2008 Audi TT Problems
- Complaints
- 14filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 24,800miles, 11 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 2campaigns 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
- 26 mpgcombined, 2.0L 4-cyl FWD · 23 city / 31 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2008 Audi TT (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 14 consumer complaints for the 2008 Audi TT. The part named most often is transmission and drivetrain, with 4 complaints (29% of the total), followed by electrical system (2) and engine cooling (2). 11 of the complaints include a mileage, and 73% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 24,800 miles. Of all complaints, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 409 technical service bulletins for this model year. Transmission and drivetrain complaints overlap with 14 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Electrical system complaints overlap with 77 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.
- Electrical system2 14%
- Engine cooling2 14%
- Exterior lighting2 14%
- Brakes1 7.1%
- Fuel system1 7.1%
- Body and structure1 7.1%
- Vehicle speed control1 7.1%
Also reported: Wheels (1).
Example complaints
Transmission and drivetrain: “I have a silver TT 2008 with auto gearbox. I've had it since april 20th this year! Problem is, it jerks and bunnyhops when pulling off, reversing and moving in slow traffic. It gets worse after the car warms up and is a nightmare trying to park in tight space , no mil or codes ,Audi dealer couldn't find anything wrong with the car , going tomorrow to a different Audi dealer hopefully they have better knowledge of this issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10588218, filed 2014-05, 81,000 milesElectrical system: “My 2008 Audi TT would constantly beep with right rear light or left rear light with an x through a light bulb symbol popping up on the screen in between the tachometer and the speedometer. If I applied the brakes, the x through a light bulb symbol would go away. It turns out that the light that is farthest outboard in the tail light housing (on both left and right sides) was the problem. I found that the problem was with corrosion within the connectors that go directly to the tail light housing. …”
NHTSA complaint #10560465, filed 2014-01, 41,000 milesEngine cooling: “Vehicle hard shifting between gears. Dsg transmission. Auto lost power. Transmission seals leaking between transmission and engine. Fluid leaking from multi-clutch cover seal. Issue returned a second time on 28 dec 2011 with approximately 44560 miles. Vehicle lost power and was hard shifting. Rpm surge,vehicle surge. Engine quit due to rough running and loss of power, RPM fluxuating.”
NHTSA complaint #10442318, filed 2012-01, 41,683 milesExterior lighting: “The contact owns a 2008 Audi TT. The contact stated that the driver's side tail light failed. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was found that the socket had melted. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage and VIN was not available.”
NHTSA complaint #10572973, filed 2014-03Mileage when problems were reported
73% of the 11 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 12,000 and 72,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 2008 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 | 2.0L 4-cyl | 6-speed automatic | 23 | 31 | 26 | $3,150 |
| TT Coupe quattro 4WD/AWD | 3.2L 6-cyl | 6-speed automatic | 18 | 24 | 20 | $4,100 |
| TT Coupe quattro 4WD/AWD | 3.2L 6-cyl | 6-speed manual | 17 | 24 | 19 | $4,350 |
| TT Roadster FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 6-speed automatic | 22 | 29 | 25 | $3,300 |
| TT Roadster quattro 4WD/AWD | 3.2L 6-cyl | 6-speed automatic | 18 | 24 | 20 | $4,100 |
| TT Roadster quattro 4WD/AWD | 3.2L 6-cyl | 6-speed manual | 17 | 24 | 19 | $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
- 09V377000Sep 30, 2009Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assemblyCovers: Audi TT 2008–2010, A3 2006–2010
Volkswagen is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2010 audi a3, tt, and tt roadster passenger vehicles manufactured between september 29, 2005 and august 26, 2009. The closing force of an internal spring of the fuel tank ventilation valve is not…
- 08V064000Feb 7, 2008Structure › Body › Roof and pillarsCovers: Audi TT 2008
Volkswagen is recalling 720 my 2008 audi tt coupe vehicles. These vehicles were produced with c-pillar trim cover clips that do not provide adequate retention. In the event of a deployment of the rear pyrotechnic safety belt, the c-pillar trim cover may…
Recall details for the 2008 Audi TT → · Check a 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. 409 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11038143Sep 9, 2026Other or unknown. This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
- 10250322Feb 7, 2024Equipment. This bulletin provides information pertaining to MMI Navigation database concerns.
- 10248208Dec 21, 2023Electrical system. This bulletin provides information when the parking assistance provides false warnings.
- 10246152Nov 16, 2023Electrical system. This bulletin provides general information about the outside air temperature reading.
- 10245285Nov 7, 2023Equipment. This bulletin provides information on the VAS 611 015 PICO-NVH tool for professional noise analysis.
- 10244595Oct 30, 2023Exterior lighting. This bulletin provides information pertaining to when there are foreign objects inside of a headlight or taillight.
- 10244517Oct 25, 2023Equipment. This bulletin provides damage assessment guidelines for textile seat covers.
- 10244320Oct 13, 2023Electrical system, Equipment. This bulletin provides information for when unauthorized/unjustified DTC memory entries are captured in ODIS test Plans (Ghost faults).
- 10243930Oct 4, 2023Equipment. This bulletin provides information on the additional reporting requirements for safety related inquiries.
- 10242903Sep 7, 2023Engine cooling. This bulletin provides information on professional noise analysis with the VAS 611 015 PICO NVH Tool.
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 2008 Audi TT have?
NHTSA recorded 14 consumer complaints for the 2008 Audi TT as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2008 Audi TT is reported most often?
Transmission and drivetrain is named most often, in 4 complaints (29% of the total), followed by electrical system with 2.
Has the 2008 Audi TT been recalled?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2008 Audi TT get?
The EPA rates the 2008 Audi TT (TT Coupe, 2.0L 4-cyl) at 26 mpg combined, 23 city and 31 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,150 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 2008 Audi TT reported?
Among the 11 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 24,800 miles and the middle half falls between 12,000 and 72,000 miles; 73% 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.