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2008 Audi Tt

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Jun 3, 2024
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Sep 30, 2009
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 14 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2008 Audi Tt, most frequently naming the exterior lighting, electrical and powertrain (other) categories. 2 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 407 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Exterior lighting211.8%
  • Electrical211.8%
  • Powertrain (other)211.8%
  • Transmission211.8%
  • Engine211.8%
  • Driver assistance211.8%
  • Visibility15.9%
  • Brakes15.9%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

2 campaigns cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
09V377000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

Sep 30, 2009
10,200 units potentially affected
The defect: VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2010 AUDI A3, TT, AND TT ROADSTER PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 29, 2005 AND AUGUST 26, 2009. THE CLOSING FORCE OF AN INTERNAL SPRING OF THE FUEL TANK VENTILATION VALVE IS NOT ADEQUATE ENOUGH TO HOLD THE VALVE CLOSED UNDER EXTREME DRIVING CONDITIONS POSSIBLY ALLOWING FUEL TO LEAK.
The risk: IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A VEHICLE FIRE COULD OCCUR.
The remedy: VOLKSWAGEN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND AUDI DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK VENTILATION VALVE WITH AN IMPROVED VALVE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 16, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AUDI AT 1-800-253-2834.
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INCManufacturer number 20Q3/J3View on NHTSA.gov
08V064000

STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

Feb 7, 2008
720 units potentially affected
The defect: VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING 720 MY 2008 AUDI TT COUPE VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED WITH C-PILLAR TRIM COVER CLIPS THAT DO NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE RETENTION. IN THE EVENT OF A DEPLOYMENT OF THE REAR PYROTECHNIC SAFETY BELT, THE C-PILLAR TRIM COVER MAY BECOME DETACHED FROM THE SHEET METAL DUE TO LOW RETENTION FORCE OF THE TRIM CLIP.
The risk: THE DETACHED TRIM COVER COULD POSE A RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY FOR VEHICLE FRONT SEAT OCCUPANTS.
The remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN IMPROVED CLIP ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 7, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VW/AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834.
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INCManufacturer number 70D1/JXView on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

View all 14
Fuel system
Filed Jun 3, 2024

Nhtsa 097v377000 VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2010 AUDI A3, TT, AND TT ROADSTER PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 29, 2005 AND AUGUST 26, 2009. THE CLOSING FORCE OF AN INTERNAL SPRING OF THE FUEL TANK VENTILATION VALVE IS NOT ADEQUATE ENOUGH TO HOLD THE VALVE CLOSED UNDER EXTREME DRIVING CONDITIONS POSSIBLY ALLOWING FUEL TO LEAK.

NHTSA ID
11592171
Incident
Jan 4, 2024
Other / unspecified
Filed Aug 29, 2017

TOOK MY CAR FOR AN ALIGNMENT AND WAS TOLD THE PROBLEM WAS WITH THE TIRES. FIRESTONE PRIMEWELLS AS. THE SIDE WALLS HAVE BUBBLES. FIRESTONE SAID TWO ALIGNMENTS WAS NOT ENOUGH TO KEEP TIRES SAFE. THEN THEY ADDED IT WAS IMPROPERLY AGLINED. ONLY HAVE 14000 MILES ON TIRE. FIRESTONE REFUSED TO HONOR WARRANTY.

NHTSA ID
11020460
Incident
Aug 27, 2017
Mileage
104,000 mi
BrakesDriver assistance
Filed Jan 7, 2017

I'VE HAD THE ESP/ABS PROBLEM SINCE I'VE OWNED THIS CAR, THE YELLOW WARNING LIGHT COMES AND GOES BUT WHENEVER THE ESP/ABS WARNING LIGHT IS ON, ESP/ABS DOES NOT WORK BUT THE LIGHT TURNS OFF WITHIN A FEW MINUTES OR COUPLE OF HOURS. SOMEHOW WHEN I HAVE THE MECHANICS CHECK DIAGNOSE THE CAR FOR THE PROBLEM BUT THEY ENDED UP NOT FINDING ANY LOGS FOR THOSE MENTIONED PROBLEM....LAST TIME THIS HAPPENED WAS TODAY ON MY WAY HOME..

