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2000 Audi TT

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2000 TT.

Transmission Manual 5-spd

The 2000 Audi TT entered its debut year with a total of 76 owner complaints, a figure that peaked at 132 in 2001 and dropped to a single complaint by 2007, reflecting a generally stable reliability trajectory across its early production. It is equipped with a manual five‑speed transmission and an engine that calls for 4.8 qt of 5W‑30 or 5W‑40 API oil, and it achieves EPA fuel‑economy ratings of 19 mpg city, 29 mpg highway and 23 mpg combined. The model recorded six recall actions, and the majority of complaints were tied to the electrical system, a pattern that persisted throughout the 2000‑2013 model run.

Model year2019 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2000

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 economy19/29/23 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 92 · Sedan, Coupe: 650, Convertible: 525 CCA battery, OE oil filter 06A115561B. Note the factory front wiper blades and serpentine belt are now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known. 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 92 · Sedan, Coupe: 650, Convertible: 525 CCAOEM · verified

Tire size205-55ZR16, Rear: 225-45R17OEM · verified

Wheel / rim7-J; Rear: 8-J inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	06A115561B
Engine air filter	1J0129620
Fuel filter	1J0201511A
Spark plug	101000063AA
Battery	000915105AD
Front wiper blades	8D1955425A discontinued · alt 3A1955425
Serpentine belt	06A260849C discontinued
Thermostat	050121113C alt 038121119B
Cabin air filter	1H0819644B

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Manual 5-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	178 in
Overall width	68.1 in
Overall height	55.9 in
Wheelbase	102.8 in
Curb weight	3241 lb
Track (front / rear)	59.1 / 58.3 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	58/42

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	19 / 29 / 23 mpg
Drivetrain	Front-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuel	Premium Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the TT of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

6.9–7.7 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.90 sec — 2000 Coupe

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2000	Coupe 1.8L Turbo I-4	6.90 sec	15.60 sec	180 hp	FWD
2000	Coupe 1.8L Turbo I-4	7.00 sec	15.60 sec	180 hp	FWD
2000	Coupe 1.8L Turbo I-4	7.40 sec	15.90 sec	180 hp	FWD
2000	Quattro Coupe 1.8L Turbo I-4	7.60 sec	15.70 sec	180 hp	AWD
2000	Quattro Coupe 1.8L Turbo I-4	7.70 sec	15.80 sec	180 hp	AWD
2001	1.8T Quattro Roadster (225hp) 1.8L Turbo I-4	6.20 sec	14.70 sec	225 hp	AWD
2001	1.8T Quattro Roadster (225hp) 1.8L Turbo I-4	6.40 sec	14.90 sec	225 hp	AWD
2001	1.8T Quattro Roadster (225hp) 1.8L Turbo I-4	7.00 sec	15.40 sec	225 hp	AWD

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. Torque lug nuts to 89 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 22.0-30.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Differential Gear Oil Capacity	2.1 Pints
Engine Oil	5W-30 · 5W-40 · API
Engine Oil Capacity	4.8 qt
Power Steering Fluid	USE AUDI PART NO. G002000 OR G004000

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs	7 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	7 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	18 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	22.0-30.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs	12 ft-lbs
Engine Valve Cover Bolts	7.2

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts	89 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub	129 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-3-4-2
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)	AWD: 780, FWD MT: 860, FWD AT: 700 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)	60 rpm
Ignition Coil Primary Resistance	0.4-0.6 ohms
Ignition Coil Secondary Resistance	9000-14,000 ohms
Spark Plug Manufacturer	Audi/VW
Spark Plug Gap	0.032 in
Spark Plug Torque	22 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Standard BCI Group Number	92
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	Sedan, Coupe: 650, Convertible: 525 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test	14.5 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	20-23 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature	188 °F
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (Without Vacuum)	42.0 psi
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)	36.0 psi
Residual Pressure	21 psi
Engine Compression	145
Intake Valve Lash	Hydraulic in

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket	18 ft-lbs / 92 ft-lbs / 26 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	92 ft-lbs / 89 ft-lbs / 48 ft-lbs
Rotor Nominal Thickness From	1.26 in / 0.984 in / 0.354 in / 0.866 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To	1.26 in / 0.984 in / 0.354 in / 0.866 in
Rotor Discard at or Under	1.181 in / 0.906 in / 0.276 in / 0.787 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

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

22 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90

22 ft. lbs

Flex or Driveplate 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: 180

44 ft. lbs

Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

48 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90

48 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 every 5,000 mi; spark plugs every 32,000 mi.

