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Audi TT 2001 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2001 Audi TT: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

120Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
3Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
0Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
12Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

For each system: what owners reported, matched against the recalls on file for this model year. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Electrical System73 complaints

73 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags10 complaints

10 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 20V056000, 21V470000.

Engine10 complaints

10 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System10 complaints

10 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension6 complaints

6 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 01V325000.

Unknown Or Other5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

01V325000Reported October 10, 2001 - 3,700 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension. Recall covering the suspension system, reported to NHTSA on October 10, 2001. The campaign covers an estimated 3,700 vehicles across all affected models.

20V056000Reported January 31, 2020 - 106,857 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on January 31, 2020. The campaign covers an estimated 106,857 vehicles across all affected models.

21V470000Reported June 23, 2021 - 62,812 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on June 23, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 62,812 vehicles across all affected models.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20001
20017
20026
20039
20046
20056
20066
200723
200829
20094
20107
20115
20121
20132
20151
20161
20171
20182
20221
20242
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of November 1, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.