Audi TT recalls

29 official safety recalls for the Audi TT from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.

Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:

  1. Driver airbag inflator may rupture

    Reported February 25, 2026Model years 2014–2017DVSA recall R/2026/08921,352 vehicles affected

    The airbag inflator housing may rupture when the airbag deploys, releasing metal fragments that could cause life-threatening injuries. The airbag unit will be replaced free of charge.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    Replacing Takata driver airbag
    Defect
    The safety of our customers and the reliability and long-term service life of our models represent our top priority. For this reason Audi conducts programmes to constantly monitor the quality of its products.Extensive analyses have found that the gas generator housing for your vehicle’s front airbag may in extremely rare cases be overloaded and even burst when the front airbag is triggered. If this were to happen small metal parts could become dislodged from the housing and potentially cause life-threatening injury to a vehicle occupant.
    Remedy
    As a precautionary safety measure it is necessary to replace the airbag unit. The work required will take approximately two hours and will of course be performed free of charge. Please note for organisational reasons the Audi Centre may require your vehicle for longer they will advise you of this at the point of booking.

  2. Front airbag inflator may explode

    Reported August 8, 2025Model years 2015DVSA recall R/2025/387258 vehicles affected

    The inflator may explode when the airbag deploys, ejecting metal fragments that could cause life-threatening or fatal injuries. The affected airbags will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    Stop-drive TAKATA PSAN
    Defect
    Urgent Safety Warning – Do Not Drive Your Vehicle Affected vehicles were originally allocated to or used for an extended period of time in a region with a climate zone considered to as HIGH RISK. Certain front airbags contain an ageing inflator propellant that may explode when deployed due to long-term exposure to heat and humidity. If the airbag inflator explodes metal fragments may be ejected causing life-threatening or fatal injuries to anyone in the vehicle.
    Remedy
    Affected airbags will be be replaced. You can contact Audi's dedicated Takata Stop Drive helpline at 0113 526 9646 (MONDAY to FRIDAY 9:00AM to 5:00PM.

  3. Passenger air bag may be deactivated

    Reported April 3, 2024Model years 2023NHTSA campaign 24V25100091 vehicles affected

    An electrical connection in the front passenger seat may loosen and deactivate the passenger air bag, which then may not deploy in a crash, increasing injury risk. Dealers will replace the occupant detection system control module free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
    Defect
    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023 Audi S5 Cabriolet, A4 Allroad, Q5 Sportback, A3 Sedan, S5 Sportback, SQ7, TT Coupe, TT Roadster, RS5 Sportback, 2024 A8, E-Tron Quattro, E-Tron Sportback Quattro, Q8, RSQ8, 2023-2024 Q3, Q5, and Q7 vehicles. An electrical connection in the front passenger seat for the occupant detection system (ODS) control module may loosen and deactivate the front passenger air bag.
    Consequence
    A deactivated front passenger air bag will not deploy during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
    Remedy
    Dealers will replace the passenger seat occupant detection system control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 8, 2024. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69GU.
    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.nhtsa.gov.

  4. Passenger airbag guide channel may be poorly welded

    Reported August 25, 2023Model years 2023DVSA recall R/2023/2581,160 vehicles affected

    The front passenger airbag guide channel may not be welded to the dashboard panel to specification. The panel serial number will be checked and the panel replaced if required.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    On affected vehicles it is possible the guide channel for the front passenger's airbag may not have been welded to the dash panel according to specifications.
    Defect
    On affected vehicles it is possible the guide channel for the front passenger's airbag may not have been welded to the dash panel according to specifications.
    Remedy
    Check the serial number of the dash panel and replace if required.�

  5. Front airbag inflator housing may burst

    Reported February 1, 2023Model years 2014–2016DVSA recall R/2023/05421 vehicles affected

    When a front airbag deploys, its inflator housing may burst. As a precaution, the driver-side airbag unit will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    If a front airbag is deployed it is possible that the gas generator housing in which the propellant is generated may burst on vehicles manufactured within a limited period.
    Defect
    If a front airbag is deployed it is possible that the gas generator housing in which the propellant is generated may burst on vehicles manufactured within a limited period.
    Remedy
    As a precautionary safety measure it is necessary to replace the airbag unit on the driver side.