Every 5,000 mi	Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
At 8,000 mi	Brake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Coolant System (leak inspection)
Every 10,000 mi	Sunroof Assembly (lubricate) · Transmission Assembly (inspect fluid level) · Windshield Washer System (inspect fluid level)
Every 16,000 mi	Axle Shaft Oil Seal (inspect) · Battery (inspect electrolyte level) · Brake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Brake System (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 32,000 mi	Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Power Steering System (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace) · Suspension System (inspect)
Every 40,000 mi	Timing Belt (inspect)
Every 80,000 mi	Drive Belt (replace)
Every 90,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect)

Reliability & federal safety record

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

In the 2000 Audi TT, 76 complaints were reported, a figure that sits above the 38 complaints of 2002 and the 18 complaints of 2003 but below the spike of 132 complaints in 2001. Recall activity for the target year was moderate, with six recalls, the highest of the decade and more than the single recall in 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, and 2007. Investigation counts remained zero across all years, indicating no federal investigations during this period. Top complaint categories in 2000 were electrical system (20), tires (12), engine & engine cooling (8), and suspension (7), with only two crash complaints and no fire complaints. The 2000 model falls near the peak of complaint volume for the generation, suggesting early production issues that were largely addressed in subsequent years. Consequently, a 2000 TT may carry higher risk than later models; buyers should weigh the potential for early‑generation problems against price and condition.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

2 involved a crash · 0 a fire

Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

’00’01 ’02 ’03 ’04 ’05 ’06 ’07 ’08 ’09 ’10 ’11 ’12 ’13

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 76 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Electrical System20

Tires12

Engine & Engine Cooling8

Suspension7

Air Bags7

Engine & Engine Cooling,Electrical System2

Unknown Or Other2

Engine1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 6 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

20V056000Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Side:Inflator ModuleReported 31/01/2020

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VW) is recalling certain 2000-2001 TT Roadster, 2000 TT Coupe, 1999 Audi A8, 1998-2000 Audi A6, and 1999-2000 Audi A4 vehicles equipped with Non-Azide Driver air bag Inflators (NADI)… Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator with an alternative inflator when the parts become available, free of charge. Owner notifications were mailed September…

21V470000Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Side:Inflator ModuleReported 23/06/2021

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2000-2001 Audi TT Coupe, TT Roadster, 2000-2002 A4, and S4 vehicles equipped with Non-Azide Driver Air Bag Inflators (NADI) that do not contain phase… Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver frontal airbag inflator with an alternative inflator, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 2, 2021. Owners may contact…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 33 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
131020182884	2013-09-05	Back Over Prevention	If the vehicle?s engine experienced a serious mechanical problem, it is possible that…
134120253033	2013-06-20	Engine And Engine Cooling	Discontinuation and mixing of Audi-approved engine coolants.
133520253032	2013-04-25	Engine And Engine Cooling	Discontinuation and mixing of Audi-approved engine coolants.
1712322018550	2012-08-30	Engine And Engine Cooling	Oil consumption measurement - Repair Authorization (CA)
15D4/JZ	2008-08-05	Engine And Engine Cooling	AUDI SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. INTERNAL ENGINE…

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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Recalls

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Vehicles with shared specs

Find every vehicle that shares this one's battery, bulbs, oil capacity, platform or parts.

Group 92 battery Vehicles taking 4.8 qt Engine oil filter 06A115561B Engine air filter 1J0129620 Fuel filter 1J0201511A Spark plug 101000063AA

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2000 TT take?

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

Does the 2000 TT have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the TT get?

EPA figures are 19 city / 29 highway / 23 combined mpg.