2003 Audi TT Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2003 Audi TT, and owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2003 Audi TT. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2003 Audi TT have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 72,373 miles. Complaints peaked in 2010 with 4 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Transmission slips when car is warm and transmission fluid is warm/hot.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 25, 2020 · Power train
“My 2003 audi tt quattro has an intermittent headlight, have tried numerous times replacing the bulb as well as switch. After looking at numerous posts, it is clear that this is a huge fault by the man”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 27, 2015 · Electrical system
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2003 Audi TT Roadster (TT Roadster quattro). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 21 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 18 / 26 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Two Seaters |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 1.8 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S6); Manual 6-spd |
Compare Audi TT model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Audi TT model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 Audi TT | 5 | 73 |
| 2001 Audi TT | 3 | 120 |
| 2002 Audi TT | 0 | 38 |
| 2003 Audi TT | 0 | 13 |
| 2004 Audi TT | 1 | 25 |
| 2005 Audi TT | 0 | 11 |
| 2006 Audi TT | 0 | 4 |
| 2007 Audi TT | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 Audi TT | 2 | 14 |
| 2009 Audi TT | 2 | 12 |
| 2010 Audi TT | 1 | 4 |
| 2011 Audi TT | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 Audi TT | 2 | 3 |
| 2017 Audi TT | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 Audi TT | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 Audi TT | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 Audi TT | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2003 Audi TT
How do I know if my 2003 Audi TT has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Audi dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number.
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.