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Audi TT II (8J) recalls: manufacturer campaigns

1 documented manufacturer recall: a defect acknowledged by the brand, fixed free of charge at a dealer, even on a used car.

manufacturer campaign: 1
of 3 versions affected: 3
official RappelConso notice: 1

This guide has not been translated yet: it is shown in its original French version.

Is your version affected?

Find your engine (fuel type and power on the registration document): each row lists the campaigns that concern it. A recall often covers only a production period: only the vehicle identification number (VIN) settles it.

Version	Recalls
2.0 TFSI 211Petrol · 211 hp 2.0 TFSI 211 S tronicPetrol · 211 hp 2.0 TDI 170Diesel · 170 hp	Gonfleurs d'airbag : rappel constructeur

Each campaign in detail

Gonfleurs d'airbag : rappel constructeur
Manufacturer recall
CarVerif signale des rappels de gonfleurs d'airbag présentant un risque d'éclatement sur les TT 8J produites entre 2006 et 2009, avec des campagnes de vérification gratuites chez Audi. À faire contrôler avec le numéro de série. Source unique : à confirmer.
Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).
Single source so far: to be confirmed.
Versions
2.0 TFSI 211, 2.0 TFSI 211 S tronic, 2.0 TDI 170
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented
Sources
- Audi TT (8J) Essence 2.0 TFSI — CarVerif (new tab)

Official notices published in France (RappelConso)

Notices from the French consumer authority (DGCCRF) linked to this model, collected on 29 October 2026.

2 February 2026 — Audi a été informée par son fournisseur actuel que les générateurs de gaz à airbag conducteur du fabricant d’origine takata («nadi» (générateurs non-azide de conducteur) produits au cours de 1997-1999 peuvent être défectueux. Des enquêtes internes ont montré qu’en cas d’accident, l’effet de retenue du coussin gonflable du conducteur déployé pourrait ne pas toujours être entièrement garanti. Le respect des exigences légales en vigueur en matière de protection par un coussin gonflable en cas d’accident n’est donc pas assuré.
Models or references
A4, a6, a8, tt véhicules équipés d’un gonflateur d’airbag takata nadi (non-azide driver inflator).
Risk
Blessures
Official notice (new tab)

Checking that a recall was done

Note the vehicle identification number (VIN): box E of the French registration certificate.
Ask a dealer of the brand whether each campaign was carried out on this VIN: the check and the repair are free.
Ask the seller for the invoice or dealer certificate for each recall.

Where to check online

Check vehicle recalls (DVSA) (new tab) : for a car registered in the UK, by make, model and VIN.
RappelConso (new tab) : the official French recall website (DGCCRF): search for the make and model.
Safety Gate (new tab) : European alerts on dangerous products, vehicles included.

Recalls of rival models

The same data for the alternatives suggested in the guide.

Model	Recalls	Known faults	Reliability
Audi A5 II	1	6	3.5/5
Alfa Romeo 4C I	0	2	4.5/5
Jaguar F-Type I	1	3	4.5/5
Lexus RC I	2	0	not rated

Recall FAQ

How many recalls has the Audi TT II (8J) had?

We have documented 1 manufacturer recall for the Audi TT II (8J): Gonfleurs d'airbag : rappel constructeur.

Which versions of the Audi TT II (8J) are affected?

Every version in our guides is affected by at least one campaign.

How do I know whether the recalls were done on a used Audi TT II (8J)?

Note the vehicle identification number (VIN): box E of the French registration certificate. Ask a dealer of the brand whether each campaign was carried out on this VIN: the check and the repair are free. Ask the seller for the invoice or dealer certificate for each recall.

Do I have to pay for a recall?

No: a manufacturer recall is fixed free of charge by the brand's dealer network, even on a used car bought privately, as long as the campaign is open.

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