2005 Audi TT Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other TT years
- About as many complaints as other years 8th of 17 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Audi TT. That ranks 8th out of 17 TT model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (3 complaints, 27%), typically at around 43,500 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 11owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 Audi TT problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 3 | 27% | 43,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 3 | 27% | 20,750 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 27% | 33,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 27% | 95,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 18% | 20,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 9% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 9% | 8,500 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 9% | 75,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 Audi TT recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2005 Audi TT.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The trunk release button does not always work. The driver's window sometimes does not close up when door is closed thereby causing the dashboard to show that the door is open and beeping occurs. I also had to have the release for the gas cap disconnected due to not being able to release gas cap.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 audi tt. While driving 25 mph, the vehicle failed to accelerate when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The air bag and check engine warning lights illuminated. The failure occurred constantly. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made…
Driver's side headlight turns off intermittently while vehicle is in motion. Turning the headlights off and then on again, brings both headlights back to operational.
The passenger side head lamp flickers and turns off while driving. The head lights must be turned off and back on to temporarily correct the issue. This happens multiple times a day. *tr
While driving down the freeway the transmission shifted to neutral and the car would not go back into drive. Fortunately the traffic was not heavy at this time and i was able to pull off the road without an accident. The neutral problem now occurs quite often and i now have the car in for repair…
Other Audi TT years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 TT | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 TT | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 TT | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 TT | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 TT | 3 | 2 |
| 2011 TT | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 TT | 4 | 1 |
| 2009 TT | 12 | 2 |
| 2008 TT | 14 | 2 |
| 2007 TT | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 TT | 4 | 0 |
| 2005 | 11 | 0 |
| 2004 TT | 25 | 1 |
| 2003 TT | 13 | 0 |
| 2002 TT | 38 | 0 |
| 2001 TT | 120 | 3 |
| 2000 TT | 73 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Audi TT?
Owners most often report air bags, electrical system, exterior lighting problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Audi TT?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2005 Audi TT a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other TT model years, the 2005 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.