NHTSA vehicle safety data

2004 Audi TT Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2004 Audi TT has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 25 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Audi dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2004 Audi TT, plus NCAP crash-test ratings. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2004 Audi TT owner complaints

Owners have filed 25 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Audi TT, describing incidents dated August 27, 2004 to July 9, 2019.

Most-cited components

  • Power Train 18 complaints
  • Electrical System 5 complaints
  • Fuel/Propulsion System 3 complaints
  • Unknown or Other 2 complaints
  • Air Bags 1 complaint
  • Electronic Stability Control (ESC) 1 complaint

Newest complaints

  • ODI #11230513 · Filed

    CAR JERKS VIOLENTLY AUDI DEALERSHIP STATE THEY WILL NOT FIX THIS ISSUE ALTHOUGH MY CAR FALLS UNDER THIS CAMPAIGN HTTPS://STATIC.NHTSA.GOV/ODI/RCL/2004/RCRIT-04V007-5629.PDF AUDI CAMPAIGN JA (04V-007) DIRECT SHIFT AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION REPLACE DUAL CLUTCH

  • ODI #11131158 · Filed

    AIRBAGS NOT WORKING DUE CAR SITTING AND BATTERY RUNNING LOW. LOW BATTERY TRIGGERED CODE 65535 WHICH MAKES ALL THE AIRBAGS IN THE VEHICLE INOPERATIVE.

  • ODI #11097849 · Filed

    FUEL SENSOR NOT WORKING PROPERLY; WHILE HAVING GAS, ONCE TANK METER READS 1/2, THE ENGINE SHOT-DOWN, INCORRECTLY TELLING THAT THE TANK IS EMPTY. SAME ISSUES WITH THE CATHALYTIC CONVERTER SYSTEM. ENGINE'S TRANSMISSION WEARING FAST; PUSHING BACK AND FORT WHILE ACCELERATING.

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Water Pump may cause Failure of Timing Belt

NHTSA #14E007000 · Engine and Engine Cooling — Engine · NHTSA notice

Reported March 7, 2014 · The Gates Corporation

Potentially affected: 50 vehicles

Repair completion: 2% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified May 1, 2014

Defect description

The Gates Corporation (Gates) is recalling certain aftermarket Tru-Flow Water Pumps, part number TFW 41127, sold at certain NAPA Auto Parts and/or installed by automotive service technicians after November 1, 2013 (and manufactured August 2013 through October 2013) that have a black-colored pulley/sprocket or do not have 'US9377' stamped on the water pump housing. These service replacement parts were sold for use in model year 1999-2005 Audi A4, 2000-2006 Audi TT, 1998-2005 Volkswagen Beetle, 1999-2006 Golf, 1999-2008 and 2011-2013 Volkswagen Jetta, and 2000-2005 Volkswagen Passat. In the affected water pumps, the pulley or sprocket that turns the timing belt may develop microfractures causing the timing belt to fail.

Safety consequence

A failure of the timing belt may cause the engine to shut down, potentially increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Gates will notify owners, and dealers will replace the water pump, free of charge. The recall began during May 2014. Owners may contact The Gates Corporation at 1-303-744-1911.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

VW/AUDI/CLUTCH NOT WELDED PROPERLY

NHTSA #04V007000 · Power Train — Clutch Assembly · NHTSA notice

Reported January 6, 2004 · VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC

Potentially affected: 145 vehicles

Manufacturer campaign JA · Owners notified April 30, 2004 · Vehicles built July 1, 2003 – October 31, 2003 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES WITH DIRECT SHIFT GEARBOX, DURING THE PRODUCTION OF THE GEARBOX, A SEAM AT THE CLUTCH WAS NOT WELDED TO SPECIFICATIONS. THIS COULD LEAD TO DEGRADED PERFORMANCE OF THE CLUTCH INSIDE THE GEARBOX.

Safety consequence

THE CLUTCH COULD LOSE ITS ABILITY TO PROVIDE INPUT TORQUE TO THE TRANSMISSION WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, WHICH COULD ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO ROLL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CLUTCH. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON APRIL 30, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834.

Notes

VWOA RECAL NO. JA.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Other Audi TT model years

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