Three problems related to air bag have been reported for the 2001 Audi TT. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 Audi TT based on all problems reported for the 2001 TT.
The contact owns a 2001 Audi Tt. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 mph and following a slight left curve in the road, the rear end of the vehicle was drifting to the left and to the right violently. The contact had difficulty regaining control of the vehicle. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that before the loss of control there was an abnormal sound like metal striking the ground from the rear of the vehicle. The contact stated slowed the vehicle and was able to drive back to the residence. The contact stated that he observed that the rear driver's side tire was leaning into the wheel well at an angle. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Additionally, the contact stated that prior to the failure, the check brake warning, electronic stability control, and the air bag warning lights were illuminated. The contact depressed the brake pedal, and the pedal was soft and spongy. The contact refilled the brake reservoir, and the brake warning light turned off; however, the brake warning light illuminated again. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a dealer or independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The contact researched online and related the rear suspension failure to NHTSA campaign number: 01v325000 (suspension). The failure mileage was approximately 144,000.
The contact owns a 2001 Audi Tt. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph the vehicle crashed into a deer causing the significant damage to the front end. During the crash neither the front driver side or passenger side airbags deployed. The driver sustained an injured neck and lower back which required medical treatment. The front seat passenger was not injured. The vehicle was later towed to the home. No police report was taken. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified of the incident. The failure mileage was 94,000.
Failure of the "air bag control module" on our 2001 Audi Tt. This failure , if not repaired, will lead to the air bag system on the car not working Audi refuses to help with the repair, which is over $1000. We feel this safety issue should be repaired by Audi.