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Audi TT years to avoid

The Audi TT years to avoid are 2001, 2000, 2002, 2004 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2023 is the cleanest year on record.

418

Total complaints

14

Recall campaigns

2000–2023

Years covered

4

Years to avoid

Complaints by model year

TT years to avoid

YearWhyComplaints
2001High complaint rate154
2000High complaint rate94
2002High complaint rate53
2004High complaint rate33

Every TT year

YearComplaintsRecalls
202301
201901
201801
201701
201652
201120
201041
2009152
2008172
200710
200641
2005171
2004avoid332
2003191
2002avoid532
2001avoid1545
2000avoid946

Common questions

What are the worst Audi TT years?

Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the TT years to avoid are 2001, 2000, 2002, 2004. The cleanest year on record is 2023.

What is the best year for the Audi TT?

By complaint volume, 2023 has the cleanest NHTSA record among TT years with enough data to compare.

How many recalls does the Audi TT have?

Across all model years, the TT has 14 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 418 consumer complaints on file.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.