YearToAvoid

2018 Audi TT Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

No verdict The 2018 Audi TT has 0 complaints on file with NHTSA and 1 recall, giving it a complaint index of 9, the lowest among 12 model years tracked. It ranks 11th worst (near the safest end) compared to other TT years.

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

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
9/100
#11 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 2018 Audi TT problems

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

No component data.

2018 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.

2018 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.

2018 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
2016No verdict553226
2017No verdict00126
2018No verdict90126
2019No verdict180126
2023No verdict270125

All Audi TT years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2018 Audi TT reliable?
NHTSA lists 0 complaints for the 2018 Audi TT and a complaint index of 9, the second-lowest of all 12 model years with data. This points to few reported problems compared to other TT years.
Does the 2018 Audi TT have any recalls?
Yes, one recall. Campaign 20V076000 covers 2016-2019 Audi TT Roadster Quattro and TT Coupe Quattro vehicles where the fuel tank could be damaged by the fuel tank heat shield in a crash. Dealers install a protective cap on the heat shield bracket free of charge.
What is the worst year for the Audi TT?
Based on complaint index, 2009 is the worst TT year with a complaint index of 100 and 12 complaints, followed by 2008 at 91 and 2005 at 82, all rated Avoid.
How does the 2018 Audi TT compare to other years?
The 2018 TT ranks 11th worst out of 12 model years, meaning only one year has a lower complaint index. Its complaint index of 9 is far below years like 2009, 2008, and 2005.
What is the fuel economy of the 2018 Audi TT?
The 2018 Audi TT gets an EPA-rated 26 mpg combined, 23 mpg city and 30 mpg 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.