2010 Audi TT Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
No verdict The 2010 Audi TT has a complaint index of 64 with 4 complaints, all tied to the transmission and powertrain, and one fuel-system recall. It ranks 5th worst out of 12 model years, putting it in the middle of the pack rather than among the worst years.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 64/100
- #5 of 12 TT years
- Verdict
- No verdict
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 4
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 1
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Transmission & Powertrain
- Best nearby year
- —
- no alternative with data
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 24
- 21 city / 29 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
Top 2010 Audi TT problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Transmission & Powertrain4 (100%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Owners report the mechatronic control unit failing, causing stuttering during starts and idling along with a chirping noise under the hood.
- Some describe erratic or sudden shifting into neutral with the DSG dual-clutch gearbox while driving.
- Others say the transmission refuses to change gears or go into reverse, sometimes only allowing second gear.
- A faulty and leaking mechatronic system was diagnosed by a dealer in at least one case after odd shifting behavior.
- Failures were reported at median mileage of 50,000 and in sample cases ranging from about 47,000 to 64,500 miles.
2010 Audi TT recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign 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.
2010 Audi TT fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 21 MPG
- Highway
- 29 MPG
- Combined
- 24 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,300
- 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.
2010 compared with other TT years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2010 Audi TT reliable?
- NHTSA lists 4 complaints for the 2010 Audi TT, all involving transmission and powertrain issues, giving it a complaint index of 64. It ranks 5th worst among 12 model years of the TT, meaning several other years report more problems.
- What is the main problem with the 2010 Audi TT?
- All reported complaints for the 2010 Audi TT concern the transmission and powertrain, specifically the mechatronic control unit and DSG gearbox, with a median failure mileage of 50,000.
- Does the 2010 Audi TT have a recall?
- Yes, one recall (campaign 09V377000) covers a fuel tank ventilation valve issue affecting 2006-2010 Audi A3, TT, and TT Roadster models. It is not a do-not-drive recall.
- How does the 2010 Audi TT compare to other TT years?
- The 2010 model's complaint index of 64 is lower than the 2008 and 2009 model years, which carry Avoid verdicts with indexes of 91 and 100, but higher than 2007 and 2011, which sit around 36 and 45.