2001 Audi TT Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 3%of 120 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 90,728miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the body and structure of the 2001 Audi TT, 3% of the 120 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 90,728 miles.
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.
“Audi TT, 2001, roadster. The glove box lock failed without reason. This failure does not allow the passenger side air bag to be disconnected for children as required by law. My car is not the only one with this defect. It is a design failure creating a safety hazard to small passengers. This failure is common to Audi TT 2000 thru 2005. Needs to be corrected via a recall, an improved glove box lock system. Repairing with the same system only leads to recurrent failures.”
NHTSA complaint #10397226, filed 2011-04, 62,456 miles“2001 Audi TT 4 transmissions failures, overheating, thermostat fails every 60k, engine plastic parts degrading, alternator failure, engine head failed required replacement, various interior trim problems (e.g. Broken stereo cover, glove compartment handle when left in heat with closed windows), instrument cluster replaced, failed again will need replacement fuel gauge reads full all the time, engine vacuum leaks, etc...etc...”
NHTSA complaint #10215603, filed 2008-01, 119,000 miles“Central computer has malfunctioned, causing door locks to jam, preventing occupants from exiting vehicle. Also, when driving in rainy weather conditions windshield wiper stopped working, causing poor driver's visibility. Consumer has contacted dealer, dealer not sure what was causing the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #872445, filed 2000-10Related service bulletins
- 10198567Jun 25, 2021This informational bulletin explains how to order replacement VIN plates, Safety Certification Labels, etc.
Body and structure: other model years
Other parts of the 2001 Audi TT
71 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsEngine cooling
10 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsTires
4 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Audi TT
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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