2002 Audi Tt recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-18. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
2 safety recalls, most serious first
1. Engine
What's wrong, in plain English: Engine problems range from stalling to fire. The Gates Corporation (Gates) is recalling certain aftermarket Tru-Flow Water Pumps, part number TFW 41127, sold at certain NAPA Auto Parts and/or installed by automotive service technicians after November 1, 2013 (and manufactured August 2013 through October 2013) that have a black-colored pulley/sprocket or do not have 'US9377' stamped on the water pump housing. These service replacement parts were sold for use in…
What could happen: A failure of the timing belt may cause the engine to shut down, potentially increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
The fix: Gates will notify owners, and dealers will replace the water pump, free of charge. The recall began during May 2014. Owners may contact The Gates Corporation at 1-303-744-1911.
What to do
- Check whether your car is affected: enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall covers specific VINs, not every 2002 TT.
- Book a repair at any authorized Audi dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 14E007000.
- The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
- Manufacturer hotline: 1-303-744-1911.
- Buying this car used? Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed, or run the VIN yourself before paying.
Official wording from NHTSA
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Summary: The Gates Corporation (Gates) is recalling certain aftermarket Tru-Flow Water Pumps, part number TFW 41127, sold at certain NAPA Auto Parts and/or installed by automotive service technicians after November 1, 2013 (and manufactured August 2013 through October 2013) that have a black-colored pulley/sprocket or do not have 'US9377' stamped on the water pump housing. These service replacement parts were sold for use in model year 1999-2005 Audi A4, 2000-2006 Audi TT, 1998-2005 Volkswagen Beetle, 1999-2006 Golf, 1999-2008 and 2011-2013 Volkswagen Jetta, and 2000-2005 Volkswagen Passat. In the affected water pumps, the pulley or sprocket that turns the timing belt may develop microfractures causing the timing belt to fail.
Consequence: A failure of the timing belt may cause the engine to shut down, potentially increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Gates will notify owners, and dealers will replace the water pump, free of charge. The recall began during May 2014. Owners may contact The Gates Corporation at 1-303-744-1911.
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
2. Brakes
What's wrong, in plain English: Anything that slows the car down. Treat brake recalls as urgent. CERTAIN CARDONE MASTER CYLINDERS WITH PART NUMBERS 10-2925, 10-2987, 10-2987MZA, 10-3083, 11-3015, 11-3042, 11-3044, 11-3045, 11-3047, 11-3064, AND 11-3156, AND WITH DATE CODES LOWER THAN DCA7078 SOLD AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE SEAL ON MASTER CYLINDER CAN FAIL AND LEAK BRAKE FLUID.
What could happen: LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID CAN RESULT IN POOR BRAKING PERFORMANCE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
The fix: CARDONE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE ANY DEFECTIVE MASTER CYLINDERS. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING APRIL 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT CARDONE AT 1-800-777-4780.
What to do
- Check whether your car is affected: enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall covers specific VINs, not every 2002 TT.
- Book a repair at any authorized Audi dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 07E023000.
- The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
- Manufacturer hotline: 1-800-777-4780.
- Buying this car used? Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed, or run the VIN yourself before paying.
Official wording from NHTSA
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Summary: CERTAIN CARDONE MASTER CYLINDERS WITH PART NUMBERS 10-2925, 10-2987, 10-2987MZA, 10-3083, 11-3015, 11-3042, 11-3044, 11-3045, 11-3047, 11-3064, AND 11-3156, AND WITH DATE CODES LOWER THAN DCA7078 SOLD AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE SEAL ON MASTER CYLINDER CAN FAIL AND LEAK BRAKE FLUID.
Consequence: LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID CAN RESULT IN POOR BRAKING PERFORMANCE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: CARDONE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE ANY DEFECTIVE MASTER CYLINDERS. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING APRIL 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT CARDONE AT 1-800-777-4780.
Notes: THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET CARDONE MASTER CYLINDERS AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Useful for owners
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Electrical system (18), Transmission / drivetrain (5), Engine (5), Lights (4), Brakes (3).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (8)
01/14/2026 · Transmission / drivetrain
The clutch experienced failure while on the highway and wouldn’t go into gear without being put into neutral first then into second gear . Then while driving one day I couldn’t put it in reverse it’s just gone so now the car will roll slightly even with the emergency brake on but I was put in danger the day it wouldn’t shift gears as it should while on the…
03/08/2018 · Wheels / tires
TIRE CAME OFF CAR. REAR LOWER CONTROL ARM BROKE, LOWER LEFT KNUCKLE BUSHING SEIZED, SWAY BAR LINK BROKE, AXEL SHAFT COMPROMISED THIS ACTUALLY HAPPENED TWICE BEFORE THE KNUCKLE BUSHING WAS REPLACED. SECOND OCCURRENCE WAS 11/18/2017
10/07/2016 · Transmission / drivetrain
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 AUDI TT. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE GEAR SHIFTER FAILED TO MOVE OUT OF FIRST GEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 104,000.
03/10/2016 · Lights
LEFT HEADLIGHT OCCASIONALLY WONT TURN ON. WOULD HAVE TO SWITCH ON/ OFF A FEW TIMES TO GET THEM TO TURN ON. TENDS TO HAPPEN MORE WHEN VEHICLE IS COLD.
10/01/2015 · Vehicle Speed Control
ONE MORNING STARTED UP THE ENGINE ON MY AUDI, AND THE ENGINE SOUNDED LIKE IT HAD ROUGH IDLING, STUTTERING SOUND TO IT. I HAD TOOK IT FOR A TEST DRIVE AND EXPERIENCED LACK OF POWER, HESITATION IN ENGINE, ROUGH IDLING, AND THEN CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. CHECKED OUT THE CODE. IT CAME UP TO BE (P0304) CYLINDER 4 MISFIRE. I TOOK IT TO A MECHANIC, AND HE REPLAC…
09/28/2015 · Unknown Or Other
REAR GLASS WINDSHIELD STARTED TO COME APART N RAIN WATER LEAKED IN N SHORT CIRCUITED THE WIRING . THE WINDOW FINALLY CAME APART COMPLETELY N FELL OFF. BECAUS OF THE WATER LEAK , IT SHORT CIRCUITED THE WIRING N THE COMUNICATION WITH THE MAIN COMPUTER IS CORRUPTED N THE AIR BAG SIGN IS ON ALSO. THIS IS A BIG FIRE HAZARD N I HAVE TO REINSTALL NEW WIRING N HV A…
10/06/2014 · Lights
THE LED LIGHTS IN THE CENTER OF THE CONSOLE ARE GOING OUT. THERE WAS A RECALL AT ROUGHLY 50K MILES, THE CAR WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND REPAIRED AND NOW THE SAME THING IS HAPPENING AGAIN. THESE LIGHTS ARE IMPORTANT AS THEY TELL YOU WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOUR CAR SUCH AS ON OVERHEAT, LOW OIL ETC. *TR
04/16/2014 · Electrical system
AUDI TT'S 2002 AND OTHERS ALL HAVE A MAJOR SAFETY PROBLEM. THE DOOR LATCH HAS A DEFECTIVE ELECTRONIC SWITCH THAT FAILS. THUS, MAKING THE DOOR IMPOSSIBLE TO OPEN. THE COMPUTER SENSOR IN THE DOOR HANDLE IS DEFECTIVE. IT'S DANGEROUS. YOU CAN'T EVEN GET OUT OF THE CAR DUE TO AN ACCIDENT. IF YOU GOOGLE AUDI TT DOOR LATCH SENSOR PROBLEMS, YOU WILL SEE NUMEROUS…