Model year guide

2009 Audi TT

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2009 Audi TT is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 8 on record.

2009 Audi TT — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2009 Audi TT at a glance

Safety recalls2
Owner complaints12
Typical price$17,146

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2009 Audi TT recalls 2

Power Train:automatic Transmission NHTSA Campaign #09V333000 · 20/08/2009

VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 AND 2010 PASSENGER CARS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 2008 AND AUGUST 2009. THE WIRING HARNESS OF A TEMPERATURE SENSOR IN THE DIRECT SHIFT GEARBOX (DSG) MAY HAVE CONNECTOR WIRES THAT WERE INSUFFICIENTLY CRIMPED. WITH INSUFFICIENTLY CRIMPED CONNECTOR WIRES, A TEMPERATURE SENSOR HAS THE POTENTIAL TO FALSELY DETECT A HIGH GEARBOX OIL TEMPERATURE, CAUSING THE TRANSMISSI…

Fix: VOLKSWAGEN WILL REPROGRAM THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE WITH UPDATED SOFTWARE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 20, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-822-8987.

Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly NHTSA Campaign #09V377000 · 30/09/2009

VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2010 AUDI A3, TT, AND TT ROADSTER PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 29, 2005 AND AUGUST 26, 2009. THE CLOSING FORCE OF AN INTERNAL SPRING OF THE FUEL TANK VENTILATION VALVE IS NOT ADEQUATE ENOUGH TO HOLD THE VALVE CLOSED UNDER EXTREME DRIVING CONDITIONS POSSIBLY ALLOWING FUEL TO LEAK.

Fix: VOLKSWAGEN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND AUDI DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK VENTILATION VALVE WITH AN IMPROVED VALVE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 16, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AUDI AT 1-800-253-2834.

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2009 Audi TT common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Power Train
Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.
Electrical System
Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
Fuel System
Sniff for fuel odor, check for leaks, hard starts or stalling, and confirm the fuel gauge reads correctly.
Gasoline
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
Exterior Lighting
Confirm all headlights, brake lights, turn signals and reverse lights work, with no moisture inside the housings.
Structure
Inspect for rust, fresh undercoating, mismatched paint, uneven panel gaps and any sign of prior collision or frame repair.

What's a 2009 Audi TT worth?

Low
$10,975
Typical price
$17,146
High
$24,995

From 8 comparable 2009 Audi TT listings.

2009 Audi TT trims & engines on record

Trims
quattro Prestige · 3.2 quattro · 2.0T · Premium Plus
Engines
2.0L 4-cyl 200 hp · 3.2L 6-cyl 250 hp

2009 Audi TT vehicles on record

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2009 Audi TT — frequently asked questions

Does the 2009 Audi TT have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2009 Audi TT. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

What are the most common problems with the 2009 Audi TT?

Across all 12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are power train, electrical system, fuel system.

How much is a 2009 Audi TT worth?

Comparable 2009 Audi TT listings run roughly $10,975–$24,995, typically around $17,146 (from 8 vehicles).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.