2001 Audi TT: wrong fuel gauge reading

Filed Aug 8, 2016 · Airbags, Electrical · 82,195 miles · HI

Electrical issue with gauge cluster, fuel gauge inaccurate (runs out of gas in middle of hwy), low oil pressure light comes on (manual says to stop immediately when light comes on), air bag light comes on! Everything I have read states these are all problems with the gauge cluster (cost over $1000 to have replaced!) audi USA knows about problem but refuses to do anything about it. Audi has a recall in the uk for this problem, why not here in the u.s. ?? This is a serious safety issue!

Filed Mar 14, 2011 · Electrical, Fuel system · 33,564 miles · OH

Third instrument cluster on a 2001 audi tt roadster. Fuel gauge at first showed too much fuel. After a new cluster the fuel gauge shows low when its not. Apparently the sending unit is the cause but audi is ignorant of the issue and does not have a repair solution. I dare say audi does not care about its cars, their problems and their customers.

Filed Jan 30, 2011 · Electrical · VA

I have a 2001 audi tt. I bought it threw a dealership out of state online. Went and pick it up and was fine but a couple of weeks went by and started having problems with instrument panel no gas gauge speedometer temperature gauge or dash lights. They will go out just riding up the road and does it more since its colder weather so I started looking in to this matter and this is a major problem with audi and I think they should make this right and plus its a major safety issue to me thank you for your assistance in this matter.

Filed Sep 18, 2008 · Electrical · 96,600 miles · TX

Instrument cluster resets date, time. Fuel gauge malfunctions to read empty when full, and reads RPM inaccurately. Began a couple of years ago and not often, now it's a daily problem. On a recent trip I wanted to top the gas tank, but the center isle controls for the gas cap and hatch door failed to work forcing me to continue with the available gas in tank. Once I arrived, both gas cap and latch door opened.

Filed Jul 15, 2008 · 74,434 miles · CA

Instrument cluster seems to be defective. In the uk, there has been a recall, not here in the us. (others have complained on online forums and at the dealership, four others have the problem and instrument panels are on order). I have a perfectly maintained vehicle and now the instrument panel (including the gauge and computer) are giving me wrong information. The "get fuel" indicator on the computer comes on at over 1/4 a tank and the fuel gauge seems to be off.

Filed Jul 3, 2008 · Electrical, Fuel system · IA

The 2001 audi tt quattro we own runs out of gas before the gas gauge registers an half tank. The computerized dash components don't work, either.

Filed May 29, 2008 · Electrical · 96,000 miles · AL

The fuel gauge on my 2001 audi tt quattro no longer works and does not properly indicate the amount of fuel in my tank. This happens whenever the car is operating. In order to replace the instrument cluster I would have to pay over 1000 dollars at the audi deal. I am aware that many other owners of the same car have the same issue and seems worthy of a recall.

Filed Apr 13, 2008 · Electrical · 31,600 miles · DC

Car ran out of gas and rolled to stop in mid-traffic - gas gauge read 1/4 tank remaining. Further research found that audi tt model year 2001 and later have instrument clusters giving wrong gas content, speedometer and RPM indications. Poses hazard as vehicle may become suddenly inoperable.

Filed Apr 1, 2008 · Electrical · 50,000 miles · NY

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 audi tt quattro. While driving between 25-30 MPH, the contact received four citations on march 19, 2008. The citations stated that she was driving 45 MPH in a 35 MPH zone and 51 MPH in a 35 MPH zone. The citations were received within ten minutes of one another. The contact also noticed that the fuel gauge indicator displayed 1/4 tank; however, the vehicle was out of fuel a few miles later. She received a class action letter indicating that the speedometer and fuel gauge were not operating normally and could display inaccurate readings. The dealer and manufacturer stated that the class action suit does not apply to the vehicle since it is beyond the seven year period. The approximate failure mileage was 5,000 and approximate current mileage was 100,000. Updated 6/2/08 *cn updated 05/30/08

Filed Mar 24, 2008 · Electrical · 117,000 miles · OH

Failure of gas gauge and ultimate failure of instrument cluster in 2001 audi tt. Lost power on very busy highway in a heavy snowstorm, luckily was able to get to shoulder. Had to be towed. Gas gauge indicated one-half tank of gas, but turns out tank was empty. Gauge never operated properly after that. Several weeks later, received notice of class action noting similar instrument cluster failures in this type of car, and extension of warranty to 6 years. Unfortunately my car has been in service 7.5 years and is not covered by the extension so I will be personally liable for the $1,000 cost for repair for this known problem.

Filed Mar 10, 2008 · Electrical · 81,000 miles · VA

My car has had a low oil pressure light coming on for the last three months, and it's occurring with more frequency. The light only comes on when I take my car out of gear and put it in neutral while slowing down or while waiting at a stop light. After taking it to three different audi dealers, I have had multiple answers as to the problem. Several hundred dollars later, my light still comes on and nothing has been fixed. Even more recently and just to top it off, my instrument panel cluster has blown. So far, it's just the temperature gauge, fuel gauge, LED display, and a warning light that triggers one of my headlights to turn off, but from what I've read online, the speedometer is soon to follow. There has been a recall in the uk for this, but audi USA won't do anything about it. I have spoken with them on the phone and they only refer me to the local audi dealer, which is just a viscous cycle. I will be very upset when I'm driving and can't tell how fast I'm going. This seems a danger to be on the road. Since the problem costs $1000 to fix, I guess I will just have to drive without a speedometer for a while ...

Filed Feb 26, 2008 · Electrical · 58,000 miles · IN

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 audi tt quattro. The contact stated that the fuel gauge displayed inaccurate readings. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and they discovered that the instrument panel was failing and needed to be replaced. The current mileage was 65,000 and failure mileage was 58,000.