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2012 Audi TT
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2012 Audi TT

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Complaints filed

1

Reports to NHTSA, 2012

Safety recalls

0

NHTSA campaigns on record

NHTSA crash test

Not rated

Overall NCAP rating

Combined MPG

26

EPA estimate

Known issues

Electrical System issues account for the largest share of owner complaints (100% of 1 reports).

Electrical System100% · 1 report

Share of all 1 NHTSA complaints for this model year, grouped by the component owners named. Bars are scaled to the largest category. Examples: ODI 11047702.

Individual complaint reports(1)

Showing the 1 most recent reports
Electrical SystemNov 2017 · ODI 11047702Details +

I HAD A PROBLEM WITH MY REAR RIGHT LIGHT. I SAW THE INFORMATION LIGHT ON THE DASH BOARD. WHEN I DISCONNECT THE LIGHT TO SEE WHAT IS GOING ON, I SAW THAT THE CONNECTOR HAS BURN MARKS.

Reported
Nov 2017
Incident date
Nov 2017
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11047702 at NHTSA →

Recalls

No recalls are listed for this model year as of Jul 2026. Recall records can change when NHTSA publishes new information.

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Investigations

0 NHTSA investigations on record

No investigations are on record as of Jul 2026. An empty record is not a clean bill of health.

Crash-test ratings

2012 Audi TT 2 DR AWD NHTSA source

Overall
Not rated
Frontal
Not rated
Side
Not rated
Rollover
Not rated

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).

Fuel economy by trim

TrimEngineDrivetrainCityHwyCombined
TT Roadster quattro2.0L 4-cylAll-Wheel Drive233126
TT Coupe quattro2.0L 4-cylAll-Wheel Drive233126
TT RS Coupe2.5L 5-cylAll-Wheel Drive182520

EPA laboratory estimates by trim and engine. Actual mileage varies with driving, weather, load, and maintenance. EPA source.

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2012 Audi TT: frequently asked

What does the complaint record show for the 2012 Audi TT?

Owners filed 1 NHTSA complaints about the 2012 Audi TT. This is raw owner-reported complaint volume with no production or exposure normalization, so it is not a reliability score or a best/worst-year ranking.

What are the most common problems on the 2012 Audi TT?

The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (100% of complaints).

How many recalls does the 2012 Audi TT have?

No safety recalls are on record for the 2012 Audi TT as of Jul 2026.

What gas mileage does the 2012 Audi TT get?

The EPA rates the 2012 Audi TT between 20 and 26 mpg combined, depending on trim and drivetrain.