YearToAvoid

2017 Audi TT Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

No verdict The 2017 Audi TT has 0 NHTSA complaints logged and 1 recall (fuel system), giving it a complaint index of 0, the lowest among the 12 model years with data. It ranks 12th out of 12 in reported problems.

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
0/100
#12 of 12 TT years
Verdict
No verdict
vs. other years of this model
Complaints
0
unique NHTSA reports
Recalls
1
distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes
0
reported in complaints
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Top issue
—
Best nearby year
—
no alternative with data
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
26
23 city / 30 hwy
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Top 2017 Audi TT problems

Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

No component data.

2017 Audi TT recalls

1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 20V076000Feb 12, 2020Fuel System8,572 vehicles

    Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Audi TT Roadster Quattro and TT Coupe Quattro vehicles. In the event of a crash, the fuel tank may become damaged by the fuel tank heat shield bracket .

    Risk: A damaged fuel tank may leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.

    Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a protective cap on the fuel tank heat shield bracket, free of charge. The recall began March 19, 2020. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20BX.

2017 Audi TT fuel economy and fuel cost

City
23 MPG
Highway
30 MPG
Combined
26 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$2,500
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Regular
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.

2017 compared with other TT years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100200520062007200820092010201120162017201820192023
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2011No verdict451026
2016No verdict553226
2017No verdict00126
2018No verdict90126
2019No verdict180126

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2017 Audi TT reliable?
NHTSA lists 0 owner complaints for the 2017 Audi TT, and its complaint index of 0 is the lowest of the 12 model years with data. Only 1 recall applies to this year.
Does the 2017 Audi TT have any recalls?
Yes, one recall (campaign 20V076000) covers the fuel system. In a crash, the fuel tank heat shield could damage the fuel tank, and dealers install a protective cap on the heat shield bracket free of charge.
What year Audi TT should I avoid?
Based on NHTSA complaints and recalls, the 2005, 2008, and 2009 Audi TT model years are rated Avoid, with complaint indexes of 82, 91, and 100 respectively. The 2017 model year has a complaint index of 0.
How does the 2017 Audi TT compare to other years?
The 2017 model ranks 12th out of 12 worst-first, meaning it has the fewest reported problems of any Audi TT year in the data, with a complaint index of 0 versus a high of 100 for 2009.
What is the fuel economy of the 2017 Audi TT?
EPA rates the 2017 Audi TT at 26 mpg combined (23 city / 30 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,500.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.