Known Recalls

Model year record

2001 Audi TT

3 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 154 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 21V470000

Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module

Component
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
62,812
Reported to NHTSA
2021-06-23
Owners notified
2021-11-02

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 20V056000

Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module

Component
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
106,857
Reported to NHTSA
2020-01-31
Owners notified
2021-09-21

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 01V325000

Suspension: rear

Component
Suspension: rear
Manufacturer
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
Vehicles affected
3,700
Reported to NHTSA
2001-10-10
Owners notified
2002-04-12

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. MOISTURE COULD ENTER THE REAR TRACK CONTROL ARM'S MOUNTING BUSHING AND BOLT COMBINATION AND CAUSE CORROSION.

Safety risk

CORROSION COULD IMPEDE THE FREE MOVEMENT OF THE CONTROL ARM.

Manufacturer 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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel4348,000 mi
Electrical system2447,775 mi
Air bags627,097 mi
Engine and engine cooling569,700 mi
Unknown or other549,200 mi
Fuel system, other4—
Tires4—
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash356,500 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys354,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline343,121 mi
Air bags: frontal223,400 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)292,000 mi
Equipment223,000 mi
Exterior lighting280,000 mi
Power train: clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)225 mi
Power train: manual transmission281,000 mi
Service brakes, electric283,000 mi
Structure262,456 mi
Suspension265,000 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls25,000 mi
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module159,700 mi
Air bags: side/window140,675 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery120,000 mi
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator1119,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring149,200 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings1—
Engine and engine cooling: engine196,800 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner149,200 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly1—
Fuel system, other: delivery1—
Fuel system, other: storage: fuel gauge system150,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system182,195 mi
Latches/locks/linkages1—
Power train1—
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft: seal149,200 mi
Power train: clutch assembly1—
Seat belts: front125 mi
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly138,900 mi
Seats149,200 mi
Service brakes, air: antilock: ABS warning light150,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic1144,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip125,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module1100,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings168,000 mi
Structure: body: door1—
Suspension: front1—
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint149,200 mi
Suspension: rear171,000 mi
Suspension: rear: axle: spindle1119,000 mi
Vehicle speed control1120,000 mi
Visibility125 mi
Visibility: windshield1—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer1—

The 2000 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. The 2002 model has 3 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.