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2009 Audi TT/TTS Coupe/Roadster

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2009 TT/TTS Coupe/Roadster.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic (S6)

The 2009 Audi TT and TTS Coupe and Roadster passenger cars pair an Automatic (S6) transmission with respectable EPA fuel economy figures of 23 city, 31 highway, and 26 combined mpg, relying on a powertrain that demands exactly 4.8 quarts of 5W-30 or 5W-40 API oil for proper lubrication. In the context of the model's reliability history, this year is defined by a moderate 12 total owner complaints with the Power Train category serving as the top complaint area, alongside 2 recalls. This specific reliability profile means that while the 2009 TT is not plagued by widespread systemic failures, researchers and prospective buyers should carefully vet drivetrain service records to ensure those specific mechanical concerns have been properly addressed.

Model year2012 2011 2010 2009 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity4.8 qtOEM · verified

Engine oil type5W-30 / 5W-40 APIOEM · verified

Lug nut torque89 ft-lbsOEM · verified

EPA fuel economy23/31/26 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 47 · 480 CCA battery, OE oil filter 06J115403Q. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 47 · 480 CCAOEM · verified

Tire sizeP225-50R17OEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	06J115403Q alt 06D115562
Engine air filter	06F133843A alt 1K0129620G
Fuel filter	1K0201051K
Spark plug	06H905601A
Battery	000915089BD alt 000915089G
Front wiper blades	8J1955425C alt 8J1955426C
Serpentine belt	06F260849L alt 06J260849D
Thermostat	06H121113B alt 06H121119E
Cabin air filter	1K1819669

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic (S6)

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	23 / 31 / 26 mpg
Drivetrain	Front-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuel	Premium Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 4.8 qt of 5W-30 / 5W-40 API engine oil, 75W-90 · GL-4 in the differential. Torque lug nuts to 89 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 18.4 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-5-3-6-2-4. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Differential Gear Oil	75W-90 · GL-4
Differential Gear Oil Capacity	2 Pints
Engine Oil	5W-30 · 5W-40 · API
Engine Oil Capacity	4.8 qt
Engine Oil	5W-30 · 5W-40 · API
Engine Oil Capacity	5.8 qt
Power Steering Fluid	USE AUDI PART NO. G002000 OR G004000

Engine torques

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	7.3 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	7.3 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	6.6 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	15.5 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	9.6 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	17 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	18.4 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs	17 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts	89 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug	11.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug	Bevel box: 44.0, Haldex Clutch: 22.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-3-4-2
Cylinder Firing Order	1-5-3-6-2-4
Spark Plug Manufacturer	Audi/VW
Spark Plug Torque	22 ft-lbs
Spark Plug Torque	22.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Oil Group	PAG
Standard BCI Group Number	47
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	480 cca
Standard BCI Group Number	94R
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	650 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test	14.5 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	20-23 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature	188 °F
Pressure Test	14.5 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	20-23 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature	176 °F
Engine Compression	145-203 PSI @ RPM. 44 maximum variation PSI.
Engine Compression	159-203 PSI @ RPM. 44 maximum variation PSI.

Brakes

Brake Application	WITH 16 inch ROTOR / WITH 17 inch ROTOR
Torque Caliper to Bracket	26 ft-lbs
Torque Caliper to Bracket	22 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	148 USE NEW BOLTS ONLY ft-lbs
Brake Application	WITH 1LJ, 1LL
Torque Caliper to Bracket	22 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	148 USE NEW BOLTS ONLY ft-lbs
Torque Caliper to Bracket	26 ft-lbs

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Torque to Knuckle — tightening sequence 1 stages

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages

6 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90

6 ft. lbs

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

33 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90

33 ft. lbs

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

22 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90

22 ft. lbs

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

10 ft. lbs., step 2: 90

10 ft. lbs

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

20 ft. lbs., step 2: 90

20 ft. lbs

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages

1	29.5 ft. lbs.	29.5 ft. lbs
2	90 degrees	90 degrees
3	90 degrees	90 degrees

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Use new bolts coated with clean engine oil. Tighten all bolts to finger tight then continue on with the following procedure.

1	22.0 ft. lbs.	22 ft. lbs
2	37.0 ft. lbs	37 ft. lbs
3	180 degrees	180 degrees

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 5 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Use new bolts coated with clean engine oil. Tighten all bolts to finger tight then continue on with the following procedure.