  6. Front passenger air bag may explode or deploy improperly

    Reported July 27, 2022Model years 2016NHTSA campaign 22V5430001,216 vehicles affected

    The front passenger air bag may explode or deploy improperly. An explosion can send metal fragments at occupants, and improper deployment may fail to restrain them, increasing injury risk in a crash. Dealers will replace the air bag module, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
    Defect
    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016 Audi TT Roadster, TT Coupe, S3 Sedan, R8 Coupe, A3 Sedan, A3 Etron, A3 Cabriolet, 2016 Golf Sportwagen, Golf R, Golf GTI, Golf A7, and E Golf vehicles. During air bag deployment, the front passenger air bag may explode or deploy improperly.
    Consequence
    An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in serious injury or death. An improper air bag deployment may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing their risk of injury in a crash.
    Remedy
    Dealers will replace the front-passenger air bag module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 16, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69DY and 61C1.
    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.nhtsa.gov.

  7. Power unit trim may detach

    Reported March 22, 2022Model years 2020–2022DVSA recall R/2022/0733,524 vehicles affected

    The design trim on the power unit may detach from its retainers. The trim will be removed.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    THE DESIGN TRIM ON THE POWER UNIT CAN BECOME DETACHED FROM ITS RETAINERS
    Defect
    The design trim on the power unit can become detached from its retainers.
    Remedy
    The design trim on the power unit must be removed on the affected vehicles.

  8. Driver airbag function may be restricted

    Reported September 22, 2021Model years 2000–2001DVSA recall R/2021/330EU Safety Gate A12/01579/2147,680 vehicles affected

    The driver airbag's function may be restricted due to its age. The gas generator in the driver airbag will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    FUNCTION OF THE DRIVER AIRBAG MIGHT BE RESTRICTED DUE TO ITS AGE
    Defect
    On vehicles with 3-spoke steering wheel manufactured within a specific period the function of the driver airbag may be restricted due to its age.
    Remedy
    The gas generator in the driver airbag must be replaced on the affected vehicles.

  9. Driver airbag may deploy late or with insufficient force

    Reported September 22, 2021Model years 1997–1999DVSA recall R/2021/234285,845 vehicles affected

    Age-related deterioration may restrict the function of the driver airbag. The airbag will be checked and the gas generator replaced if necessary.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    THE DEPLOYMENT OF THE TAKATA AIRBAG MAY BE DELAYED OR INSUFFICIENTLY POWERFUL DUE TO A POTENTIAL REDUCTION IN THE PERFORMANCE OF THE GAS GENERATOR
    Defect
    On vehicles with TAKATA driver airbag and NADI gas generator manufactured within a specific period it is possible that the function of the driver airbag may be restricted due to its age.
    Remedy
    The driver airbag unit must be checked on the vehicles affected and the gas generator must be replaced if necessary

  10. Driver air bag inflator may deploy improperly

    Reported June 23, 2021Model years 2000–2001NHTSA campaign 21V47000062,812 vehicles affected

    The inflator may absorb moisture because of a manufacturing issue, causing the air bag to deploy improperly in a crash and increasing the risk of serious injury or death. Dealers will replace the driver air bag inflator with an alternative inflator free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
    Defect
    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2000-2001 Audi TT Coupe, TT Roadster, 2000-2002 A4, and S4 vehicles equipped with Non-Azide Driver Air Bag Inflators (NADI) that do not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. Due to a manufacturing issue, the NADI inflators may absorb moisture, possibly causing the air bag to deploy improperly in the event of a crash.
    Consequence
    In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, the air bag may not properly protect the occupant, increasing the risk of serious injury or death.
    Remedy
    Dealers will replace the driver frontal airbag inflator with an alternative inflator, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 2, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69CJ.
    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.nhtsa.gov.

  11. Curtain airbag may not provide intended protection

    Reported October 27, 2020Model years 2020DVSA recall R/2020/3043 vehicles affected

    The curtain airbag may not provide its intended protection in a crash. It will be checked and replaced if necessary.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    CURTAIN AIRBAG MIGHT NOT PROVIDE INTENDED PROTECTION IN AN ACCIDENT
    Defect
    A curtain airbag which cannot be guaranteed to provide the intended protection in the event of an accident.
    Remedy
    The curtain airbag must be checked on the vehicles affected and replaced if necessary

  12. Fuel tank may be damaged and leak in a crash

    Reported March 25, 2020Model years 2014–2019DVSA recall R/2020/08711,950 vehicles affected

    The fuel tank could be damaged and leak in an accident. A component protector will be fitted to a body bracket.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT THE FUEL TANK COULD BE DAMAGED AND LEAK
    Defect
    The fuel tank could be damaged and leak in the event of an accident.
    Remedy
    A component protector must be fitted to a bracket on the body of the vehicles affected.

  13. Fuel tank may be damaged in a crash

    Reported February 12, 2020Model years 2016–2019NHTSA campaign 20V0760008,572 vehicles affected

    In a crash, the heat shield bracket may damage the fuel tank, causing a fuel leak and increasing fire risk. Dealers will install a protective cap on the bracket free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
    Defect
    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 .
    Consequence
    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.
    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.

  14. Driver air bag inflator may deploy improperly

    Reported January 31, 2020Model years 2000–2001NHTSA campaign 20V056000106,857 vehicles affected

    Moisture may cause the driver air bag to deploy improperly, leaving it unable to protect the occupant as intended and increasing the risk of serious injury or death. Dealers will replace the inflator with an alternative one free of charge when parts are available.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
    Defect
    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VW) is recalling certain 2000-2001 TT Roadster, 2000 TT Coupe, 1999 Audi A8, 1998-2000 Audi A6, and 1999-2000 Audi A4 vehicles equipped with Non-Azide Driver air bag Inflators (NADI) that do not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. Due to a manufacturing issue, the NADI inflators may absorb moisture, possibly causing the air bag to deploy improperly in the event of a crash.
    Consequence
    In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, the air bag may not properly protect the occupant, increasing the risk of serious injury or death.
    Remedy
    Dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator with an alternative inflator when the parts become available, free of charge. Owner notifications were mailed September 21, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69BT.
    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.

  15. Driver air bag inflator may explode

    Reported January 11, 2019Model years 2016–2017NHTSA campaign 19V014000119,394 vehicles affected

    Excessive pressure may cause the driver air bag inflator to explode when deployed, sending metal fragments into the vehicle and potentially seriously injuring or killing occupants. Dealers will replace the inflator with an alternative one, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
    Defect
    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015 Passat, 2015-2016 Eos, 2015-2017 CC, 2016-2017 TT Roadster, TT Coupe, 2017 Audi R8 Coupe, and R8 Spyder vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.
    Consequence
    In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
    Remedy
    Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator with an alternative inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 4, 2019. Volkswagen owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298; Audi owners may contact Audi at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69S8 (Audi) and 69Y5 (Volkswagen).
    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.

  16. Fuel hose connector may detach

    Reported December 5, 2018Model years 2018NHTSA campaign 18V8630001,104 vehicles affected

    The fuel hose connector may detach from the fuel line, causing a leak in the engine compartment and increasing the risk of fire. Dealers will secure the fuel line connection as needed, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
    Defect
    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Audi TT Roadster, TT Coupe, A3 Sedan and A3 Cabriolet vehicles. The fuel hose quick connector may detach from the fuel supply line in the engine bay, resulting in a fuel leak.
    Consequence
    A fuel leak in the engine compartment can increase the risk of a fire.
    Remedy
    Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will secure the fuel line connection, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 11, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20BK.
    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.

  17. Side marker lights may not illuminate

    Reported September 6, 2016Model years 2016–2017NHTSA campaign 16V64200079,895 vehicles affected

    Software may make the side marker lights inoperative with the parking lights or headlights, making the vehicle less visible at night and increasing crash risk. Dealers will upload revised software, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    EXTERIOR LIGHTING
    Defect
    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2016 TT roadster, A3 cabriolet, A3 sedan and A3 e-tron, 2016-2017 TT coupe, 2017 A4 sedan and Q7 and 2015-2017 Q3 vehicles. The affected vehicles may have been programmed with new software that inadvertently makes the side marker lights inoperative in conjunction with the parking lights or the headlights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
    Consequence
    If the side marker lights do not illuminate, the vehicle may be less visible at night, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Audi will notify owners, and dealers will upload revised software to correct the issue, free of charge. This recall began November 2016. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 97CB.
    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.

  18. Clutch may open unexpectedly

    Reported December 14, 2009Model years 2008–2009DVSA recall R/2009/1122,908 vehicles affected

    An incorrect clutch temperature reading may cause the clutch to open unexpectedly, resulting in loss of drive. The gearbox control unit will be updated or reprogrammed.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    CLUTCH MAY OPERATE INADVERTENTLY WITH UNEXPECTED LOSS OF DRIVE.
    Defect
    In rare cases an incorrect interpretation of the clutch temperature can occur which results in the clutch opening unexpectedly with loss of drive.
    Remedy
    Recall affected vehicles and update/reprogramme gearbox control unit.

  19. Fuel tank ventilation valve may allow a leak

    Reported September 30, 2009Model years 2008–2010NHTSA campaign 09V37700010,200 vehicles affected

    The fuel tank ventilation valve may not stay closed under extreme driving conditions, allowing fuel to leak and potentially cause a fire if it reaches an ignition source. Dealers will replace the valve with an improved one free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
    Defect
    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.
    Consequence
    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.
    Notes
    VOLKSWAGEN'S RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS 20Q3/J3.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .

  20. Transmission may abruptly shift to neutral

    Reported August 20, 2009Model years 2009NHTSA campaign 09V33300016,000 vehicles affected

    Insufficiently crimped temperature sensor wires may falsely detect high gearbox oil temperature, causing the transmission to shift abruptly to neutral. This could cause a crash without warning. The transmission control module will be reprogrammed free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
    Defect
    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.
    Consequence
    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.
    Notes
    VW RECALL NO.37E3/S7 & AUDI RECALL NO. 37E5/J7.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .

  21. Brake vacuum pipe may become damaged

    Reported July 31, 2009Model years 2009DVSA recall R/2009/086123 vehicles affected

    The vacuum pipe to the brake servo may become damaged, affecting braking performance. The vacuum line will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    BRAKING PERFORMANCE MAY BE AFFECTED
    Defect
    It has been identified that on specific vehicles the vacuum pipe to the servo may become damaged.
    Remedy
    Recalled vehicles will have the subject vacuum line replaced.

  22. Side pillar trim may protrude in a collision

    Reported March 31, 2008Model years 2007DVSA recall R/2008/027286 vehicles affected

    If the rear seat belt tensioners activate in a crash, side pillar trim may protrude into the cabin and increase injury risk to front and rear passengers. The front retaining clips on both trims will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    TRIM MAY COME LOOSE IN A COLLISON CAUSING INJURY
    Defect
    In an accident where the rear seat belt tensioners are triggered the side pillar trim could protrude into the passenger compartment and cause an increased risk of injury for both the front and rear passengers.
    Remedy
    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the front retaining clips on both side pillar trims.

  23. C-pillar trim cover may detach

    Reported February 7, 2008Model years 2008NHTSA campaign 08V064000720 vehicles affected

    If the rear safety belt deploys, a trim clip may not hold the C-pillar cover in place. The cover could detach and injure front seat occupants. Dealers will install an improved clip.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
    Defect
    VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING 720 MY 2008 AUDI TT COUPE VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED WITH C-PILLAR TRIM COVER CLIPS THAT DO NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE RETENTION. IN THE EVENT OF A DEPLOYMENT OF THE REAR PYROTECHNIC SAFETY BELT, THE C-PILLAR TRIM COVER MAY BECOME DETACHED FROM THE SHEET METAL DUE TO LOW RETENTION FORCE OF THE TRIM CLIP.
    Consequence
    THE DETACHED TRIM COVER COULD POSE A RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY FOR VEHICLE FRONT SEAT OCCUPANTS.
    Remedy
    DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN IMPROVED CLIP ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 7, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VW/AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834.
    Notes
    VW/AUDI RECALL NO. 70D1/JX.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO 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.

  24. Clutch seam may fail, causing loss of drive

    Reported January 6, 2004Model years 2004NHTSA campaign 04V007000145 vehicles affected

    A clutch seam that was not welded to specification may degrade, causing the clutch to lose its ability to send torque to the transmission without warning. The vehicle could roll, increasing crash risk. Dealers will replace the clutch.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
    Defect
    ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES WITH DIRECT SHIFT GEARBOX, DURING THE PRODUCTION OF THE GEARBOX, A SEAM AT THE CLUTCH WAS NOT WELDED TO SPECIFICATIONS. THIS COULD LEAD TO DEGRADED PERFORMANCE OF THE CLUTCH INSIDE THE GEARBOX.
    Consequence
    THE CLUTCH COULD LOSE ITS ABILITY TO PROVIDE INPUT TORQUE TO THE TRANSMISSION WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, WHICH COULD ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO ROLL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
    Remedy
    DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CLUTCH. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON APRIL 30, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834.
    Notes
    VWOA RECAL NO. JA.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

  25. Driver's airbag may not deploy

    Reported October 26, 2002DVSA recall R/2002/1432,705 vehicles affected

    In a collision above the airbag triggering threshold, the driver's airbag may not deploy. The driver's airbag unit will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY
    Defect
    On 79 vehicles within the VIN ranges affected (with 3-spoke sports steering wheel) it is possible that in the event of a collision impact above the triggering threshold of the airbags the driver's airbag may not be deployed.
    Remedy
    The drivers airbag unit will be replaced on all affected vehicles with 3-spoke sports steering wheel.

