2000 Audi TT Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 11%of 73 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 105,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the air bags of the 2000 Audi TT, 11% of the 73 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 105,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“10-december 2005 spontaneous deployment of driver side seat airbag. Conditions: clear road at 7,000 feet elevation, ~ 30 MPH estimated speed. Airbag light indicator on after event, check engine light on after event, interior light on. No 4-way flasher. 13-december 2005 dropped off at rector motors, burlingame, ca. J. M. Handles service contacted and informed Audi customer relations. …”
NHTSA complaint #10148565, filed 2006-01, 125,000 miles“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. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that the part was not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.”
NHTSA complaint #11420124, filed 2021-06“Takata recall. The contact owns a 2000 Audi TT. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20v056000 (air bags) however, the parts to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. An unknown dealer was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.”
NHTSA complaint #11319844, filed 2020-03Related recalls
- 21V470000Jun 23, 2021Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2000-2001 Audi TT Coupe, TT Roadster, 2000-2002 A4, and S4 vehicles equipped with…Covers: Audi TT 2000–2001, S4 2000–2002, A4 2000–2002
- 20V056000Jan 31, 2020Volkswagen 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…Covers: Audi TT 2000–2001, A6 1998–2000, A4 1999–2000 +1 more
Related service bulletins
- 10161273Jun 7, 2019This bulletin contains instructions for additional reporting requirements for safety related inquiries (airbag/seatbelts, accidents, fire and overheat damage).
Air bags: other model years
Other parts of the 2000 Audi TT
31 complaintsEngine cooling
13 complaintsTires
12 complaintsSuspension
8 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Audi TT
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology