2009 Audi TT Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 25%of 12 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 19,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the electrical system of the 2009 Audi TT, 25% of the 12 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 19,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“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 miles“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 miles“The contact owns a 2009 Audi TT 2.0t. While driving approximately 25 MPH, the vehicle suddenly lost power, the brakes and the power steering failed. The vehicle coasted and then stopped. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealership where the steering column, computer control panel and the ignition system were repaired. Three days later, the failure occurred again almost causing a crash. The vehicle was towed to a different dealership where the relay was replaced. The contact called the manufacturer who offered no assistance. The current mileage was approximately 7,100. …”
NHTSA complaint #10365258, filed 2010-11, 7,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11012483Dec 6, 2024This bulletin provides information in circumstances where there are noises/vibration from front of vehicle in dynamic mode.
- 11011285Nov 26, 2024This TSB Provides information when parking assistance provides false warnings.
- 11007345Aug 29, 2024This bulletin proves information when the bluetooth does not work, adaption channel deactivated.
- 11007264Aug 29, 2024This bulletin proves information when the bluetooth does not work, adaption channel deactivated.
- 11005935Jul 18, 2024This bulletin provides informaiton when there are speaker rattles, vibrations or audio interference in the sound system.
- 11003026Jun 28, 2024This bulletin provides informationw hen there are optical concerns with the tail lights.
- 11003024Jun 28, 2024This bulletin provides informaiton when there are speaker rattles, vibrations, or audio interference.A1
- 11002957Jun 28, 2024This bulletin provides informationw hen there are optical concerns with the tail lights.
- 11002955Jun 28, 2024This bulletin provides informaiton when there are speaker rattles, vibrations, or audio interference.A1
- 10248208Dec 21, 2023This bulletin provides information when the parking assistance provides false warnings.
Electrical system: other model years
Other parts of the 2009 Audi TT
4 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 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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