAFETY OF THIS VEHICLE. CONSUMER SAYS THE GAUGE CLUSTER IS THE PROBLEM. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED HE WENT OUT TO START THE VEHICLE AND EVERYTHING ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER HAD CEASED INCLUDING THE SPEEDOMETER, RPM GAUGE, ODOMETER, GAS GAUGE, TEMPERATURE GAUGE AND THE LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY WAS NOT DISPLAYING READABLE INFORMATION. THE ENGINE BELT FAILED DUE TO BENT VALVES AND THE SEAT VALVES BEING DAMAGE. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10209450
Mileage unknown · Nov 8, 2007
Electrical System
2000 AUDI TT INSTRUMENT CLUSTER PROBLEMS. CONSUMER STATES THE FAILURE IS THE GAUGE CLUSTER CIRCUIT BOARD. CONSUMER STATED THAT HE COULD NOT AFFORD TO GET THE PROBLEM FIXED WHEN IT FIRST BEGAN AND NOW IT IS WORSE AND MORE MONEY. *KB THE FUEL AND TEMPERATURE GAUGES NO LONGER FUNCTIONED AND THE LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY HAS FAILED T…
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2000 AUDI TT INSTRUMENT CLUSTER PROBLEMS. CONSUMER STATES THE FAILURE IS THE GAUGE CLUSTER CIRCUIT BOARD. CONSUMER STATED THAT HE COULD NOT AFFORD TO GET THE PROBLEM FIXED WHEN IT FIRST BEGAN AND NOW IT IS WORSE AND MORE MONEY. *KB THE FUEL AND TEMPERATURE GAUGES NO LONGER FUNCTIONED AND THE LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY HAS FAILED TO INDICATE READABLE INFORMATION. THERE WAS NO WAY TO KNOW THE LEVEL OF FUEL IN THE VEHICLE, THE ENGINE OPERATING TEMPERATURE, BRAKE SAFETY INFORMATION OR ENGINE CHECK NOTIFICATION. ADDITIONALLY, THE SPEEDOMETER AND TACHOMETER FUNCTIONED SPORADICALLY. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10208375
65,000 miles · Oct 1, 2007
Electrical System
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 AUDI TT QUATTRO. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WOULD NOT DISPLAY PROPERLY. THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY IN 2004. IN OCTOBER OF 2006, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FAILED AGAIN. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. THE INSTRUMENT P…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 AUDI TT QUATTRO. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WOULD NOT DISPLAY PROPERLY. THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY IN 2004. IN OCTOBER OF 2006, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FAILED AGAIN. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. THE INSTRUMENT PANEL HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 140,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 65,000.
NHTSA ODI #10204534
Mileage unknown · Sep 12, 2007
Electrical System
2000 AUDI TT GAUGE CLUSTER PROBLEMS. CUSTOMER STATES PROBLEMS HAVE PROGRESSED SINCE THE FIRST NOTICE OF THE PROBLEM. CUSTOMER STATES THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE WITH THESE VEHICLES. **NAR**KB THE CONSUMER STATED THE FUEL AND TEMPERATURE GAUGES NO LONGER FUNCTION AND THE MULTI-FUNCTION LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY DOES NOT INDICA…
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2000 AUDI TT GAUGE CLUSTER PROBLEMS. CUSTOMER STATES PROBLEMS HAVE PROGRESSED SINCE THE FIRST NOTICE OF THE PROBLEM. CUSTOMER STATES THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE WITH THESE VEHICLES. **NAR**KB THE CONSUMER STATED THE FUEL AND TEMPERATURE GAUGES NO LONGER FUNCTION AND THE MULTI-FUNCTION LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY DOES NOT INDICATE READABLE INFORMATION. THE CLUSTER LIGHTING FLICKERS AND THE SPEEDOMETER AND TACHOMETER GAUGE LIGHTING IS NOT VISIBLE AT NIGHT. THE CONSUMER HAS NO WAY OF KNOWING THE LEVEL OF FUEL IN THE VEHICLE. THE SPEEDOMETER AND TACHOMETER FUNCTION SPORADICALLY. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10203760
Mileage unknown · Aug 21, 2007
Electrical System
2000 AUDI TT COUPE WITH GAUGE CLUSTER PROBLEMS CUSTOMER STATES THAT THE PROBLEM STARTED JUST AFTER THE WARRANTY PERIOD ENDED**NAR**CC THE CONSUMER STATED THE FUEL AND TEMPERATURE GAUGES NO LONGER FUNCTIONED AND THE MULTI-FUNCTION LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY DID NOT INDICATE READABLE INFORMATION. THE CONSUMER HAD NO WAY OF KNOWING HO…
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2000 AUDI TT COUPE WITH GAUGE CLUSTER PROBLEMS CUSTOMER STATES THAT THE PROBLEM STARTED JUST AFTER THE WARRANTY PERIOD ENDED**NAR**CC THE CONSUMER STATED THE FUEL AND TEMPERATURE GAUGES NO LONGER FUNCTIONED AND THE MULTI-FUNCTION LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY DID NOT INDICATE READABLE INFORMATION. THE CONSUMER HAD NO WAY OF KNOWING HOW MUCH FUEL WAS IN THE VEHICLE. THE TACHOMETER AND SPEEDOMETER FUNCTIONED SPORADICALLY. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10201405
