Illustration2001 AUDI TT ROADSTER DEVELOPED GAUGE CLUSTER PROBLEM JUST AFTER THE WARRANTY PERIOD ENDED IN 2004**NAR**CC THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO READ THE FUEL, TEMPERATURE AND VEHICLE SPEED. *JB
2001 Audi Tt
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
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What owners reported most
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
130–25K
2225–50K
1850–75K
1675–100K
7100–150K
1150K+
77 reports with mileage · 43 unknown
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What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Electrical System. Review the 71 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Air Bags. Review the 10 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Engine And Engine Cooling. Review the 10 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
4 crash reports3 fire reports2 injury reports
What owners actually said
120 reports2001 AUDI TT COUPE CUSTOMER STATED THAT THE INSTRUMENT GAUGE CLUSTER PROBLEM STARTED RIGHT AFTER THE WARRANTY PERIOD ENDED IN 2004**NAR**CC THE CONSUMER STATED THE TACHOMETER, SPEEDOMETER, FUEL GAUGE AND TEMPERATURE GAUGE NO LONGER FUNCTION AND THE MULTI-FUNCTION LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY DOESN'T INDICATE READABLE INFORMATION. *…
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2001 AUDI TT COUPE CUSTOMER STATED THAT THE INSTRUMENT GAUGE CLUSTER PROBLEM STARTED RIGHT AFTER THE WARRANTY PERIOD ENDED IN 2004**NAR**CC THE CONSUMER STATED THE TACHOMETER, SPEEDOMETER, FUEL GAUGE AND TEMPERATURE GAUGE NO LONGER FUNCTION AND THE MULTI-FUNCTION LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY DOESN'T INDICATE READABLE INFORMATION. *JB
(1) EVENTS LEADING UP TO THE FAILURE OF MY TIMING BELT WERE NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS, IE NO SOUNDS, SMELLS, OR VISUAL DAMAGE. (2) ON 01/15/2007, MY TIMING BELT BROKE WHILE DRIVING. THE CONSEQUENCES ARE DAMAGE TO THE CYLINDER HEAD, AS WELL AS OTHER PARTS OF THE ENGINE. (3) LAST YEAR, AUDI CHANGED THE TIME/MILEAGE NEEDED IN …
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(1) EVENTS LEADING UP TO THE FAILURE OF MY TIMING BELT WERE NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS, IE NO SOUNDS, SMELLS, OR VISUAL DAMAGE. (2) ON 01/15/2007, MY TIMING BELT BROKE WHILE DRIVING. THE CONSEQUENCES ARE DAMAGE TO THE CYLINDER HEAD, AS WELL AS OTHER PARTS OF THE ENGINE. (3) LAST YEAR, AUDI CHANGED THE TIME/MILEAGE NEEDED IN ORDER TO CHANGE TIMING BELT FROM 106,000(AS STATED IN THE OWNER MANUAL, OF THE AUDI TT) TO 60,000-70,000, ACCORDING TO AN EMPLOYEE, I SPOKE WITH. I ASKED THE DEALERSHIP IF ANY NOTICES; MAIL, E-MAIL, OR PHONE, WERE SENT OUT, AND THEIR RESPONSE WAS, "NO. BECAUSE MANY CUSTOMER HAVE BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH TIMING BELTS BREAKING AT AN EARLY STAGE, WE LET THEM KNOW AS THEY COME IN FOR SERVICE." I FILED A COMPLAINT WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS ON, 1/19/2007. AND ALSO CONTACTED AUDI OF AMERICA, IN WHICH, HAD ME TO PROVIDE THE ATTORNEY GENERALS OFFICE WITH MY AUTOMOBILES VIN NUMBER. *JB
