2009 Audi TT Problems
- Complaints
- 12filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 28,000miles, 12 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 2009 Audi TT (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 12 consumer complaints for the 2009 Audi TT. The part named most often is transmission and drivetrain, with 4 complaints (33% of the total), followed by electrical system (3) and fuel system (2). 12 of the complaints include a mileage, and 67% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 28,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 488 technical service bulletins for this model year. Transmission and drivetrain complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign and 26 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Electrical system complaints overlap with 94 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 system3 25%
- Fuel system2 17%
- Engine cooling1 8.3%
- Exterior lighting1 8.3%
- Body and structure1 8.3%
- Vehicle speed control1 8.3%
Example complaints
Transmission and drivetrain: “I've experienced issues when trying to shift gears, most recently when putting the car in reverse from drive, the dashboard started flashing and it lost all power as if it were disengaged or in neutral. I took the car into a dealer as this is a safety issue and was told that there was a recall on this issue for my VIN ( campaign 09v333000), but that it had already been repaired prior to my ownership, which does not seem to be the case.”
NHTSA complaint #10870701, filed 2016-05, 160,000 milesElectrical system: “Had issues with the rear taillights grounding issue causing the ground in the connector to melt and short out causing the taillight to no longer work. This was an issue first on the driver side then the other 6 months later. Both repaired locally by adding an additional ground wire and replacing the connectors.”
NHTSA complaint #10918002, filed 2016-10, 55,000 milesFuel system: “I was sold a car with a safety recall outstanding for the fuel tank ventilation valve 20q3j3 with mandatory stop sale in place and not advised of the need for repairs at the time of sale. I purchased the care 10/31 and not advised until I called the dealership on 11/09/09.”
NHTSA complaint #10299804, filed 2010-01, 175 milesEngine cooling: “2009 TT roadster Audi engine caught fire while driving. The consumer stated he heard a pop in the engine compartment and immediately saw thick dark smoke coming from the front of the vehicle. He pulled over and within 30 seconds the engine area was engulfed in flames. In 30 minutes the vehicle was completely destroyed. The consumer suspected the battery coil pack failed.”
NHTSA complaint #10471081, filed 2012-08, 19,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
67% of the 12 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 14,810 and 50,600 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 2009 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 | 2.0L 4-cyl | 6-speed automatic | 21 | 29 | 24 | $3,400 |
| TT Coupe quattro 4WD/AWD | 3.2L 6-cyl | 6-speed manual | 17 | 25 | 20 | $4,100 |
| TT Coupe quattro 4WD/AWD | 3.2L 6-cyl | 6-speed automatic | 18 | 24 | 20 | $4,100 |
| TT Roadster FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 6-speed automatic | 22 | 30 | 25 | $3,300 |
| TT Roadster quattro 4WD/AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 6-speed automatic | 21 | 29 | 24 | $3,400 |
| TT Roadster quattro 4WD/AWD | 3.2L 6-cyl | 6-speed manual | 17 | 25 | 20 | $4,100 |
| TT Roadster quattro 4WD/AWD | 3.2L 6-cyl | 6-speed automatic | 18 | 24 | 20 | $4,100 |
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…
- 09V333000Aug 20, 2009Power train › Automatic transmissionCovers: Audi TT 2009, Volkswagen Jetta 2009–2010, GTI 2009–2010 +2 more
Volkswagen is recalling certain model year 2009 and 2010 passenger cars manufactured between september 2008 and august 2009. The wiring harness of a temperature sensor in the direct shift gearbox (dsg) may have connector wires that were insufficiently…
Recall details for the 2009 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. 488 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.
- 11032137Apr 22, 2026Other or unknown. This bulletin provides information about professional noise analysis with the VAS 611 015 PICO-NVH tool
- 11022664Aug 19, 2025Other or unknown. This bulletin provides information about professional noise analysis with the VAS 611 015 PICO-NVH tool
- 11021447Jul 10, 2025Other or unknown. This bulletin provides information about professional noise analysis with the VAS 611 015 PICO-NVH tool
- 11016532Mar 12, 2025Engine. This bulletin provides informatin when the engine does not run smoothly at idling speeds.
- 11012483Dec 6, 2024Electrical system. This bulletin provides information in circumstances where there are noises/vibration from front of vehicle in dynamic mode.
- 11012476Dec 5, 2024Engine. This bulletin provides information when the MIL is on; DTCs for misfire, air/fuel ratio imbalance, or lean fuel system stored in the ECM P030000.
- 11011285Nov 26, 2024Electrical system. This TSB Provides information when parking assistance provides false warnings.
- 11011282Nov 22, 2024Body and structure. This bulletin provides information when speaker rattles, vibrations, or audio interference is noted.
- 11011240Nov 20, 2024Other or unknown. This bulletin provides information about 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 2009 Audi TT have?
NHTSA recorded 12 consumer complaints for the 2009 Audi TT as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2009 Audi TT is reported most often?
Transmission and drivetrain is named most often, in 4 complaints (33% of the total), followed by electrical system with 3.
Has the 2009 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 2009 Audi TT get?
The EPA rates the 2009 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 2009 Audi TT reported?
Among the 12 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 28,000 miles and the middle half falls between 14,810 and 50,600 miles; 67% 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.