The solenoids of the mechatronics unit wear out: slow or harsh shifting, then limp mode.
Applies to the transmission DQ250.
vinkodex.Audi TTS 8J common faults.
2006–2014. The fault list covers this generation and the engines in it. If the listing gives the exact version, pick it below.
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What to watch for
What can go wrong on this car?
The list covers the generation, the engines and the transmissions. Once you pick the version, only the faults that apply to it stay.
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The combined housing of the water pump and the thermostat is plastic, and it is bolted directly to the hot engine block.
Applies to the engine CDLB.
With direct injection the fuel does not wash the intake valves: the petrol goes into the cylinder, not behind the valve.
Applies to the engine CDLB.
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The crankcase breather carries the vapour that forms inside the engine back to the intake, and a rubber membrane regulates the pressure.
Applies to the engine CDLB.
Repair: 80–400 EUR
The dash shows "Error: Workshop!
Applies to the transmission DQ250.
Official recall2 recallsShowThe manufacturer fixes these for free at a franchised dealer. Ask with the VIN whether it was done. The list covers the whole generation. We did not filter it by model year. Some apply only to a narrower production window.
Most recent: 30 September 2009
09V377000FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLYFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY30 September 2009 · NHTSA (USA)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 FUEL TANK VENTILATION VALVE IS NOT ADEQUATE ENOUGH TO HOLD THE VALVE CLOSED UNDER EXTREME DRIVING CONDITIONS POSSIBLY ALLOWING FUEL TO LEAK.
Risk: IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A VEHICLE FIRE COULD OCCUR.
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. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AUDI AT 1-800-253-2834.
08V064000STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARSSTRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS7 February 2008 · NHTSA (USA)VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING 720 MY 2008 AUDI TT COUPE VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED WITH C-PILLAR TRIM COVER CLIPS THAT DO NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE RETENTION. IN THE EVENT OF A DEPLOYMENT OF THE REAR PYROTECHNIC SAFETY BELT, THE C-PILLAR TRIM COVER MAY BECOME DETACHED FROM THE SHEET METAL DUE TO LOW RETENTION FORCE OF THE TRIM CLIP.
Risk: THE DETACHED TRIM COVER COULD POSE A RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY FOR VEHICLE FRONT SEAT OCCUPANTS.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN IMPROVED CLIP ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 7, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VW/AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834.
Engines and transmissions in this generation
A fault is often tied to the engine, not to the whole generation. You find the engine code in the registration document.
8J · 2006–2014
Pick the version.
The fault list opens on the version page.
8 versions
EngineVersionPowerFuel · transmissionBody
2.0 l · 1984 cm³
CDLB · MQ350
2.0 TFSI quattro
2007–2010 · quattro
272 HPpetrol · manualconvertible2.0 l · 1984 cm³
CDLB · MQ350
2.0 TFSI quattro
2006–2010 · quattro
272 HPpetrol · manualcoupé2.0 l · 1984 cm³
CDLB · DQ250
2.0 TFSI quattro
2006–2010 · quattro
272 HPpetrol · automaticcoupé2.0 l · 1984 cm³
CDLB · DQ250
2.0 TFSI quattro
2007–2010 · quattro
272 HPpetrol · automaticconvertible2.0 l · 1984 cm³
CDLB · MQ350
2.0 TFSI quattro Pro Line
2007–2010 · quattro Pro Line
272 HPpetrol · manualconvertible2.0 l · 1984 cm³
CDLB · DQ250
2.0 TFSI quattro Pro Line
2007–2010 · quattro Pro Line
272 HPpetrol · automaticconvertible2.0 l · 1984 cm³
CDLB · DQ250
2.0 TFSI quattro Pro Line
2006–2010 · quattro Pro Line
272 HPpetrol · automaticcoupé2.0 l · 1984 cm³
CDLB · MQ350
2.0 TFSI quattro Pro Line
2006–2010 · quattro Pro Line
272 HPpetrol · manualcoupé
Neighbouring generations
8J · 2006–2014
8J (2006-2014). If the listing is from the changeover year, look at the neighbour too.
Common questions
About this generation
Which years does this page cover?
2006–2014. The changeover year can fall in two generations. If the listing is from that year, look at the neighbour too.
Does the fault apply to every car like this?
No. It depends on the engine and the transmission too.
Is it free?
The fault list is.
Information, not an expert opinion
We write the descriptions, and we put the source next to them. A person reviews them before they go out. They are still information, not a technical expert opinion.
- A fault on the list does not mean the car you are looking at has it.
- A fault missing from the list does not mean the model is fault-free. Write-ups are made model by model. Not all of them are done.
- You decide whether to buy. This is no substitute for an inspection. That needs a workshop and a history check.