AUDI TT ROADSTER CUSTOMER STATES AFTER 40,000 MILES THE CAR DEVELOPED INSTRUMENT CLUSTER PROBLEMS**NAR**CC THE CONSUMER STATED HIS HEADLIGHTS AND ALL INSTRUMENTS LIGHTS WENT OUT AND THE VEHICLE WAS STALLING INTERMITTENTLY. *JB
2001 AUDI TT COUPE. WHEN STOPPING AT A RED LIGHT/STOP SIGN AFTER EXITING THE HIGHWAY, THE CHECK OIL LIGHT AND WARNING NOISE COME ON. IT GOES OFF WHEN I START UP AGAIN. THE DEALER STATES IT IS A GAUGE CLUSTER FAILURE AND WILL COST $1000.00 TO REPAIR. THE CAR OPERATES PERFECTLY AND THE OIL LEVEL IS NORMAL. *JB
2001 AUDI TT COUPE WITH GAUGE CLUSTER PROBLEMS**NAR**CC THE FUEL AND TEMPERATURE GAUGE NO LONGER WORKED AND THE SPEEDOMETER AND TACHOMETER FUNCTIONED SPORADICALLY.*JB
2001 AUDI TT ROADSTER WITH GAUGE CLUSTER PROBLEMS**NAR**CC THE VEHICLE'S GAUGE CLUSTER FAILED JUST AFTER THE WARRANTY PERIOD ENDED IN 2004. AUDI HAS BEEN AWARE OF THE GAUGE CLUSTER FAILURE FOR YEARS. AUDI HAS REFUSED TO EXTEND THE WARRANTY. AUDI UK CHOSE TO REPLACE ALL IDENTICALLY FAILED CLUSTERS FREE OF CHARGE IN THE UK. …
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2001 AUDI TT ROADSTER WITH GAUGE CLUSTER PROBLEMS**NAR**CC THE VEHICLE'S GAUGE CLUSTER FAILED JUST AFTER THE WARRANTY PERIOD ENDED IN 2004. AUDI HAS BEEN AWARE OF THE GAUGE CLUSTER FAILURE FOR YEARS. AUDI HAS REFUSED TO EXTEND THE WARRANTY. AUDI UK CHOSE TO REPLACE ALL IDENTICALLY FAILED CLUSTERS FREE OF CHARGE IN THE UK. THE CONSUMER IS REQUESTING THAT AUDI REPLACED HIS CLUSTER FREE OF CHARGE. *NM
2001 AUDI TT ROADSTER PROBLEMS WITH GAUGE/INSTRUMENT CLUSTER**CC THE CONSUMER STATED HE HAD NO WAY TO MONITOR HIS SPEED, TEMPERATURE OR FUEL GAUGE. THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FUNCTIONED SPORADICALLY. *JB
ENTIRE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FAILS IN AUDI TTS (SPEEDOMETER, FUEL GAUGE, ETC.) AFTER GAUGES STOP WORKING, CAR WILL EVENTUALLY BE COMPLETELY DISABLED AND UNABLE TO START. ALTHOUGH THIS PROBLEM IS ACKNOWLEDGED BY AUDI UK (HTTP://WWW.BBC.CO.UK/CONSUMER/TV_AND_RADIO/WATCHDOG/REPORTS/TRANSPORT/TRANSPORT_20060124.SHTML) THEY REFUSE T…
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ENTIRE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FAILS IN AUDI TTS (SPEEDOMETER, FUEL GAUGE, ETC.) AFTER GAUGES STOP WORKING, CAR WILL EVENTUALLY BE COMPLETELY DISABLED AND UNABLE TO START. ALTHOUGH THIS PROBLEM IS ACKNOWLEDGED BY AUDI UK (HTTP://WWW.BBC.CO.UK/CONSUMER/TV_AND_RADIO/WATCHDOG/REPORTS/TRANSPORT/TRANSPORT_20060124.SHTML) THEY REFUSE TO REMEDY THE ISSUE IN THE UNITED STATES. *NM
2001 AUDI TT ROADSTER PROBLEM WITH GAUGE CLUSTER**CC THE CONSUMER IS UNABLE TO READ THE TEMPERATURE, VEHICLE SPEED AND FUEL READINGS ON THE VEHICLE. *JB
Official recalls
321V470000 · Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module
Jun 23, 2021
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.
20V056000 · Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module
Jan 31, 2020
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.
01V325000 · Suspension:rear
Oct 10, 2001
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.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
0No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.