Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2009 Audi TT
NHTSA data on file today
The 2009 Audi TT has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 12 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #09V377000 FUEL TANK VENTILATION VALVE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V333000 DIRECT SHIFT GEARBOX NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 4 complaints
- Electrical System 3 complaints
- Fuel System, Gasoline 2 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 1 complaint
- Exterior Lighting 1 complaint
- Structure 1 complaint
Of the 12 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash and 1 a fire (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2009 Audi TT has an average reliability rating. Recalls focus on the fuel system and transmission, with some owner complaints about the powertrain and electrical system, which indicates potential for moderate maintenance concerns.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| transmission | 85,000–105,000 miles | $1,500–$3,500 | common |
| fuel tank ventilation | 70,000–90,000 miles | $700–$1,200 | common |
| electrical system | 50,000–80,000 miles | $300–$800 | occasional |
| engine cooling system | 60,000–90,000 miles | $400–$1,000 | occasional |
| powertrain control module | 80,000–100,000 miles | $900–$2,000 | rare |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake fluid replacement
- Coolant system checks
- Transmission fluid changes
- Tire rotation and alignment
- Spark plug replacement
- Air conditioning service
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Transmission slipping issues
- Fuel system odors
- Electrical faults or warning lights
- Unusual engine cooling noises
- Hard starting or misfires
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2009 Audi TT at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.