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US recalls (3)
Air bags: frontal, driver side
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk: 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.
Air bags: frontal, driver side
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk: 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.
Suspension: rear
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. MOISTURE COULD ENTER THE REAR TRACK CONTROL ARM'S MOUNTING BUSHING AND BOLT COMBINATION AND CAUSE CORROSION.
Risk and remedy
Risk: 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.
Canadian recalls (2)
Show 2 Canadian recalls
Airbag
2021-06-23 · campaign 2021-391
Issue:
On certain vehicles, exposure to moisture over time could cause the driver-front airbag not to inflate properly in a crash.
Safety Risk:
An airbag that does not inflate properly could increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Audi will notify owners by mail and instruct you to bring your vehicle to a dealer to install a newly designed driver-front airbag inflator.
Suspension
2001-10-10 · campaign 2001-245 · 556 vehicles
On certain Audi TT Quattro vehicles, moisture could enter the rear track control arm's mounting bushing and bolt combination and cause corrosion. Corrosion could impede the free movement of the control arm. Correction: Dealers will replace the track control arms.
Owner complaints (120)
Owners filed 120 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Audi TT Coupe (4 crashes, 3 fires, 2 injuries reported). Among 13 model years of this model, it ranks #1 for the most complaints (median 12).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Electrical system | 71 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 10 | |
| Air bags | 10 | |
| Power train | 7 | |
| Suspension | 6 | |
| Fuel system, other | 5 | |
| Visibility | 5 | |
| Unknown or other | 5 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2001 Audi TT Coupe.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2001 Audi TT 2-DR. w/SAB | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2001 Audi TT Coupe version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| TT Coupe 1.8 L Manual 5-spd | 20 | 29 | 23 | $3,550 |
| TT Coupe quattro 1.8 L Manual 5-spd | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,900 |
| TT Coupe quattro 1.8 L Manual 6-spd | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,900 |
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