Audi Tt 2003

Model Tt made in 2003 by Audi got 16 consumer complains as well as 30 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to digital instrument panel and engine and engine cooling. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system and engine and engine cooling. The car has one 1.8 turbo engine.

Model 2003

Engine [L]CylindersTransmissionDriveEstimate MPG (city/highway/combined)Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined)FuelFuel costClassRelease date
1.8 Turbo 4Manual, 6 gears420/29/2322.2125/36.5387/26.9712Premium1077TWO SEATERS
1.8 Turbo 4Manual, 6 gears420/29/2322.2125/36.5387/26.9712Premium1077MINICOMPACT CARS

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TSB-01-12-3901/12/201210043525Audi: engine has reduced engine performance without loss of power or stalling; circuit grounds; fuel quality poor; mil is constantly illuminated or flashing; rough idle; ignition coils incorrectly installed; electrical connections loose or04/09/2012
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION
TSB-28F2-REV 704/01/201010034846Audi: gasoline engine vehicles inspect, and if necessary, replace ignition coils. vehicles affected by this action may have ignition coils that could malfunction under certain conditions. (added phase 7-april 10 vin information).malfuncti01/19/2011
TSB-28F201/26/201010034845Audi: emissions service action circular. gasoline engine vehicles inspect, and if necessary, replace ignition coils. vehicles affected by this action may have ignition coils that could malfunction under certain conditions. the malfuncti01/19/2011
TSB-28-10-0402/08/201010034345Audi: for interim claims for 28f2/j1 vehicles campaign only. applicable vehicles must fall within vin ranges noted. engines 2.8l are not affected in this scope. coils of screw down design (non pencil type) are also not affected. the mi11/05/2010
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE
TSB-00-10-0203/24/201010035268Audi: software version management (svm) operating instructions. detailing the general process for carrying out a software version management (svm) software update for any tsb or required vehicle update (rvu). troubleshooting information02/14/2011
TSB-01-09-0605/13/200910032290Audi: software version management (svm), operating instructions. svm is a process to update the programming in flashable (re-programmable) control modules and/or to document changes in software levels in audi vehicles. this system uses t03/01/2010
TSB-01-08-3312/15/200810028768Audi: software version management(svm) operating instructions. its a process to update the programming in flashable (reprogrammable) control modules and/or to document changes in software levels in all audi vehicles. *pe05/27/2009
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
040211/02/2005050310018217Oil leaks from upper engine areas, diagnostic guidelines. *tt12/19/2005
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
TSB-01-12-3901/12/201210043525Audi: engine has reduced engine performance without loss of power or stalling; circuit grounds; fuel quality poor; mil is constantly illuminated or flashing; rough idle; ignition coils incorrectly installed; electrical connections loose or04/09/2012
2003658202/26/200710022142Loses power or will not move after stop. *kb07/06/2007
040709/01/200410009823After cold start the engine runs rough. vehicle may stumble on initial acceleration. engine may stall at idle when transmission is shifted from neutral/park to drive or reverse. update programming (flashing) engine control module (ecm) t10/25/2004
020709/30/200210000561Diagnosis of driveability complaints such as rough idling, hesitation, lack of power and multiple misfires or diagnostic trouble codes p0103, p1111, p1112, p1128, p1130, p1144, p1145, p1146, p1147, p1148 or p1557 on turbo charged engines.03/24/2003
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
SAC-28F2-REV08/01/201010036497Audi: gasoline engine vehicles; inspect, and if necessary, replace ignition coils. vehicles affected by this action may have ignition coils that could malfunction under certain conditions. added final mailing phase-8/10 vin information.03/23/2011
TSB-28F201/26/201010034845Audi: emissions service action circular. gasoline engine vehicles inspect, and if necessary, replace ignition coils. vehicles affected by this action may have ignition coils that could malfunction under certain conditions. the malfuncti01/19/2011
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
15D4/JZ08/05/200810026742Audi: internal engine damage resulting from a broken timing belt. if timing belt of vehicle were to break, the engine will not run and may sustain serious internal damage. csc letter was received. *pe12/10/2008
15-D-4-JZ08/05/200810026544Audi: the internal engine damage resulting from a broken timing belt. if the timing belt of vehicle were to break, the engine will not run and may sustain serious internal damage. *pe11/07/2008
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - TURBO-CHARGER
10150807/01/200810026284Audi: csc letter was received for audi model years 2000-2003 a4 and tt. revised maintenance instructions and a warranty extension covering certain timing belt tensioner system related repairs. *pe10/15/2008
040107/30/200410008916Oil leak in area of turbocharger. *mj08/31/2004
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - OTHER FUEL TYPES - TURBO-CHARGER
10150807/01/200810026284Audi: csc letter was received for audi model years 2000-2003 a4 and tt. revised maintenance instructions and a warranty extension covering certain timing belt tensioner system related repairs. *pe10/15/2008
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BACK UP LIGHTS
2012749-202/26/200710025703Exterior lights, mositure accumulation. *pe09/02/2008
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS
2012749-202/26/200710025703Exterior lights, mositure accumulation. *pe09/02/2008
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - FOG LIGHTS
2012749-202/26/200710025703Exterior lights, mositure accumulation. *pe09/02/2008
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS
2012749-202/26/200710025703Exterior lights, mositure accumulation. *pe09/02/2008
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS
2012749-202/26/200710025703Exterior lights, mositure accumulation. *pe09/02/2008
2005624302/26/200710022141Headlight aiming, using hella universal beamsetter. *kb07/06/2007
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - CONCEALMENT DEVICES
2012749-202/26/200710025703Exterior lights, mositure accumulation. *pe09/02/2008
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TAIL LIGHTS
2012749-202/26/200710025703Exterior lights, mositure accumulation. *pe09/02/2008
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - INJECTORS
050104/12/2005050210015098Fuel injectors, unnecessary replacement. update. *tt05/19/2005
24050102/15/200510012766Fuel injectors, unnecessary replacement. *tt03/14/2005
WHEELS - LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS
TSB-44-08-1411/19/200810027923Audi: wheel bolts require torque adjustment. torque sticks and torque extension bars are not approved by audi of america, inc. and should not be used to apply torque to wheel bolts. all audi models included. *pe02/20/2009

