2002 Audi TT Problems
- Complaints
- 38filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 50,500miles, 26 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —overall rating starts with 2011 models
- EPA fuel economy
- 23 mpgcombined, 1.8L 4-cyl FWD · 20 city / 29 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2002 Audi TT (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 38 consumer complaints for the 2002 Audi TT. The part named most often is electrical system, with 18 complaints (47% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain (5) and engine cooling (4). 26 of the complaints include a mileage, and 50% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 50,500 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 97 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 24 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Transmission and drivetrain complaints overlap with 5 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.
Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Electrical system18 47%
- Engine cooling4 11%
- Exterior lighting4 11%
- Body and structure3 7.9%
- Brakes2 5.3%
- Fuel system2 5.3%
- Vehicle speed control2 5.3%
- Air bags1 2.6%
Also reported: Engine (1), Equipment (1), Latches, locks and linkages (1), Other or unknown (1), Tires (1), Wheels (1).
Example complaints
Electrical system: “Audi TT 2002 dash pod recalled in ireland and britain. Interference and erratic performance with instrument gauges and lights. I am having same problem and vehicle only has 30k miles. Can result in unexpected shut down on highway. Dealer says car computer does not indicate any problems and customer, me, ends up paying for each malfunctioning component as just normal wear and tear .”
NHTSA complaint #10352573, filed 2010-08, 29,728 milesTransmission and drivetrain: “The clutch experienced failure while on the highway and wouldn’t go into gear without being put into neutral first then into second gear . Then while driving one day I couldn’t put it in reverse it’s just gone so now the car will roll slightly even with the emergency brake on but I was put in danger the day it wouldn’t shift gears as it should while on the highway leaving me pretty much in fast motion but unable to continue in gear as it should which caused me to have to drift to the side of the road to then experience the effect of it being in neutral to second to continue driving however…”
NHTSA complaint #11711019, filed 2026-01Exterior lighting: “The LED lights in the center of the console are going out. There was a recall at roughly 50k miles, the car was taken to the dealer and repaired and now the same thing is happening again. These lights are important as they tell you what is wrong with your car such as on overheat, low oil etc.”
NHTSA complaint #10641799, filed 2014-10, 123,250 milesMileage when problems were reported
50% of the 26 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 30,500 and 99,281 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 2002 Audi TT version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TT Coupe FWD | 1.8L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | 20 | 29 | 23 | $3,550 |
| TT Coupe quattro 4WD/AWD | 1.8L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | 18 | 27 | 21 | $3,900 |
| TT Coupe quattro 4WD/AWD | 1.8L 4-cyl | 6-speed manual | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,900 |
| TT Roadster FWD | 1.8L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | 20 | 28 | 23 | $3,550 |
| TT Roadster quattro 4WD/AWD | 1.8L 4-cyl | 6-speed manual | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,900 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2002 Audi TT in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 97 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 10243930Oct 4, 2023Equipment. This bulletin provides information on the additional reporting requirements for safety related inquiries.
- 10198567Jun 25, 2021Equipment, Body and structure. This informational bulletin explains how to order replacement VIN plates, Safety Certification Labels, etc.
- 10177406Jul 13, 2020Transmission and drivetrain, Engine cooling. This informational bulletin states to not replace parts for the beveling groove as it is normal.
- 10184530Apr 16, 2020Equipment. This information bulletin contains instructions for technicans on how to ensure their TAC call goes smoothly.
- 10166284Sep 17, 2019Electrical system. 00 Software Version Management (SVM), operating instructions
- 10164518Aug 28, 2019Equipment, Electrical system. This communication is issued to inform dealers of updated shipping regulations related to lithium ion batteries.
- 10163501Jul 22, 2019Equipment. This communication is issued to remind dealers of the repair validation process for repair group 19. 2005-2019 A3, 1996-2019 A4, 2008-2019 A5, 1992-2019 A6, 2012-2019 A7, 1997-2019 A8, 2019 E-Tron…
- 10161273Jun 7, 2019Air bags, Seat belts, Equipment. This bulletin contains instructions for additional reporting requirements for safety related inquiries (airbag/seatbelts, accidents, fire and overheat damage).
- 10127856Jul 31, 2017Exterior lighting. This informational bulletin contains technical information for when there is condensation visible on the inside of the headlight, taillight, fog light, side marker light, front turn signal, daytime…
- 10155644Jun 28, 2017Equipment. This special notice is to inform dealers to return all part numbers listed in the document and order the superseded part numbers going forward.
Other model years of the Audi TT
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 12 | 28,000 | 2 | — | 26 | — | Not enough data |
| 2008 | 14 | 24,800 | 2 | — | 26 | — | Not enough data |
| 2005 | 11 | 31,748 | 0 | — | 21 | — | Not enough data |
| 2004 | 25 | 55,501 | 1 | — | 21 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2003 | 13 | 52,000 | 0 | — | 21 | — | Not enough data |
| 2002 | 38 | 50,500 | 0 | — | 23 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2001 | 120 | 50,000 | 3 | — | 23 | Not compared (before 2008) | Rising |
| 2000 | 73 | 70,231 | 5 | — | 23 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
All Audi TT model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2002 Audi TT have?
NHTSA recorded 38 consumer complaints for the 2002 Audi TT as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2002 Audi TT is reported most often?
Electrical system is named most often, in 18 complaints (47% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain with 5.
Has the 2002 Audi TT been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2002 Audi TT get?
The EPA rates the 2002 Audi TT (TT Coupe, 1.8L 4-cyl) at 23 mpg combined, 20 city and 29 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,550 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 2002 Audi TT reported?
Among the 26 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 50,500 miles and the middle half falls between 30,500 and 99,281 miles; 50% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.