NHTSA ID
10940361
Incident
Jan 7, 2017
Mileage
72,000 mi
Powertrain (other)
Filed May 13, 2014

I HAVE A SILVER TT 2008 WITH AUTO GEARBOX. I'VE HAD IT SINCE APRIL 20TH THIS YEAR! PROBLEM IS, IT JERKS AND BUNNYHOPS WHEN PULLING OFF, REVERSING AND MOVING IN SLOW TRAFFIC. IT GETS WORSE AFTER THE CAR WARMS UP AND IS A NIGHTMARE TRYING TO PARK IN TIGHT SPACE , NO MIL OR CODES ,AUDI DEALER COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH THE CAR , GOING TOMORROW TO A DIFFERENT AUDI DEALER HOPEFULLY THEY HAVE BETTER KNOWLEDGE OF THIS ISSUE. *TR

NHTSA ID
10588218
Incident
Apr 20, 2014
Mileage
81,000 mi
Exterior lighting
Filed Mar 17, 2014

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 AUDI TT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE TAIL LIGHT FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS FOUND THAT THE SOCKET HAD MELTED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE AND VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

NHTSA ID
10572973
Incident
Mar 27, 2013
ElectricalExterior lighting
Filed Jan 18, 2014

MY 2008 AUDI TT WOULD CONSTANTLY BEEP WITH "RIGHT REAR LIGHT" OR "LEFT REAR LIGHT" WITH AN X THROUGH A LIGHT BULB SYMBOL POPPING UP ON THE SCREEN IN BETWEEN THE TACHOMETER AND THE SPEEDOMETER. IF I APPLIED THE BRAKES, THE X THROUGH A LIGHT BULB SYMBOL WOULD GO AWAY. IT TURNS OUT THAT THE LIGHT THAT IS FARTHEST OUTBOARD IN THE TAIL LIGHT HOUSING (ON BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES) WAS THE PROBLEM. I FOUND THAT THE PROBLEM WAS WITH CORROSION WITHIN THE CONNECTORS THAT GO DIRECTLY TO THE TAIL LIGHT HOUSING. IT APPEARS THAT THE GROUND WIRE IS MUCH LARGER THAN THE OTHER WIRES, BUT THE SIZE OF THE CONNECTOR IS THE SAME. THE WIRE HAS TOO MUCH CURRENT FOR THE CONNECTOR TO HANDLE. IT MELTS THE PLASTIC AROUND IT AND BECOMES CORRODED AS A RESULT. IF YOU GOOGLE "AUDI TT TAIL LIGHT PROBLEMS" YOU WILL SEE THAT MANY OTHER CONSUMERS HAVE THIS ISSUES, WITH SOME EVEN REPORTING FIRES IN THEIR TAIL LIGHTS. I REPORTED THE ISSUE TO MY LOCAL AUDI DEALER AS WELL AS AUDI CORPORATE. THEY WILL NOT REPLACE THE WIRES, AND THEY WANT TO CHARGE ME $90 JUST TO DIAGNOSE THE ISSUE, AND UP TO $900 TO REPLACE THE TAIL LIGHTS. THIS IS ABSURD, SINCE IT IS A POORLY ENGINEERED DESIGN THAT RESULTS IN A VERY SERIOUS FIRE HAZARD. *TR

NHTSA ID
10560465
Incident
Nov 6, 2013
Mileage
41,000 mi
EnginePowertrain (other)
Filed Jan 4, 2012

VEHICLE HARD SHIFTING BETWEEN GEARS. DSG TRANSMISSION. AUTO LOST POWER. TRANSMISSION SEALS LEAKING BETWEEN TRANSMISSION AND ENGINE. FLUID LEAKING FROM MULTI-CLUTCH COVER SEAL. ISSUE RETURNED A SECOND TIME ON 28 DEC 2011 WITH APPROXIMATELY 44560 MILES. VEHICLE LOST POWER AND WAS HARD SHIFTING. RPM SURGE,VEHICLE SURGE. ENGINE QUIT DUE TO ROUGH RUNNING AND LOSS OF POWER, RPM FLUXUATING. *TR

NHTSA ID
10442318
Incident
Aug 8, 2011
Mileage
41,683 mi
Engine
Filed Mar 3, 2011

ENGINE CONSUMES 1 QT OF OIL LESS THAN 1000 MILES DRIVEN. *TR

NHTSA ID
10386332
Incident
Jan 10, 2011
Mileage
24,000 mi

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

A9124632044694_3

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

This bulletin provides information pertaining to MMI Navigation database concerns.

A912306202432310

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:PARKING ASSIST:SENSORS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:PARKING ASSIST:SOFTWARE

This bulletin provides information when the parking assistance provides false warnings.

A9023562032113_8

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

This bulletin provides general information about the outside air temperature reading.

A0023812070568_2

EQUIPMENT

This bulletin provides information on the VAS 611 015 PICO-NVH tool for professional noise analysis.

A9423672071954_1

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS

This bulletin provides information pertaining to when there are foreign objects inside of a headlight or taillight.

A7423262071893_1

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

This bulletin provides damage assessment guidelines for textile seat covers.

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Audi Tt by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2024000—
2023010—
2022000—
2021000—
2020000—
2019010—
2018010—
2017010—
2016320—
2015000—
2014000—
2013000—
2012000—
2011100—
2010411—
2009122153.6
2008Viewing142042.5
2007100—
2006410—
2005111029.8
2004252037.7
2003131030.6
2002382046.5
20011205049.3
2000736046.0
1999000—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.