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL
01/01/19011
 2003 audi tt. consumer states problem with instrument cluster and timing belt *tgw the consumer stated the fuel gauge and other components were not accurate. the dealership determined that the instrument cluster and timing belt needed to be replaced. the consumer stated instrument cluster failure was a well known problem for audi's and it should have been covered by audi. the consumer was not given a rational reason for the denial. however, audi stated that the dealership denied the request. *jb
01/01/200743000501/01/2007
 There is a very well-documented, widespread problem with the audi tt dash panel, one that audi has not sufficiently addressed. failures include (1) a false or no vehicle speed indication (2) a false or no engine rotational speed indication (3) a false engine temperature indication (4) a false fuel level (5) complete deactivation of engine (6) improper status of safety features such as airbags, brakes, traction control, etc (7) improper or faulty indication of onboard computer functions and driver information displays. it is a shame that the us has not been able to affect a positive response from audi regarding a safety recall of this known, chronic problem, whereas other countries, such as the uk, have successfully lobbied for action from audi in the form of an unconditional safety recall. having a vehicle with five of the outlined failures of the dashboard, i am filing this complaint and urge nhtsa to investigate what others have documented, not only in nhtsa-filed complaints, but from the plethora of owners who have indicated issues through other online sites. *tr
01/01/19011
 2003 audi tt roadster problems with instrument cluster. consumer states that there are now safety issues resulting the instrument cluster failure. *kb the odometer and temperature gauges no longer functioned. the consumer had no way of knowing the engine operating temperature and he only discovered there was a problem after the display indicated an alarmingly high engine temperature.*jb
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
12/02/200450154106/29/2003
 Engine failed. threw a rod causing the engine to be replaced at 50,000 miles. *jb
09/30/200436000205/08/2003
 Oil consumption of vehicle is very high. for the first 30000 miles oil consumption was normal. now the vehicle runs low on oil every 3000 miles. advised by audi that it is normal for the vehichle to burn 1 quart every 1000 miles, but as stated earlier, this did not happen for the first 30000 miles. also advised by audi to keep a quart of oil in my trunk. nothing was done to correct the issue.*ak
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
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 Express mail fwding motor vehicle defect notification for a 2003 audi coupe. *ph the vehicle jerked and vibrated while in reverse. the engine light illuminated and the vehicle stalled. *jb
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
01/01/19011
 2003 audi tt. consumer states problem with instrument cluster and timing belt *tgw the consumer stated the fuel gauge and other components were not accurate. the dealership determined that the instrument cluster and timing belt needed to be replaced. the consumer stated instrument cluster failure was a well known problem for audi's and it should have been covered by audi. the consumer was not given a rational reason for the denial. however, audi stated that the dealership denied the request. *jb
POWER TRAIN
07/15/201152000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2003 audi tt. while driving approximately 25 mph, the vehicle began to jerk forward. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics. the technician stated that the transmission would have to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was unavailable. the approximate failure mileage was 52,000. kmj
07/15/201152000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2003 audi tt. while driving at approximately 25 mph the vehicle began to jerk forward. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic. the technician stated the transmission would have to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was unable. the approximate failure mileage was 52,000. da
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 Express mail fwding motor vehicle defect notification for a 2003 audi coupe. *ph the vehicle jerked and vibrated while in reverse. the engine light illuminated and the vehicle stalled. *jb
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
12/15/200980000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2003 audi tt. the contact was driving approximately 10 mph approaching a traffic light. when driving from a complete stop, pressure was applied to the accelerator pedal and the transmission began to jerk without accelerating for a few seconds. also the failure would occur when driving between speeds of 25-35 mph or a complete stop. the vehicle was taken to the dealer on five different times and they were unable to determine cause of failure . the vehicle was taken back to the dealer and the technician stated the transmission needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 80,000. ds

Car dealers selling


StateCityZipNamePhone
AZPHOENIX85054AUDI NOTH SCOTTSDALE480-538-4050
CALOS ANGELES90007AUDI/VOLKSWAGEN213-745-7200
FLCORAL GABLES33146THE COLLECTION SERVICE