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2005 Audi TT Problems

Complaints
11filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
31,748miles, 8 complaints with mileage
Recalls
0campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
21 mpgcombined, 1.8L 4-cyl FWD · 18 city / 27 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2005 Audi TT (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints for the 2005 Audi TT. The part named most often is air bags, with 3 complaints (27% of the total), followed by electrical system (3) and exterior lighting (3). 8 of the complaints include a mileage, and 63% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 31,748 miles. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 169 technical service bulletins for this model year. Air bags complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part. Electrical system complaints overlap with 40 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

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.

Example complaints

Air bags: “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. The failure occurred constantly. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 75,000. ..updated 07/20/16 updated 08/01/16.8jb”

NHTSA complaint #10853316, filed 2016-04, 75,000 miles

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. I also had to have the release for the gas cap disconnected due to not being able to release gas cap.”

NHTSA complaint #10859867, filed 2016-04, 8,500 miles

Exterior lighting: “The passenger side head lamp flickers and turns off while driving. The head lights must be turned off and back on to temporarily correct the issue. This happens multiple times a day.”

NHTSA complaint #10551519, filed 2013-11, 33,000 miles

Transmission and drivetrain: “While starting off it jerks and the prnds flash. I looked all over the net. And it's a gearbox problem. Audi wants 9500 canadian to fix a 17000 car. There are lots of links under dsg gearbox. I talked to Audi they say it's not a problem and there is no recall. I live in canada.”

NHTSA complaint #10455538, filed 2012-04, 106,250 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

63% of the 8 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 20,000 and 75,000 miles.

13%0–1025%10–2525%25–500%50–7525%75–10013%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (8 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 31,748 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

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Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2005 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).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
TT Coupe FWD1.8L 4-cyl6-speed automatic182721$3,900
TT Coupe quattro 4WD/AWD1.8L 4-cyl6-speed manual182621$3,900
TT Coupe quattro 4WD/AWD3.2L 6-cyl6-speed automatic172420$4,100
TT Roadster FWD1.8L 4-cyl6-speed automatic182621$3,900
TT Roadster quattro 4WD/AWD1.8L 4-cyl6-speed manual182621$3,900
TT Roadster quattro 4WD/AWD3.2L 6-cyl6-speed automatic172319$4,350

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 2005 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. 169 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 169 bulletins →

Other model years of the Audi TT

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20091228,0002—26—Not enough data
20081424,8002—26—Not enough data
20051131,7480—21—Not enough data
20042555,5011—21Not compared (before 2008)Stable
20031352,0000—21—Not enough data
20023850,5000—23Not compared (before 2008)Stable
200112050,0003—23Not compared (before 2008)Rising
20007370,2315—23Not compared (before 2008)Falling

All Audi TT model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2005 Audi TT have?

NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints for the 2005 Audi TT as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2005 Audi TT is reported most often?

Air bags is named most often, in 3 complaints (27% of the total), followed by electrical system with 3.

Has the 2005 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 2005 Audi TT get?

The EPA rates the 2005 Audi TT (TT Coupe, 1.8L 4-cyl) at 21 mpg combined, 18 city and 27 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,900 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2005 Audi TT reported?

Among the 8 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 31,748 miles and the middle half falls between 20,000 and 75,000 miles; 63% 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.