Audi TT RS VIN Check

NHTSA holds 2 owner complaints on the Audi TT RS from 2 production runs; the worst run has 1, the typical one 1.

NHTSA complaint records · 2 complaints · 2 runs · 2013–2018 · Updated Nov 3, 2026
Quick answer

The most-reported TT RS run is TRUB3AFK8D1 (2013 builds) with 1 complaints, 1× the typical run. Fuel/propulsion system problems make up 100% of reports; NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for TT RS model years 2018–2019.

Which build runs owners report most

A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Audi TT RS has 2 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 100% of every TT RS complaint on file.

FIG.01·Audi TT RS — complaints by production run
Production run (VIN 1–11)YearComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
TRUB3AFK8D1••••••20131——
WUACSAFV3J1••••••20181——
ROWS 2·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records, grouped by VIN prefix

What to inspect on this car

One system accounts for 100% of everything Audi TT RS owners report: Fuel/propulsion System, 2 of 2 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.

FIG.03·Audi TT RS — most-reported systems
SystemComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
Fuel/propulsion System2——
ROWS 1·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Recalls to check against your VIN

NHTSA has 1 recall campaign on the Audi TT RS; the 1 below cover build years 2018 to 2019. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.

FIG.04·Audi TT RS — recall campaigns
CampaignComponentModel years
20V076000Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly2018–2019
ROWS 1·SOURCE NHTSA recall campaigns

20V076000 was opened in 2020 on cars built from 2018: 2 years on the road before the recall.

How serious were they

FIG.06·Audi TT RS — complaint severity
OutcomeAudi TT RSAll vehicles
Complaints filed21,115,966
Involved a crash0 (0%)64,194 (5.8%)
Involved a fire0 (0%)26,974 (2.4%)
Injuries reported058,013
Deaths reported02,728
ROWS 5·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Crash-related reports run 100% below the all-vehicle rate.

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How this check works

The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Audi TT RS share of that is 2 complaints over 2 runs, 0% of everything on record.

Frequently asked questions

How do I check a Audi TT RS VIN for free?

Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 2 NHTSA complaints from 2 TT RS runs and 1 recall campaigns. No account, no card.

Which TT RS production run has the most complaints?

TRUB3AFK8D1, a 2013 build, with 1 complaints. The typical TT RS run has 1.

How many TT RS complaints involve a crash?

0% of 2 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 0 involved a fire.

Complaint and recall records from NHTSA, grouped by VIN production run (characters 1–11). Per-run rates computed by ForCar. Federal data covers safety only — title, odometer and insurance history are not included. Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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