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.
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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