1	29.5 ft. lbs.	29.5 ft. lbs
2	37.0 ft. lbs	37 ft. lbs
3	180 degrees	180 degrees
4	crankcase vent bolt pretighten to 6.0 ft. lbs.	6 ft. lbs
5	90 degrees	90 degrees

Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

44 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90

44 ft. lbs

Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

44 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90

44 ft. lbs

Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

4 ft. lbs., step 2: 9 ft. lbs., step 3: 12 ft. lbs., step 4: step 18

4 ft. lbs

Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

4 ft. lbs., step 2: 9 ft. lbs., step 3: 12 ft. lbs., step 4: step 18

4 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter at 5,000 mi; spark plugs at 35,000 mi.

At 5,000 mi	Brake System (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Headlamp Washer Nozzle (inspect) · Headlamp Washer System (inspect fluid level) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (inspect)
Every 5,000 mi	Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 10,000 mi	Brake System (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Headlamp Washer Nozzle (inspect) · Headlamp Washer System (inspect fluid level) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (inspect)
At 15,000 mi	Air Conditioning Evaporator Case Drain (inspect) · Battery (inspect) · Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (lubricate) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Drive Axle Assembly (leak inspection)
Every 20,000 mi	Air Conditioning Evaporator Case Drain (inspect) · Battery (inspect) · Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (lubricate) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Drive Axle Assembly (leak inspection)
At 35,000 mi	Brake Rotor (inspect) · Hood Latch (lubricate) · Power Steering System (inspect fluid level) · Spark Plugs (replace) · Sunroof Assembly (inspect) · Suspension Ball Joint (inspect)
Every 40,000 mi	Brake Rotor (inspect) · Hood Latch (lubricate) · Power Steering System (inspect fluid level) · Spark Plugs (replace) · Sunroof Assembly (inspect) · Suspension Ball Joint (inspect)
At 55,000 mi	Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Air Filter Housing (clean)
Every 60,000 mi	Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Air Filter Housing (clean)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

Owner complaints about the 2009 Audi TT/TTS Coupe/Roadster dominate in one area — the power train, 4 of 12 reports (33%), well ahead of the next concern. That matters, because the power train are also the target of recall 09V-333 on this vehicle — so the single most useful check before buying or servicing one is confirming it was actually performed. 1 of the reports describe a crash and 1 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the power train pattern above. These are tallies of what owners actually reported to the federal government, not an editorial score — and higher-selling models naturally rack up more reports.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

490

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

1 involved a crash · 1 a fire

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 12 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Power Train4

Fuel System, Gasoline2

Electrical System,Exterior Lighting1

Structure1

Visibility/Wiper1

Vehicle Speed Control1

Engine & Engine Cooling,Electrical System1

Electrical System1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

09V333000Power Train:Automatic TransmissionReported 20/08/2009

VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 AND 2010 PASSENGER CARS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 2008 AND AUGUST 2009. THE WIRING HARNESS OF A TEMPERATURE SENSOR IN THE DIRECT SHIFT GEARBOX (DSG) MAY HAVE… Remedy: VOLKSWAGEN WILL REPROGRAM THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE WITH UPDATED SOFTWARE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 20, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT…

09V377000Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank AssemblyReported 30/09/2009

VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2010 AUDI A3, TT, AND TT ROADSTER PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 29, 2005 AND AUGUST 26, 2009. THE CLOSING FORCE OF AN INTERNAL SPRING OF THE… Remedy: VOLKSWAGEN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND AUDI DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK VENTILATION VALVE WITH AN IMPROVED VALVE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 16, 2009…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 490 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
TSB_2070568_6	2026-04-22	Unknown Or Other	This bulletin provides information about professional noise analysis with the VAS 611 015…
TSB_2070568_5	2025-08-19	Unknown Or Other	This bulletin provides information about professional noise analysis with the VAS 611 015…
TSB_2070568_4	2025-07-10	Unknown Or Other	This bulletin provides information about professional noise analysis with the VAS 611 015…
TSB_2075530_2	2025-03-12	Engine	This bulletin provides informatin when the engine does not run smoothly at idling speeds.
A2724842074729_2	2024-12-06	Electrical System	This bulletin provides information in circumstances where there are noises/vibration from…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Vehicles with shared specs

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Group 47 battery Vehicles taking 4.8 qt Engine oil filter 06J115403Q Engine air filter 06F133843A Fuel filter 1K0201051K Spark plug 06H905601A

Reference guides

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2009 TT/TTS Coupe/Roadster take?

4.8 qt of 5W-30 OR 5W-40 API MEETING VW SPECIFICATION VW50200, per the factory manual.

Does the 2009 TT/TTS Coupe/Roadster have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the TT/TTS Coupe/Roadster get?

EPA figures are 23 city / 31 highway / 26 combined mpg.