2006 Audi TT Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Nov 11, 2013 · 4 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other TT years
Not enough data 9th of 17 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Audi TT. That ranks 9th out of 17 TT model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (2 complaints, 50%), typically at around 85,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Audi TT
Audi 8J TT Coupe 3.2 quattro photographed in Tokyo. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: Hatsukari715, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2006 Audi TT problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Engine2 · ~85,000 mi
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1 · ~6,200 mi
Tires1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Engine250%85,000——
Service Brakes, Hydraulic125%6,200——
Tires125%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2007, with 2 complaints
2007: 2200722013: 220132

n = 4 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2006 Audi TT recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2006 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.

Driving down the road and my car stopped running. All the battery-operated functions (lights, windows, etc.) worked but the engine would not start. I had it towed to a repair shop that told me the timing belt broke while i was driving, destroying the engine. This was not listed in my manual under…

Engine · received Nov 11, 2013 · NHTSA complaint 10551800

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 audi tt. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnosis. The technician stated the timing belt had slipped off causing damage to the turbo engine. The technician stated the timing belt…

Engine · received Apr 12, 2013 · NHTSA complaint 10506070

Was driving my 2006 audi tt at 10-15mph to make right turn. I applied brake lightly to slow down car to make right turn. Brakes failed resulting in collision. *tr

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · received Jul 30, 2007 · NHTSA complaint 10197854

Hello! I own an audi tt which i got from tisher audi in silver spring in march 2006. I had 2 tire blow outs since february 2007. Audi told me that the tire it recommended for the car was a low aspect ratio tire , which was easily susceptible to blow out. They felt that i purchased a tire protection…

Tires · received Jul 18, 2007 · NHTSA complaint 10196780

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2006 Audi TT?

Owners most often report engine, service brakes, hydraulic, tires problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2006 Audi TT?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2006 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 2006 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.