2009 Audi TT Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Avoid The 2009 Audi TT ranks worst among 12 model years tracked, with a complaint index of 100 and 12 complaints centered on transmission and electrical problems. It carries 2 recalls, including a DSG transmission control module issue and a fuel tank ventilation valve defect.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 100/100
- #1 of 12 TT years
- Verdict
- Avoid
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 12
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 2
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 1
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Transmission & Powertrain
- Best nearby year
- —
- no alternative with data
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 22
- 19.5 city / 27 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
Top 2009 Audi TT problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Transmission & Powertrain4 (33%)
- Electrical System3 (25%)
- Engine2 (17%)
- Fuel System2 (17%)
- Structure & Body1 (8%)
- Visibility & Wipers1 (8%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Engine compartment fire reported after a pop sound and dark smoke, with the vehicle destroyed within about 30 minutes.
- DSG transmission shows PRNDS indicator flashing and refuses to engage any gear, sometimes requiring a restart to move the car.
- Owners describe clunking and noise from the DSG transmission when accelerating from a stop or downshifting to first gear.
- Sudden loss of power along with brake and power steering failure while driving at low speed, requiring a tow.
- Passenger window sprocket jams the window halfway open, reducing visibility in poor weather.
- Convertible top fails to open or close fully due to flap motor problems, sometimes recurring after repair.
2009 Audi TT recalls
2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 09V377000Sep 30, 2009Fuel System10,200 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
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.
Risk: 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.
- NHTSA 09V333000Aug 20, 2009Transmission & Powertrain16,000 vehicles
Power train:automatic transmission
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.
Risk: 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.
2009 Audi TT fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 19.5 MPG
- Highway
- 27 MPG
- Combined
- 22 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,650
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Premium
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2009 compared with other TT years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2009 Audi TT reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2009 TT ranks as the worst of 12 model years tracked, with a complaint index of 100 and a top problem area in transmission and powertrain.
- What are the main problems with the 2009 Audi TT?
- Owners most often reported transmission and powertrain issues (33% of complaints), followed by electrical system problems (25%) and engine issues (17%), including one reported engine fire.
- Does the 2009 Audi TT have a recall?
- Yes. NHTSA lists two recalls: one for a DSG transmission control module wiring/software issue (campaign 09V333000) and one for a fuel tank ventilation valve defect (campaign 09V377000).
- At what mileage do 2009 Audi TT problems tend to show up?
- The median mileage at failure across all reported problems is 28,000 miles, with transmission complaints averaging 41,000 miles and fuel system complaints appearing as early as 7,492 miles.
- How does the 2009 Audi TT compare to other TT years?
- The 2009 TT has the highest complaint index (100) and is ranked worst of all model years with data, ahead of 2008 (91) and 2005 (82), both also rated Avoid.