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2010 Audi TT

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2010 TT.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic (S6)

The 2010 Audi TT is a passenger car pairing an S6 automatic transmission with an engine that takes 4.8 quarts of 5W-30 or 5W-40 API oil, returning EPA figures of 21 city and 29 highway mpg for a 24 combined rating. With only four owner complaints and a single recall on record, this model year lands in the TT's quieter reliability period—a stretch spanning 2000 through 2013 that peaked at 132 complaints in 2001 and bottomed out at just one in 2007. Power train issues dominate the small number of reported problems, suggesting that while the 2010 TT avoids the early-generation pitfalls that defined the model's worst years, drivetrain concerns remain the area most worth a researcher's attention.

Model year2019201220112010200920082000

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 economy21/29/24 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 sizeP245-40R18OEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter06J115403Q
Engine air filter1K0129620G
Fuel filter1K0201051K
Spark plug06H905601A
Battery000915089BD alt 000915089G
Front wiper blades8J1955426C alt 8J1955425C
Serpentine belt06J260849D
Thermostat06H121113B alt 06H121119E
Cabin air filter1K1819669

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S6)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length168.9 in
Overall width68.5 in
Overall height55.9 in
Wheelbase101.6 in
Curb weight3263 lb
Track (front / rear)59.8 / 58.3 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)60/40

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined21 / 29 / 24 mpg
DrivetrainAll-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelPremium 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.

3.6–6.3 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 3.60 sec — 2012 RS Coupe (Euro Spec)
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
20092.0T Quattro Coupe 2.0L Turbo I-45.70 sec14.40 sec200 hpAWD
20083.2 Quattro Coupe 3.2L V65.10 sec13.70 sec250 hpAWD
20083.2 Quattro Roadster 3.2L V65.70 sec14.40 sec250 hpAWD
20083.2 Quattro Roadster 3.2L V65.80 sec14.50 sec250 hpAWD
20083.2 Quattro Roadster 3.2L V65.80 sec14.30 sec250 hpAWD
20082.0T Coupe 2.0L Turbo I-46.00 sec14.60 sec200 hpFWD
20083.2 Quattro Coupe 3.2L V66.10 sec14.50 sec250 hpAWD
20083.2 Quattro Coupe 3.2L V66.30 sec14.70 sec250 hpAWD

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 1-3-4-2. 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 Oil75W-90 · GL-4
Differential Gear Oil Capacity2 Pints
Engine Oil5W-30 · 5W-40 · API
Engine Oil Capacity4.8 qt
Power Steering FluidUSE AUDI PART NO. G002000 OR G004000

Engine torques

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts7.3 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug18.4 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs17 ft-lbs
Engine Valve Cover Bolts7.2

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts89 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug11.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain PlugBevel box: 44.0, Haldex Clutch: 22.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Spark Plug ManufacturerAudi/VW
Spark Plug Torque22 ft-lbs
Spark Plug Torque22.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Oil GroupPAG
Standard BCI Group Number47
Standard BCI Cranking Performance480 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test14.5 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief20-23 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature188 °F
Engine Compression159-203 PSI @ RPM. 44 maximum variation PSI.

Brakes

Brake ApplicationWITH 16 inch ROTOR / WITH 17 inch ROTOR
Torque Caliper to Bracket26 ft-lbs
Brake ApplicationWITH FN3
Torque Caliper to Bracket22 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle148 USE NEW BOLTS ONLY ft-lbs
Brake ApplicationWITH 16 inch ROTOR / WITH 17 inch ROTOR
Rotor Nominal Thickness From0.472 in / 0.866 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To0.472 in / 0.866 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Torque to Knuckle — tightening sequence 1 stages
190
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
16 ft. lbs., Step 2: 906 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
133 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9033 ft. lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1150 ft. lbs., step 2: 90150 ft. lbs
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.

129.5 ft. lbs.29.5 ft. lbs
237.0 ft. lbs37 ft. lbs
3180 degrees180 degrees
4crankcase vent bolt pretighten to 6.0 ft. lbs.6 ft. lbs
590 degrees90 degrees
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
144 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9044 ft. lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
14 ft. lbs., step 2: 9 ft. lbs., step 3: 12 ft. lbs., step 4: step 184 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 55,000 mi; coolant at 15,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 15,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

At 5,000 miBrake System (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Headlamp Washer Nozzle (inspect) · Headlamp Washer System (inspect fluid level) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 10,000 miBrake 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 miAir Conditioning Evaporator Case Drain (inspect) · Battery (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Engine Assembly (leak inspection) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level)
Every 20,000 miAir Conditioning Evaporator Case Drain (inspect) · Battery (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Engine Assembly (leak inspection) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level)
At 35,000 miBrake Rotor (inspect) · Door Stop (lubricate) · Drive Axle Assembly (inspect) · Exterior Lighting (inspect) · Hood Latch (lubricate) · Power Steering System (inspect fluid level)
Every 40,000 miBrake Rotor (inspect) · Door Stop (lubricate) · Drive Axle Assembly (inspect) · Exterior Lighting (inspect) · Hood Latch (lubricate) · Power Steering System (inspect fluid level)
At 55,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Air Filter Housing (clean) · Spark Plugs (replace)
Every 60,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Air Filter Housing (clean) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 75,000 miAccessory 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.

The Audi TT's federal record reveals a dramatic arc, with early years peaking at 132 complaints and 6 recalls in 2001 before dropping to just 1 complaint in 2007. A subsequent spike to 14 complaints and 2 recalls in 2008 indicates a major model transition, but by 2010, the numbers settle back down to 4 complaints, 1 recall, and 1 investigation. All four of the 2010 complaints are concentrated in the Power Train category, though the data does not specify the root cause; notably, there are zero fire or crash complaints. While the 596 technical service bulletins for 2010 suggest extensive manufacturer service awareness, the declining complaint and recall volume implies the vehicle was moving past the initial bugs seen in 2008 and 2009. As a result, the 2010 TT stands as a strong used purchase, offering a markedly cleaner federal record than the debut years of its generation.

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
596
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
4
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
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Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 4 complaints on record, top 1 components.

Power Train4

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

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 596 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
TSB_2070568_62026-04-22Unknown Or OtherThis bulletin provides information about professional noise analysis with the VAS 611 015…
TSB_2024323_132026-03-17Electrical SystemThis bulletin provides information when the parking assistance gives false warnings.
TSB_2024323_122026-03-02Electrical SystemThis bulletin provides information when the parking assistance gives false warnings.
TSB_2060750_52026-01-14EngineThis bulletin provides information regarding UV leak additive for finding oil leaks.
TSB_2074846_42026-01-13SteeringThis bulletin provides information about vibrations and rotational steering vibrations.

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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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2010 TT take?

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

Does the 2010 TT have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the TT get?

EPA figures are 21 city / 29 highway / 24 combined mpg.