Audi TT Recall R/2000/008: Instability And Loss Of Directional Control Could Occur, Who Is Affected And What To Do

Urgent

How serious

17 Apr 2000

Launched

3,101

vehicles in the UK

40E4

Manufacturer’s campaign code

Audi recalled TT vehicles built between 1 September 1998 and 31 December 1999. The TT proves to have a relatively narrow handling limit zone if extreme manoeuvres are undertaken at high speed which could lead in the worst case to a precise steering response to retain directional control. The recall notice describes the fix as: likely to be affected vehicles will be recalled for modifications to the suspension settings and the addition of a rear spoiler. You won't usually pay for it.¹

What’s Wrong

The TT proves to have a relatively narrow handling limit zone if extreme manoeuvres are undertaken at high speed which could lead in the worst case to a precise steering response to retain directional control. Instability and loss of directional control could occur. These characteristics have led to some customers objecting to the cars road behaviour. In an attempt to improve customer satisfaction the cars physical reactions are to be modified so the vehicles behaviour becomes more predictable at the handling limits.

DVSA's Original Wording

Concern: INSTABILITY AND LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL COULD OCCUR Defect: The TT proves to have a relatively narrow handling limit zone if extreme manoeuvres are undertaken at high speed which could lead in the worst case to a precise steering response to retain directional control. Instability and loss of directional control could occur. These characteristics have led to some customers objecting to the cars road behaviour. In an attempt to improve customer satisfaction the cars physical reactions are to be modified so the vehicles behaviour becomes more predictable at the handling limits. Remedy: Likely to be affected vehicles will be recalled for modifications to the suspension settings and the addition of a rear spoiler.

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The Risk

The recall notice describes the concern as: instability and loss of directional control could occur.

The Fix

The recall notice describes the fix as: likely to be affected vehicles will be recalled for modifications to the suspension settings and the addition of a rear spoiler.

Are You Affected?

TT built between 1 September 1998 and 31 December 1999 may be included. Audi estimates 3,101 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Audi, because not every car in the date range may be included.

What To Do Now

1. Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Audi.
2. Book with any franchised Audi dealer, quoting the campaign code 40E4 or the DVSA reference R/2000/008. See how to get a Audi recall fixed.
3. Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.

Related Recalls

This is one of 158 Audi recalls in DVSA’s data. The Audi recall launched before it was R/1999/072 on 1 Nov 1999, for potential premature wear of steering ball joints. The one launched after it was R/2001/114 on 3 Sep 2001, for windscreen wiper action may be affected. You can also see every Audi recall, all recalls launched in 2000 and steering recalls across every make.

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Source: DVSA recall R/2000/008, launched 17 April 2000. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.