The Audi TTS spans 2009–2023 with 4 recorded NHTSA recalls and a 3.5/5 ForCar reliability score. The years to approach with caution are 2013, 2009, 2023 (most owner complaints); the cleanest are 2010, 2011, 2012. It delivers up to 35 mpg combined and NHTSA-rated safety.
How we score: NHTSA crash-test safety (40%), recall frequency across all years (25%) and the share of owner complaints involving a crash, fire or injury (35%). Based on NHTSA & EPA data — not user reviews.
Overview
The Audi TTS is one of the most popular vehicles in its class, produced from 2009 to 2023 across multiple generations.
How to read a Audi TTS VIN — every digit explained
Every Audi TTS carries a unique 17-character VIN stamped at the factory. Each position is a code — together they spell out where, when and how your car was built. Here's exactly what every digit means.
- WMI (1–3) — country & manufacturer. Tells you it's a Audi and the country it was built in (real Audi codes below).
- VDS (4–8) — model, body style, engine, trim & restraints. The 8th digit is the engine code.
- Check digit (9) — a math check that proves the VIN is genuine.
- Model year (10) — the year it was built (e.g. R = 2024, S = 2025).
- Plant (11) — which factory assembled this TTS.
- Serial (12–17) — the unique sequential production number.
- GermanyWA1 · WAU · WU1 · WUA
- HungaryTRU
Digits 4–17 — the engine code (8th), model-year letter (10th) and plant — follow the universal SAE standard, identical on every car. For the full year-code table (2001–2026), country codes and where the VIN is stamped on your TTS, see the complete guide to reading a VIN.
How many recalls does the Audi TTS have?
The Audi TTS has 4 recorded NHTSA recalls across 2009–2023. Pick a year below to see its recalls — then verify open recalls against your specific VIN.
Best and worst years for the Audi TTS
Based on NHTSA owner-complaint volume across 15 tracked years, the worst years are 2013, 2009, 2023 and the best (fewest complaints) are 2010, 2011, 2012.
ForCar aggregate — our own analysis of complaint volume, not published by NHTSA.
| Year | Owner complaints | Top issue | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 TTS | Engine And Engine Cooling | Avoid | |
| 2010 TTS | — | Best | |
| 2011 TTS | — | Best | |
| 2012 TTS | — | Best | |
| 2013 TTS | Engine | Avoid | |
| 2014 TTS | — | Average | |
| 2015 TTS | — | Average | |
| 2016 TTS | — | Average | |
| 2017 TTS | — | Average | |
| 2018 TTS | — | Average | |
| 2019 TTS | — | Average | |
| 2020 TTS | — | Average | |
| 2021 TTS | — | Average | |
| 2022 TTS | — | Average | |
| 2023 TTS | — | Avoid |
What are the most common Audi TTS problems?
The most-reported Audi TTS problems are Engine (1 reports), Engine And Engine Cooling (1 reports) — out of 2 owner complaints NHTSA holds for the model. Here's how they break down:
Most-reported components — tap a category to read what owners actually experienced:
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, all model years. Bar = share of total complaints. Full reports searchable on NHTSA.gov.
Audi TTS specifications & dimensions
The 2017–2023 Audi TTS measures 165″ long on a 99″ wheelbase, with a curb weight near 3,274 lb. Full dimensions below — engine, horsepower and trim decode from your VIN. For the original factory build — MSRP, trim and standard equipment — rebuild the Audi TTS window sticker.
| Years | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017–2023 | 165″ | 72″ | 53″ | 99″ | 3,274 lb |
| 2014 | 165″ | 72″ | 53″ | 97″ | 3,219 lb |
| 2011 | 165″ | 72″ | 53″ | 97″ | 3,219 lb |
| 2009 | 165″ | 72″ | 53″ | 97″ | 3,219 lb |
Source: NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada vehicle specifications. Metric values converted to imperial; generation ranges approximate.
Audi TTS cargo space, seating & interior room
How much the TTS holds — passengers and cargo. EPA measures its interior at 91 cu ft of passenger volume and 20 cu ft of cargo. Seating capacity and legroom vary by trim.