  26. Rear track control arm bushing may corrode

    Reported October 10, 2001Model years 2000–2001NHTSA campaign 01V3250003,700 vehicles affected

    Moisture may enter the rear track control arm mounting bushing and bolt, causing corrosion that could impede the control arm's movement. Dealers will replace the track control arms.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SUSPENSION:REAR
    Defect
    VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. MOISTURE COULD ENTER THE REAR TRACK CONTROL ARM'S MOUNTING BUSHING AND BOLT COMBINATION AND CAUSE CORROSION.
    Consequence
    CORROSION COULD IMPEDE THE FREE MOVEMENT OF THE CONTROL ARM.
    Remedy
    DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TRACK CONTROL ARMS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 12, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834.
    Notes
    ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

  27. Handling limits may cause loss of directional control

    Reported April 17, 2000Model years 1998–1999DVSA recall R/2000/0083,101 vehicles affected

    During extreme high-speed manoeuvres, the car may become unstable and lose directional control. The suspension settings will be modified and a rear spoiler added to make its behaviour more predictable at the handling limits.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    INSTABILITY AND LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL COULD OCCUR
    Defect
    The TT proves to have a relatively narrow handling limit zone if extreme manoeuvres are undertaken at high speed which could lead in the worst case to a precise steering response to retain directional control. Instability and loss of directional control could occur. These characteristics have led to some customers objecting to the cars road behaviour. In an attempt to improve customer satisfaction the cars physical reactions are to be modified so the vehicles behaviour becomes more predictable at the handling limits.
    Remedy
    Likely to be affected vehicles will be recalled for modifications to the suspension settings and the addition of a rear spoiler.

  28. Front suspension may affect directional stability

    Reported November 10, 1999Model years 2000NHTSA campaign 99V3000006,200 vehicles affected

    Precise steering response may be needed during sharp high-speed turns or abrupt lane changes to retain directional stability; losing control could cause a crash and injury. Dealers will replace the stabilizers, fit a modified front control arm and firmer shock absorbers, and install a rear spoiler.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
    Defect
    PASSENGER VEHICLES. IN SHARP HIGH SPEED TURNS OR ABRUPT LANE CHANGE MANEUVERS AT SPEEDS SUBSTANTIALLY ABOVE POSTED SPEED LIMITS, AND DEPENDING UPON ROAD CONDITIONS, PRECISE STEERING RESPONSE MAY BE DEMANDED TO RETAIN DIRECTIONAL STABILITY.
    Consequence
    IN THE EVENT CONTROL IS LOST, A CRASH MAY OCCUR RESULTING IN INJURY.
    Remedy
    DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT STABILIZERS IN FRONT DRIVE AUDI TT'S AND THE FRONT AND REAR STABILIZERS IN AUDI TT'S EQUIPPED WITH QUATTRO DRIVE. A MODIFIED CONTROL ARM WILL BE INSTALLED IN FRONT TOGETHER WITH FIRMER SHOCK ABSORBERS IN FRONT AND REAR. IN ADDITION AUDI WILL INSTALL A REAR SPOILER.
    Notes
    AUDI RECALL NO. KX/ZX.OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 8, 2000. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

  29. Fuel line may leak

    Reported August 12, 1999Model years 2000NHTSA campaign 99V22200052 vehicles affected

    A section of the fuel line may have been damaged during production, allowing fuel to leak outside the vehicle. If fuel reaches an ignition source, a fire could occur. Dealers will replace the fuel line assembly.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
    Defect
    VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A SMALL SECTION OF THE VEHICLE FUEL LINE ASSEMBLY MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DURING PRODUCTION. IF DAMAGED, FUEL COULD LEAK TO THE OUTSIDE.
    Consequence
    IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, CAUSE A FIRE.
    Remedy
    DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL LINE ASSEMBLY.
    Notes
    OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 18, 1999. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.

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