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2000 Audi TT recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2000 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
6
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
73
Latest campaign
Jun 23, 2021

Recall summary by component6

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Air bags2Jun 23, 2021
Suspension2Oct 10, 2001
Engine and engine cooling1Mar 7, 2014
Fuel system, gasoline1Aug 12, 1999

Safety recalls6

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Jun 23, 2021Latest campaign
Jun 23, 202121V470000

Air bags: frontal driver side

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.

DetailsHide details for campaign 21V470000
What's wrong
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.
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.
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 21V470000 · Jun 23, 2021
Jan 31, 202020V056000

Air bags: frontal driver side

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.

DetailsHide details for campaign 20V056000
What's wrong
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.
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.
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 20V056000 · Jan 31, 2020
Mar 7, 201414E007000

Engine and engine cooling: engine

A failure of the timing belt may cause the engine to shut down, potentially increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 14E007000
What's wrong
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 for use in model year 1999-2005 Audi A4, 2000-2006 Audi TT, 1998-2005 Volkswagen Beetle, 1999-2006 Golf, 1999-2008 and 2011-2013 Volkswagen Jetta, and 2000-2005 Volkswagen Passat. In the affected water pumps, the pulley or sprocket that turns the timing belt may develop microfractures causing the timing belt to fail.
Risk
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 14E007000 · Mar 7, 2014
Oct 10, 200101V325000

Suspension: rear

CORROSION COULD IMPEDE THE FREE MOVEMENT OF THE CONTROL ARM.

DetailsHide details for campaign 01V325000
What's wrong
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. MOISTURE COULD ENTER THE REAR TRACK CONTROL ARM'S MOUNTING BUSHING AND BOLT COMBINATION AND CAUSE CORROSION.
Risk
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 01V325000 · Oct 10, 2001
Nov 10, 199999V300000

Suspension: front control arm

IN THE EVENT CONTROL IS LOST, A CRASH MAY OCCUR RESULTING IN INJURY.

DetailsHide details for campaign 99V300000
What's wrong
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.
Risk
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 AND REAR. IN ADDITION AUDI WILL INSTALL A REAR SPOILER.
Campaign
NHTSA 99V300000 · Nov 10, 1999
Aug 12, 199999V222000

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, CAUSE A FIRE.

DetailsHide details for campaign 99V222000
What's wrong
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.
Risk
IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, CAUSE A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL LINE ASSEMBLY.
Campaign
NHTSA 99V222000 · Aug 12, 1999
To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Audi recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component73

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
73Complaints filed
2Involving a crash
0Involving a fire
2Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Electrical system3142000
Engine and engine cooling1318000
Tires1216000
Suspension811000
Air bags811102
Fuel system45000
Engine23000
Vehicle speed control23000
Gasoline23000
Other23000
Visibility23000
Exterior lighting11000
Structure11000
Equipment11000
Steering11000

4 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

  • Suspension

    “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.”

    Filed 10/04/2024 · ODI 11618097
  • Air bags

    “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.”

    Filed 06/08/2021 · ODI 11420124
  • Air bags

    “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.”

    Filed 05/05/2021 · ODI 11415276

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2000 Audi TT recall questions

How many recalls does the 2000 Audi TT have?

NHTSA lists 6 safety recall campaigns for the 2000 Audi TT. The most recent, 21V470000 (reported June 23, 2021), concerns air bags. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2000 Audi TT recalls for?

The largest group is air bags, with 2 campaigns. Others: suspension (2), engine and engine cooling (1), fuel system, gasoline (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2000 Audi TT?

Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 31 complaints out of 73 filed with NHTSA (42%). Across all complaints, owners reported 2 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2000 Audi TT?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Audi recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Audi dealer.

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