Audi Tt reliability
The Audi Tt fails its MOT less often than most cars over 10 years old: 32.6% of 68,549 tests failed in 2023, against 39.7% on average.
14 DVSA recalls for the Audi Tt
Most cover a batch of cars built in a set period, and dealers fix them free. Sweep’s check shows the recalls for a car’s age and whether the DVSA has one outstanding.
Replacing Takata driver airbag
The safety of our customers and the reliability and long-term service life of our models represent our top priority. For this reason Audi conducts programmes to constantly monitor the quality of its products.Extensive analyses have found that the gas generator housing for your vehicle’s front airbag may in extremely rare cases be overloaded and even burst when the front airbag is triggered. If this were to happen small metal parts could become dislodged from the housing and potentially cause life-threatening injury to a vehicle occupant.
Fix: As a precautionary safety measure it is necessary to replace the airbag unit. The work required will take approximately two hours and will of course be performed free of charge. Please note for organisational reasons the Audi Centre may require your vehicle for longer they will advise you of this at the point of booking.
Recalled models: TT · 20,481 vehicles
Stop-drive TAKATA PSAN
Urgent Safety Warning – Do Not Drive Your Vehicle Affected vehicles were originally allocated to or used for an extended period of time in a region with a climate zone considered to as HIGH RISK. Certain front airbags contain an ageing inflator propellant that may explode when deployed due to long-term exposure to heat and humidity. If the airbag inflator explodes metal fragments may be ejected causing life-threatening or fatal injuries to anyone in the vehicle.
Fix: Affected airbags will be be replaced. You can contact Audi's dedicated Takata Stop Drive helpline at 0113 526 9646 (MONDAY to FRIDAY 9:00AM to 5:00PM.
Recalled models: TT · 1 vehicles
On affected vehicles it is possible the guide channel for the front passenger's airbag may not have been welded to the dash panel according to specifications.
On affected vehicles it is possible the guide channel for the front passenger's airbag may not have been welded to the dash panel according to specifications.
Fix: Check the serial number of the dash panel and replace if required.�
Recalled models: TT · 580 vehicles
If a front airbag is deployed it is possible that the gas generator housing in which the propellant is generated may burst on vehicles manufactured within a limited period.
If a front airbag is deployed it is possible that the gas generator housing in which the propellant is generated may burst on vehicles manufactured within a limited period.
Fix: As a precautionary safety measure it is necessary to replace the airbag unit on the driver side.
Recalled models: TT · 20 vehicles
The design trim on the power unit can become detached from its retainers
The design trim on the power unit can become detached from its retainers.
Fix: The design trim on the power unit must be removed on the affected vehicles.
Recalled models: TT · 1,762 vehicles
Function of the driver airbag might be restricted due to its age
On vehicles with 3-spoke steering wheel manufactured within a specific period the function of the driver airbag may be restricted due to its age.
Fix: The gas generator in the driver airbag must be replaced on the affected vehicles.
Recalled models: TT · 9,536 vehicles
The deployment of the takata airbag may be delayed or insufficiently powerful due to a potential reduction in the performance of the gas generator
On vehicles with TAKATA driver airbag and NADI gas generator manufactured within a specific period it is possible that the function of the driver airbag may be restricted due to its age.
Fix: The driver airbag unit must be checked on the vehicles affected and the gas generator must be replaced if necessary
Recalled models: TT · 57,169 vehicles
Curtain airbag might not provide intended protection in an accident
A curtain airbag which cannot be guaranteed to provide the intended protection in the event of an accident.
Fix: The curtain airbag must be checked on the vehicles affected and replaced if necessary
Recalled models: TT · 3 vehicles
In the event of an accident the fuel tank could be damaged and leak
The fuel tank could be damaged and leak in the event of an accident.
Fix: A component protector must be fitted to a bracket on the body of the vehicles affected.
Recalled models: TT · 11,950 vehicles
Clutch may operate inadvertently with unexpected loss of drive.
In rare cases an incorrect interpretation of the clutch temperature can occur which results in the clutch opening unexpectedly with loss of drive.
Fix: Recall affected vehicles and update/reprogramme gearbox control unit.
Recalled models: TT · 1,454 vehicles
Braking performance may be affected
It has been identified that on specific vehicles the vacuum pipe to the servo may become damaged.
Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the subject vacuum line replaced.
Recalled models: TT · 123 vehicles
Trim may come loose in a collison causing injury
In an accident where the rear seat belt tensioners are triggered the side pillar trim could protrude into the passenger compartment and cause an increased risk of injury for both the front and rear passengers.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the front retaining clips on both side pillar trims.
Recalled models: TT · 286 vehicles
Airbag may not deploy
On 79 vehicles within the VIN ranges affected (with 3-spoke sports steering wheel) it is possible that in the event of a collision impact above the triggering threshold of the airbags the driver's airbag may not be deployed.
Fix: The drivers airbag unit will be replaced on all affected vehicles with 3-spoke sports steering wheel.
Recalled models: TT · 541 vehicles
Instability and loss of directional control could occur
The TT proves to have a relatively narrow handling limit zone if extreme manoeuvres are undertaken at high speed which could lead in the worst case to a precise steering response to retain directional control. Instability and loss of directional control could occur. These characteristics have led to some customers objecting to the cars road behaviour. In an attempt to improve customer satisfaction the cars physical reactions are to be modified so the vehicles behaviour becomes more predictable at the handling limits.
Fix: Likely to be affected vehicles will be recalled for modifications to the suspension settings and the addition of a rear spoiler.
Recalled models: TT · 3,101 vehicles
Checking a Audi Tt before you buy
Look at the parts above at the viewing, and read the car’s own MOT history: advisories for the same parts suggest the problem is already starting. Sweep’s free check shows every MOT, advisory and mileage reading for a registration.