Exact seating capacity, third-row availability, legroom and headroom decode from your VIN or vary by trim — the original factory equipment & options list shows what each trim included.
Passenger & cargo volume from EPA fueleconomy.gov (largest configuration). Seats, legroom and headroom from NHTSA vPIC on VIN decode.
Audi TTS tire size, oil type & owner specs
The fitment owners look up most — tires, wheels, oil and batteries. Exact wheel and tire sizes decode from your VIN or the driver's door-jamb placard; the universal items are listed below.
Exact tire, wheel, oil grade, capacity and battery group are added per trim and model year — decode your VIN above for the factory fitment. Universal items shown as-is.
What MPG does the Audi TTS get?
The Audi TTS returns up to 35 combined MPG (EPA), which works out to roughly $2,250/yr in fuel. Pick an engine to see MPG, annual running cost and CO₂ by year:
The 2023 Audi TTS (2L 4-cyl) gets 26 mpg combined and costs about $2,950/yr to fuel, emitting 337 g/mi CO₂ (GHG 5/10, smog 3/10) — about $3,750 more than the average new vehicle over 5 years.
| Year | City | Hwy | Comb | Fuel/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Smog | Engine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 TTS | 23 | 31 | $2,950 | 337 | 3/10 | 2L 4-cyl | |
| 2022 TTS | 23 | 31 | $2,950 | 337 | 3/10 | 2L 4-cyl | |
| 2021 TTS | 23 | 29 | $3,100 | 354 | 3/10 | 2L 4-cyl | |
| 2020 TTS | 23 | 29 | $3,100 | 354 | 3/10 | 2L 4-cyl | |
| 2019 TTS | 23 | 29 | $3,100 | 354 | 3/10 | 2L 4-cyl | |
| 2018 TTS | 23 | 27 | $3,100 | 358 | 3/10 | 2L 4-cyl | |
| 2017 TTS | 23 | 27 | $3,100 | 358 | 6/10 | 2L 4-cyl | |
| 2016 TTS | 23 | 27 | $3,100 | 358 | 6/10 | 2L 4-cyl | |
| 2015 TTS | 31 | 41 | $2,250 | 292 | 3/10 | 2L 4-cyl | |
| 2014 TTS | 23 | 31 | $2,950 | 336 | 6/10 | 2L 4-cyl | |
| 2013 TTS | 29 | 37 | $2,450 | 318 | 3/10 | 2L 4-cyl | |
| 2012 TTS | 29 | 37 | $2,450 | 318 | 3/10 | 2L 4-cyl | |
| 2011 TTS | 29 | 37 | $2,450 | 318 | 3/10 | 2L 4-cyl | |
| 2010 TTS | 29 | 37 | $2,450 | 318 | 3/10 | 2L 4-cyl | |
| 2009 TTS | 22 | 28 | $3,200 | 370 | 9/10 | 2L 4-cyl |
Source: EPA fuel-economy database (ForCar-hosted, 1986–2027) — best combined rating per engine & year, with EPA annual fuel cost and tailpipe CO₂. Trim & drivetrain vary slightly; decode your VIN for the exact figure.
See how the TTS stacks up against the most fuel-efficient wagons, or calculate this TTS's real yearly fuel cost.
What engines does the Audi TTS have? Power & range
The Audi TTS is offered with 1 powertrain — 2L 4-cyl. Here's the lineup by engine, transmission and drivetrain.
| Engine | Displacement | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-cyl | 2.0L · 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S7) | AWD | Premium |
Horsepower, torque and fuel-tank size decode from your VIN — exact figures vary by engine and trim.
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov (engines, drivetrain, range, charge time). Horsepower & torque from NHTSA vPIC on VIN decode.
How much does a Audi TTS cost to own?
A Audi TTS tends to depreciate faster than average. A typical example keeps roughly 37% of its value after five years — losing about 63% to depreciation. Fuel, maintenance and insurance add to the total cost to own.
| Age | Value retained | Est. resale value | Lost to depreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 75% | $22,500 | −$7,500 |
| Year 2 | 63% | $18,900 | −$11,100 |
| Year 3 | 53% | $15,900 | −$14,100 |
| Year 4 | 44% | $13,200 | −$16,800 |
| Year 5 | 37% | $11,100 | −$18,900 |
What goes into the five-year cost to own:
- Depreciation — the biggest cost: this TTS loses about 63% of its value over five years. See the full depreciation curve by age.
