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2021 Audi TTS: common problems

The maker issued 572 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.

Key figures

Technical service bulletins (TSB)
572

Engines and transmissions

US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.

Drive: AWD

Components owners complain about

ComponentOwner complaintsinvolving a crashTechnical service bulletins (TSB)
Electrical system00144
Equipment00128
Structure0056
Service brakes0035
Engine and cooling0031
Visibility0031
Steering0027
Powertrain0024
Suspension0024
Engine0018
Wheels0013
Exterior lighting0012
Fuel/propulsion system007
Tires007

Comparison

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Manufacturer service bulletins

Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.

NHTSA lists 572 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.

Other years of this model

Questions and answers

What are the most common problems with the 2021 Audi TTS?

There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 572 manufacturer service bulletins.

How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2021 Audi TTS?

NHTSA lists 572 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.

Should I buy a 2021 Audi TTS from a US auction?

Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.

Other 2021 models

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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.