Audi TT 8J
Weaknesses, engine ratings and buying advice
340–360 PS
2.5L TFSI I5 Benzin
TT RS 8J — 100 kg lighter than the RS3, and you can tell
Legendary!200 PS
2.0L TFSI Benzin
7 weaknesses
Stay Away!Body Variants
The Audi TT 8J is available as Coupé and Cabrio — choose your body type for specific insurance data:
Generations
Engine Overview
The Audi TT 8J is available with 7 engine variants — from 160 to 360 hp. 3 variants had engine changes — the model year is crucial.
The Audi 2.0L TDI (Diesel, 170 PS) has the BUB (2.0L TDI) — rated: "Stay Away!", 5 known weaknesses.
The Audi 1.8L TFSI (Benziner, 160 PS) comes with 2 different engines: CBBB (2008–2014, Stay Away!) und CDAA (2008–2014, Stay Away!). Pay attention to the model year for the 1.8L TFSI!
The Audi 2.0L TFSI (Benziner, 200 PS) comes with 2 different engines: AXX (2006–2010, Stay Away!) und CCZA (2008–2014, Stay Away!). Pay attention to the model year for the 2.0L TFSI!
The Audi 3.2L V6 (Benziner, 250 PS) has the DMSA (3.2L V6) — rated: "Be Careful", 5 known weaknesses.
The Audi TT RS (Benziner, 360 PS) has the CEPA (2.5L TFSI I5) — rated: "Be Careful", 16 known weaknesses.
The Audi TT RS Plus (Benziner, 360 PS) has the CEPB (2.5L TFSI I5) — rated: "Be Careful", 16 known weaknesses.
The Audi TTS (Benziner, 211–272 PS) comes with 2 different engines: CCZB (2008–2014, Stay Away!) und CDLF (2008–2014, Be Careful). Pay attention to the model year for the TTS!
Vehicle Weaknesses
| Weakness | Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| Front Strut Top Mount: Knocking and Clicking Front strut top mounts wear prematurely and produce typical knocking and clicking when driving over bumps and during steering input. Replacing both sides costs €300–700; MOT-relevant. Symptoms: Knocking or clicking from the front suspension over bumps, changed steering feel, vibration in the steering wheel from 80,000 km | Medium |
Top Reported Issues
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Known Problems and Issues
A total of 85 weaknesses have been documented for the Audi TT 8J (2006–2014) — 76 engine-related and 9 vehicle-related. 6 problem engines: AXX (2.0L TFSI), CCZA (2.0L TFSI), CCZB (2.0L TFSI), CBBB (1.8L TFSI), BUB (2.0L TDI), CDAA (1.8L TFSI). Typical issues affect Suspension, Electronics, Steering, Body.
TT (BUB, 2008–2014) — Stay Away!: Oil pump: hex shaft breaks, Piston slap — 3.2 FSI TT, EGR valve and EGR cooler fouled. Power: 170 PS.
TT (AXX, 2006–2010) — Stay Away!: Becherstößel / Cam Follower Hochdruckpumpe, Ölpumpenmodul / Ausgleichswellen unzureichend, Becherstößel Hochdruckpumpe verschlissen. Power: 200 PS.
TT (DMSA, 2006–2010) — Be Careful: Ring Land Fracture — Piston Damage from High Ignition Pressure, Swirl Flap Screw Comes Loose — Engine Damage, Timing Chain Rattle — Cold-Start Rattle. Power: 250 PS.
TT (CCZA, 2008–2014) — Stay Away!: Massive Oil Consumption Due to Faulty Piston Rings, Timing Chain Stretched / Oil Pump Insufficient, Timing Chain Elongated / Chain Tensioner Defective. Power: 200 PS.
TT (CCZB, 2008–2014) — Stay Away!: Excessive Oil Consumption (Piston Rings), Timing Chain Tensioner Failure, Water Pump Leak / Failure. Power: 211 PS.
TT (CBBB, 2008–2014) — Stay Away!: Timing Chain Wear, Elevated Oil Consumption from Piston Rings, Water Pump Failure. Power: 160 PS.
TT (CDLF, 2008–2014) — Be Careful: High Oil Consumption (Piston Rings), Timing Chain Tensioner Weak, Oil Separator Membrane Torn. Power: 272 PS.
TT (CDAA, 2008–2014) — Stay Away!: Massive Oil Consumption (EA888 Gen1), Timing Chain Skips, Oil Separator Membrane Defective. Power: 160 PS.
TT (CEPA, 2009–2011) — Be Careful: Ring Land Fracture — Piston Cylinder 1, Tumble Flap Screw Falls into Combustion Chamber, Water Pump Housing Cracks — Coolant Loss. Power: 360 PS.
TT (CEPB, 2011–2014) — Be Careful: Ring Land Fracture — Piston Cylinder 1, Tumble Flap Screw Falls into Combustion Chamber, Water Pump Housing Cracks — Coolant Loss. Power: 360 PS.
What to watch out for with the Audi TT? See the detailed listing of all engine and vehicle weaknesses in the sections above.
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Last updated: February 2026 · All information without guarantee