- Fuel — ≈ $11,250 over five years at roughly 15,000 miles a year.
- Maintenance & repairs — routine service, tires and wear items as the TTS ages.
- Insurance — varies by driver, state and trim; get a quote for your exact figure.
Resale & depreciation are ForCar estimates from typical segment value-retention curves — not a live market quote. Fuel from EPA fueleconomy.gov at ~15k mi/yr.
How much is a Audi TTS to insure?
A Audi TTS costs about $2,783 a year to insure for a typical driver on full coverage — roughly 94% above the average car. That's from its real HLDI insurance-loss index (194, where 100 = average car); your own rate moves with state, age, record and coverage.
Estimate = US-average premium × the TTS's HLDI loss index. See Audi insurance cost by model, cost by state, or compare any car.
Is the Audi TTS safe?
NHTSA crash-test ratings aren't published for the TTS yet — see the top-rated safest cars instead.
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How many miles does a Audi TTS last?
A well-maintained Audi TTS typically lasts 200,000–250,000 miles. With regular oil, transmission and timing service, most examples comfortably pass the 200,000-mile mark. Its ForCar Reliability Score is 3.5/5.
Check your Audi TTS’s VIN — history, recalls & specs
Title records, open recalls, build details and paint code — straight from the VIN. Free.
Check this TTS’s VIN free →All Audi TTS model years
A year-by-year snapshot of the Audi TTS — recalls, best EPA fuel economy and NHTSA safety. Tap a year for full details.
| Year | Recalls | Best MPG | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 TTS | 0 | — | |
| 2022 TTS | 0 | — | |
| 2021 TTS | 0 | — | |
| 2020 TTS | 0 | — | |
| 2019 TTS | 0 | — | |
| 2018 TTS | 0 | — | |
| 2017 TTS | 0 | — | |
| 2016 TTS | 0 | — | |
| 2015 TTS | 0 | — | |
| 2014 TTS | 0 | — | |
| 2013 TTS | 2 recalls | — | |
| 2012 TTS | 0 | — | |
| 2011 TTS | 0 | — | |
| 2010 TTS | 0 | — | |
| 2009 TTS | 2 recalls | — |
Recalls = NHTSA campaigns that year · MPG = best EPA combined · Safety = NHTSA overall stars (tested years).
Frequently asked questions
What are the worst years for the TTS?
By owner-complaint volume, 2013, 2009, 2023 drew the most reports. 2010, 2011, 2012 have the cleanest records.
How many recalls does the TTS have?
4 recorded NHTSA recalls across 2009–2023. Always check open recalls by your VIN. See all Audi recalls and reliability across every model.
What MPG does the TTS get?
Up to 35 combined MPG (EPA), depending on engine — from the base 4-cylinder to the hybrid.
How many miles does a TTS last?
A well-maintained TTS typically reaches 200,000–300,000 miles with regular maintenance.
Is the TTS reliable?
Our ForCar Reliability Score for the TTS is 3.5/5, based on NHTSA safety, recall history and complaint severity.
What's the Audi TTS warranty?
New Audi models carry a 4 years / 50,000 miles basic (bumper-to-bumper) warranty and a 4 years / 50,000 miles powertrain warranty. Coverage can vary by model year and market — confirm with a Audi dealer.
Where is the Audi TTS made?
The assembly plant is encoded in the VIN — the 11th character. Decode your TTS's VIN above to see exactly where it was built; Audi may build it at more than one plant depending on the year.
How much does a TTS weigh?
The TTS's curb weight is around 3,274 lb. Its GVWR — the maximum loaded weight — decodes from the VIN.
How much ground clearance does the TTS have?
Ground clearance varies by trim and drivetrain — AWD/4WD versions often sit higher. Decode your VIN or check the specific trim for the exact figure.