2005 Audi TT Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 27%of 11 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 20,750miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the electrical system of the 2005 Audi TT, 27% of the 11 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 20,750 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.
“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“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“I have a 2005 Audi TT quattro roadster, purchased new in 2005. Have had dashboard instrument cluster failure - twice - in 2 years! Fuel gauge fluctuations, coolant sensor malfunction (had to replace coolant sensor to the tune of over $400! Just two months ago), radio turns itself on after I've exited the vehicle, etc. First time instrument cluster replaced under warranty. Car now has 50,000 miles and out of warranty. Additionally, intermittent headlight failure. Idiot light comes on, left front headlight out. Turn off lights, 5 - 10 seconds, turn back on, everything is fine. …”
NHTSA complaint #10320526, filed 2010-03Related service bulletins
- 10207833Feb 7, 2022This bulletin contains technical information regarding when the parking aid sporadically warns of obstacles that don't exist or it is inoperative/constant warning.
- 10177300Jul 8, 2020This informational bulletin explains when the range display is empty in the on-board computer.
- 10176408Jun 9, 2020This informational bulletin contains instructions on how to use the QR code in a TSB.
- 10166284Sep 17, 201900 Software Version Management (SVM), operating instructions
- 10164518Aug 28, 2019This communication is issued to inform dealers of updated shipping regulations related to lithium ion batteries.
- 10161670Jun 18, 2019This bulletin contains general software update instructions for vehicles with PR Code 7UH. 2016-2020 A3, 2016-2020 A3 Cabrio, 2016 A3 Sportback, 2016-2020 A4, 2016-2020 A4…
- 10127949Aug 21, 2017This informational bulletin contains resource information for when the traffic feature is inoperative in the MMI navigation.
- 10128205Mar 23, 2017This informational bulletin contains instructions for sychronizing the remote key after the battery has been disconnected or replaced.
- 10123653Dec 10, 2015Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 17 number 14-49 dated April 3, 2014. When the vehicle is completely refueled, the vehicle range (?distance to empty?) that is…
- 10123775Sep 21, 2015Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 96 number 13-67 dated July 10, 2013. The customer may report that the handheld transmitter cannot be programmed to the garage door…
Electrical system: other model years
Other parts of the 2005 Audi TT
3 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Audi TT
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.
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