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2001 Audi TT recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2001 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component5
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Air bags | 2 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 |
Safety recalls5
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Jun 23, 202121V470000 | Air bags: frontal driver sideIn 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
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| Jan 31, 202020V056000 | Air bags: frontal driver sideIn 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
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| Mar 7, 201414E007000 | Engine and engine cooling: engineA 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
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| Mar 29, 200707E023000 | Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components master cylinderLOSS OF BRAKE FLUID CAN RESULT IN POOR BRAKING PERFORMANCE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH. DetailsHide details for campaign 07E023000
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| Oct 10, 200101V325000 | Suspension: rearCORROSION COULD IMPEDE THE FREE MOVEMENT OF THE CONTROL ARM. DetailsHide details for campaign 01V325000
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Owner complaints by component130
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 72 | 55 |
| Power train | 11 | 8 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 11 | 8 |
| Air bags | 9 | 7 |
| Fuel system | 9 | 7 |
| Service brakes | 8 | 6 |
| Tires | 7 | 5 |
| Suspension | 6 | 5 |
| Unknown or other | 5 | 4 |
| Visibility | 5 | 4 |
| Hydraulic | 5 | 4 |
| Other | 5 | 4 |
| Gasoline | 4 | 3 |
| Equipment | 4 | 3 |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | 2 |
9 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
- Power train
“While driving on a city street in Ann Arbor Michigan, the manual transmission shift lever snapped off. The lever detached at the base right above the spring assembly that allows the shifter to be moved into reverse.”
- Air bags
“The contact owns a 2001 Audi TT. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle crashed into a deer causing significant damage to the front end.”
- Electrical system
“Headlights just stopped working again for the umpteenth time. Park light and high beams work fine. This is a reoccurring problem with the low beams.”
Other Audi TT model years
- 20050 recalls11 complaints
- 20041 recall25 complaints
- 20030 recalls13 complaints
- 20020 recalls38 complaints
- 20013 recalls120 complaints
- 20005 recalls73 complaints
All years: 2018 · 2017 · 2016 · 2010 · 2009 · 2008 · 2005 · 2004 · 2003 · 2002 · 2001 · 2000
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- 2007 Q73 recalls95 complaints
- 2006 A34 recalls123 complaints
- 2008 A51 recall5 complaints
- 2012 A75 recalls30 complaints
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2001 Audi TT recall questions
How many recalls does the 2001 Audi TT have?
NHTSA lists 5 safety recall campaigns for the 2001 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 2001 Audi TT recalls for?
The largest group is air bags, with 2 campaigns. Others: engine and engine cooling (1), service brakes, hydraulic (1), suspension (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.
What is the most common complaint about the 2001 Audi TT?
Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 72 complaints out of 130 filed with NHTSA (55%). Across all complaints, owners reported 4 crashs and 3 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2001 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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