Mileage unknown · Jul 10, 2007
Electrical SystemEngine And Engine CoolingTires
2000 AUDI TT QUARTO WITH MALFUNCTIONING INSTRUMENT CLUSTER CUSTOMER STATES THAT AFTER RESEARCHING THE PROBLEM THAT THIS IS A WIDE SPREAD PROBLEM**NAR**CC THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER HAS BEEN MALFUNCTIONING FOR A WHILE NOW AND THE CONSUMER STATED THAT IT WOULD COST $1,000 TO REPAIR. THE CONSUMER STATED HE CON…
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2000 AUDI TT QUARTO WITH MALFUNCTIONING INSTRUMENT CLUSTER CUSTOMER STATES THAT AFTER RESEARCHING THE PROBLEM THAT THIS IS A WIDE SPREAD PROBLEM**NAR**CC THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER HAS BEEN MALFUNCTIONING FOR A WHILE NOW AND THE CONSUMER STATED THAT IT WOULD COST $1,000 TO REPAIR. THE CONSUMER STATED HE CONTACTED THE DEALER WHO WAS SUPPOSED TO BE CONTACTING THE DEALER AND GETTING BACK WITH THE CONSUMER BUT TO NO AVAIL. THE CONSUMER STATED HE ALSO HAD PROBLEMS WITH A BROKEN RADIATOR HOSE. THE CONSUMER STATED WOULD LIKE AUDI TO PROVIDE A FULL COVERAGE WARRANTY FOR THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AT A LOCAL DEALERSHIP. THE CONSUMER PREVIOUSLY HAD A TIRE DEVELOPED A BUBBLE, THE DEALER INITIALLY STATED HE MUST HAVE HIT CURB, BUT IT WAS LATER DETERMINED THAT THE TIRES WERE DEFECTIVE AND ULTIMATELY THE MANUFACTURER REPLACED THE TIRES. *TR
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2000-2001 Audi TT Coupe, TT Roadster, 2000-2002 A4, and S4 vehicles equipped with Non-Azide Driver Air Bag Inflators (NADI) that do not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. Due to a manufacturing issue, the NADI inflators may absorb moisture, possibly causing the air bag to deploy improperly in the event of a crash.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, the air bag may not properly protect the occupant, increasing the risk of serious injury or death.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver frontal airbag inflator with an alternative inflator, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 2, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69CJ.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VW) is recalling certain 2000-2001 TT Roadster, 2000 TT Coupe, 1999 Audi A8, 1998-2000 Audi A6, and 1999-2000 Audi A4 vehicles equipped with Non-Azide Driver air bag Inflators (NADI) that do not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. Due to a manufacturing issue, the NADI inflators may absorb moisture, possibly causing the air bag to deploy improperly in the event of a crash.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, the air bag may not properly protect the occupant, increasing the risk of serious injury or death.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator with an alternative inflator when the parts become available, free of charge. Owner notifications were mailed September 21, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69BT.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. MOISTURE COULD ENTER THE REAR TRACK CONTROL ARM'S MOUNTING BUSHING AND BOLT COMBINATION AND CAUSE CORROSION.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: CORROSION COULD IMPEDE THE FREE MOVEMENT OF THE CONTROL ARM.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TRACK CONTROL ARMS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 12, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834.
PASSENGER VEHICLES. IN SHARP HIGH SPEED TURNS OR ABRUPT LANE CHANGE MANEUVERS AT SPEEDS SUBSTANTIALLY ABOVE POSTED SPEED LIMITS, AND DEPENDING UPON ROAD CONDITIONS, PRECISE STEERING RESPONSE MAY BE DEMANDED TO RETAIN DIRECTIONAL STABILITY.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IN THE EVENT CONTROL IS LOST, A CRASH MAY OCCUR RESULTING IN INJURY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT STABILIZERS IN FRONT DRIVE AUDI TT'S AND THE FRONT AND REAR STABILIZERS IN AUDI TT'S EQUIPPED WITH QUATTRO DRIVE. A MODIFIED CONTROL ARM WILL BE INSTALLED IN FRONT TOGETHER WITH FIRMER SHOCK ABSORBERS IN FRONT AND REAR. IN ADDITION AUDI WILL INSTALL A REAR SPOILER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A SMALL SECTION OF THE VEHICLE FUEL LINE ASSEMBLY MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DURING PRODUCTION. IF DAMAGED, FUEL COULD LEAK TO THE OUTSIDE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, CAUSE A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL LINE ASSEMBLY.
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