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2009 Audi TT problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 15 complaints on file for the 2009 Audi TT — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 2 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

15

NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

1

Investigations

1

Crash-involved

2

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2009 compare to other TT years?

TT NHTSA complaints by model year, 2009 highlighted154 complaints2000: 94 complaints2001: 154 complaints2002: 53 complaints2003: 19 complaints2004: 33 complaints2005: 17 complaints2006: 4 complaints2007: 1 complaints2008: 17 complaints2009: 15 complaints2010: 4 complaints2011: 2 complaints2016: 5 complaints2017: 0 complaints2018: 0 complaints2019: 0 complaints2023: 0 complaints
TT NHTSA complaints by model year, 2009 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2009 Audi TT problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Transmission427%
Electrical System320%
Fuel System213%
Body & Structure213%
Visibility & Wipers17%
Engine17%
Lighting17%
Speed Control17%

Does the 2009 Audi TT have recalls?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

09V377000Fuel SystemSeptember 30, 2009 · 10,200 units

Defect

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 ADEQUATE ENOUGH TO HOLD THE VALVE CLOSED UNDER EXTREME DRIVING CONDITIONS POSSIBLY ALLOWING FUEL TO LEAK.

Consequence

IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A VEHICLE FIRE COULD OCCUR.

Remedy

VOLKSWAGEN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND AUDI DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK VENTILATION VALVE WITH AN IMPROVED VALVE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 16, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AUDI AT 1-800-253-2834.

09V333000TransmissionAugust 20, 2009 · 16,000 units

Defect

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 CRIMPED. WITH INSUFFICIENTLY CRIMPED CONNECTOR WIRES, A TEMPERATURE SENSOR HAS THE POTENTIAL TO FALSELY DETECT A HIGH GEARBOX OIL TEMPERATURE, CAUSING THE TRANSMISSION TO ABRUPTLY SHIFT TO NEUTRAL. IF THIS HAPPENS, THE SELECTOR LEVER POSITION INDICATOR WITHIN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WILL FLASH. IN ADDITION, THE "DEPRESS BRAKE PEDAL" INDICATOR LIGHT WILL BE ILLUMINATED, ALERTING THE DRIVER TO APPLY THE BRAKES.

Consequence

THE ABRUPT SHIFT TO NEUTRAL COULD LEAD TO A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy

VOLKSWAGEN WILL REPROGRAM THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE WITH UPDATED SOFTWARE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 20, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-822-8987.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“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…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · April 1, 2016

“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…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · March 22, 2012 · fire

“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. *TR”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · October 31, 2009

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 AUDI TT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CONVERTIBLE TOP FAILED TO CLOSE ENTIRELY, OPEN, OR CLOSE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FLAP MOTORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIR HOWEVER THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure · April 30, 2012

“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…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Lighting · September 1, 2016

2009 Audi TT — common questions

Is the 2009 Audi TT reliable?

The record is thin — 15 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.

What are the most common 2009 TT problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are transmission (4 complaints), electrical system (3 complaints), fuel system (2 complaints).

Does the 2009 Audi TT have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2009 Audi TT. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 2009 Audi TT under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened one investigation into this model year; all are now closed.

Which Audi TT years should you avoid?

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

Related

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

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.