2000 AUDI TT — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
94
Owner Complaints
6
Recalls
16
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2000 AUDI TT
The 2000 AUDI TT has received a total of 94 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 6 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE. 16 technical service bulletins have been issued by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel (19 complaints), Tires (10 complaints), and Electrical System (8 complaints).
Recalls for the 2000 AUDI TT
NHTSA has recorded 6 recalls for the 2000 AUDI TT, potentially affecting up to 179,671 vehicles.
Recall 21V470000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
| 62,812 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
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.
View full details →Recall 20V056000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
| 106,857 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
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...
View full details →Recall 14E007000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
| 50 vehicles affected
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...
Consequence: A failure of the timing belt may cause the engine to shut down, potentially increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Recall 01V325000 — SUSPENSION:REAR
| 3,700 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. MOISTURE COULD ENTER THE REAR TRACK CONTROL ARM'S MOUNTING BUSHING AND BOLT COMBINATION AND CAUSE CORROSION.
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...
View full details →Recall 99V300000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
| 6,200 vehicles affected
Defect: 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: 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...
View full details →Recall 99V222000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| 52 vehicles affected
Defect: 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: IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, CAUSE A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL LINE ASSEMBLY.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2000 AUDI TT
94 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2000 AUDI TT. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
The contact owned a 2000 Audi TT. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 01V325000 (Suspension); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a loud squeaking sound coming from the rear of the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 117,680. Parts distribution disconnect.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2000 Audi TT. The contact received a notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V056000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that the part was not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 AUDI TT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V056000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT CALLED TO RUSNAK AUDI PASADENA (2965 E COLORADO BLVD, PASADENA, CA 91107, 626-768-2416) AND IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 AUDI TT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V056000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. AUDI NORTH HOUSTON (17815 NORTH FWY, HOUSTON, TX 77090, (281) 586-1000) WAS CONTACTED AND IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 AUDI TT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V056000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AUDI LEHI LOCATED AT 3455 DIGITAL DR, LEHI, UT 84043, (888) 654-6719) AND AUDI SALT LAKE CITY LOCATED AT 999 STATE ST, SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84111, (801) 433-2834) HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
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Safety Rating for the 2000 AUDI TT
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2000 AUDI TT in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2000 AUDI TT
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. has issued 16 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2000 AUDI TT. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
A001470 2039206- — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
High quality media files (video and sound) are now integrated into technical service bulletins on a case-by-case basis. Media files can now be viewed on any smartphone or tablet. Audi of America has started to host its TSB videos outside of ElsaPro. Doing so provides higher-quality videos, more reliable access...
131020182884 — BACK OVER PREVENTION
If the vehicle?s engine experienced a serious mechanical problem, it is possible that small pieces of metal debris resulting from the mechanical problem may have become deposited in the intake manifold, air intake hoses, exhaust manifolds, exhaust down-pipes, turbocharger, supercharger, and/or intercooler. If these pieces are not removed prior to...
ALS0116 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
THIS SERVICE CIRCULAR STATES THAT THE TECHNICAL BULLETIN NO. 8 FOR THE AUDI TT 2000 ELECTRICAL WIRING DIAGRAMS, TROUBLESHOOTING AND COMPONENT LOCATIONS MANUAL WILL BE COMING SOON. *TT
480101 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING REPLACEMENT OF COIL CONNECTOR WITH SLIP RING (SPRIAL SPRING), REMOVING ADDITONAL WIRING. *TT
0001 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
EXPERIENCING GROANING OR HOWLING NOISE FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT WHEN ACCELERATING DURING PARTIAL LOAD BETWEEN 2500 - 3000 RPM AND / OR NOISY CHARGE PRESSURE BYPASS VALVE WHEN DECELERATING BETWEEN 2000 - 3000 RPM. *TT
0009 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
A CONDITION MAY EXIST WHERE THE NAVIGATION SYSTEM INSTRUCTS THE DRIVER TO TURN APPOX. TWO HUNDRED FEET BEFORE OR AFTER THE DESIGNATED INTERSECTION. *TT
ALS0015 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
THIS SERVICE CIRCULAR MENTIONS THAT THE TECHNICAL BULLETIN FOR YOUR AUDI TT 2000 - ELECTRICAL WIRING DIAGRAMS, TROUBLESHOOTING AND COMPONENT LOCATIONS MANUAL WILL BE COMING SOON. *TT
0007 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
SUBJECT REGARDING CD CHANGER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. *TT
AWA0011 — VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
SUBJECT REGARDING AFTERMARKET INSTALLATION OF ESP (ELECTRONIC STABILIZATION PROGRAM). *TT
0005 — STRUCTURE
INFORMATION REGARDING INSTALLATION OF FRONT LICENSE PLATE HOLDER. *TT
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2000 AUDI TT
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the AUDI TT
- 1999 AUDI TT — 0 complaints
- 2000 AUDI TT (current)
- 2001 AUDI TT — 154 complaints
- 2002 AUDI TT — 53 complaints
- 2003 AUDI TT — 19 complaints
- 2004 AUDI TT — 33 complaints
- 2005 AUDI TT — 17 complaints