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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2005 Audi TT recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2005 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
1
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
11
Latest campaign
Mar 7, 2014

Recall summary by component1

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ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Engine and engine cooling1Mar 7, 2014

Safety recalls1

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0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Mar 7, 2014Latest campaign
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
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 component11

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
11Complaints filed
0Involving a crash
0Involving a fire
0Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Electrical system327000
Air bags327000
Exterior lighting327000
Power train327000
Engine and engine cooling218000
Seats19000
Vehicle speed control19000
Engine19000

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

  • Electrical system

    “The trunk release button does not always work. The driver's window sometimes does not close up when door is closed thereby causing the dashboard to show that the door is open and beeping occurs.”

    Filed 04/16/2016 · ODI 10859867
  • Air bags

    “Tl* the contact owns a 2005 audi tt. While driving 25 mph, the vehicle failed to accelerate when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The air bag and check engine warning lights illuminated.”

    Filed 04/04/2016 · ODI 10853316
  • Exterior lighting

    “Driver's side headlight turns off intermittently while vehicle is in motion. Turning the headlights off and then on again, brings both headlights back to operational.”

    Filed 11/23/2015 · ODI 10806209

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2005 Audi TT recall questions

How many recalls does the 2005 Audi TT have?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2005 Audi TT. The most recent, 14E007000 (reported March 7, 2014), concerns engine and engine cooling. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2005 Audi TT?

Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 3 complaints out of 11 filed with NHTSA (27%). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2005 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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