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2012 Audi TT

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2012 TT.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic (S6)

The 2012 Audi TT is a passenger car paired with an S6 automatic transmission, delivering an EPA-estimated 26 combined mpg from its 23 city and 31 highway ratings. Routine maintenance for this platform requires 4.8 quarts of 5W-30 or 5W-40 API engine oil to ensure proper lubrication. When viewed against the model's broader complaint history from 2000 to 2013—which saw a peak of 132 complaints in 2001—the 2012 TT stands out as remarkably placid. With zero recalls and only a single owner complaint logged against the electrical system and exterior lighting, this model year matches the lowest-complaint year of 2007, marking it as an exceptionally stable point in the vehicle's history.

Model year2019 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2000

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity4.8 qtOEM · verified

Engine oil type5W-30 / 5W-40 APIOEM · verified

Lug nut torque89 ft-lbsOEM · verified

EPA fuel economy23/31/26 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 47 · 480 CCA battery, OE oil filter 06J115403Q. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 47 · 480 CCAOEM · verified

Tire sizeP245-40R18; S LINE, ROADSTER, TTS COUPE-P255-35R19OEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	06J115403Q
Engine air filter	1K0129620G
Fuel filter	1K0201051K
Spark plug	06H905621A alt 06H905601A
Battery	000915089BD alt 000915089G
Front wiper blades	8J1955425C alt 8J1955426C
Serpentine belt	06J260849D
Thermostat	06H121113B alt 06H121119E
Cabin air filter	1K1819669

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic (S6)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	168.9 in
Overall width	68.5 in
Overall height	55.9 in
Wheelbase	101.6 in
Curb weight	3461 lb
Track (front / rear)	59.8 / 58.3 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	60/40

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	23 / 31 / 26 mpg
Drivetrain	All-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuel	Premium Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the TT of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

3.6–4.5 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 3.60 sec — 2012 RS Coupe (Euro Spec)

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2012	RS Coupe (Euro Spec) 2.5L Turbo I-5	3.60 sec	12.10 sec	360 hp	AWD
2012	RS Coupe 2.5L Turbo I-5	4.00 sec	12.70 sec	360 hp	AWD
2012	RS Coupe 2.5L Turbo I-5	4.00 sec	12.60 sec	360 hp	AWD
2012	RS Coupe 2.5L Turbo I-5	4.20 sec	12.80 sec	360 hp	AWD
2012	RS Coupe 2.5L Turbo I-5	4.50 sec	12.80 sec	360 hp	AWD
2009	2.0T Quattro Coupe 2.0L Turbo I-4	5.70 sec	14.40 sec	200 hp	AWD
2008	3.2 Quattro Coupe 3.2L V6	5.10 sec	13.70 sec	250 hp	AWD
2008	3.2 Quattro Roadster 3.2L V6	5.70 sec	14.40 sec	250 hp	AWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 4.8 qt of 5W-30 / 5W-40 API engine oil, 75W-90 · GL-4 in the differential. Torque lug nuts to 89 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 18.4 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Differential Gear Oil	75W-90 · GL-4
Differential Gear Oil Capacity	2 Pints
Engine Oil	5W-30 · 5W-40 · API
Engine Oil Capacity	4.8 qt
Power Steering Fluid	USE AUDI PART NO. G002000 OR G004000

Engine torques

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	6.6 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	15.5 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	18.4 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs	17 ft-lbs
Engine Valve Cover Bolts	7.2

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts	89 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug	11.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug	Bevel box: 44.0, Haldex Clutch: 22.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-3-4-2
Spark Plug Manufacturer	Audi/VW
Spark Plug Torque	22 ft-lbs
Spark Plug Torque	22.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Oil Group	PAG
Standard BCI Group Number	47
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	480 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test	14.5 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	20-23 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature	188 °F

Brakes

Brake Application	WITH 16 inch ROTOR / WITH 17 inch ROTOR
Torque Caliper to Bracket	26 ft-lbs
Brake Application	WITH 1LK, 1LM, 1LN / WITH TTRS
Torque Caliper to Bracket	22 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	148 USE NEW BOLTS ONLY ft-lbs
Brake Application	WITH 16 inch ROTOR / WITH 17 inch ROTOR
Rotor Nominal Thickness From	0.472 in / 0.866 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To	0.472 in / 0.866 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Torque to Knuckle — tightening sequence 1 stages

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages

6 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90

6 ft. lbs

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

33 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90

33 ft. lbs

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

7 ft. lbs., step 2: 90

7 ft. lbs

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 5 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Use new bolts coated with clean engine oil. Tighten all bolts to finger tight then continue on with the following procedure.

1	30.0 ft. lbs.	30 ft. lbs
2	90 degrees	90 degrees
3	90 degrees	90 degrees
4	crankcase vent bolt pretighten to 6.0 ft. lbs.	6 ft. lbs
5	90 degrees	90 degrees

Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

44 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90

44 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter at 5,000 mi; spark plugs at 35,000 mi.

At 5,000 mi	Brake System (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Headlamp Washer Nozzle (inspect) · Headlamp Washer System (inspect fluid level) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 10,000 mi	Brake System (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Headlamp Washer Nozzle (inspect) · Headlamp Washer System (inspect fluid level) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (inspect)
At 15,000 mi	Air Conditioning Evaporator Case Drain (inspect) · Battery (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Door Hinge (lubricate) · Engine Assembly (leak inspection)
Every 20,000 mi	Air Conditioning Evaporator Case Drain (inspect) · Battery (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Door Hinge (lubricate) · Engine Assembly (leak inspection)
At 35,000 mi	Body Lock Cylinders (lubricate) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Hood Latch (lubricate) · Power Steering System (inspect fluid level) · Spark Plugs (replace) · Transfer Case Assembly (drain & refill)
Every 40,000 mi	Body Lock Cylinders (lubricate) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Hood Latch (lubricate) · Power Steering System (inspect fluid level) · Spark Plugs (replace) · Transfer Case Assembly (drain & refill)
At 55,000 mi	Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Air Filter Housing (clean)
Every 60,000 mi	Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Air Filter Housing (clean)
At 75,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2012 Audi TT sits at the tail end of a clear reliability arc: after the first-generation models (2000–2006) averaged dozens of complaints and multiple recalls annually, the second generation (2008 onward) saw complaints drop to single digits and recalls nearly vanish. The 2012 model year itself logged only 1 complaint and 0 recalls, matching the excellent 2011 and 2013 records. Its single complaint was in the electrical system/exterior lighting area, with no investigations or fire incidents reported. While the TSB count of 684 is the highest in the dataset, this likely reflects proactive technical bulletins rather than widespread owner issues, given the near-zero complaint rate. Overall, the 2012 Audi TT is a very good year to buy, as it represents the peak of the generation’s reliability with minimal reported problems.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

684

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

0 involved a crash · 0 a fire

Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

’00 ’01 ’02 ’03 ’04 ’05 ’06 ’07 ’08 ’09 ’10 ’11’12’13

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 1 complaints on record, top 1 components.

Electrical System,Exterior Lighting1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 684 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
TSB_2059335_7	2026-06-23	Electrical System	This bulletin provides information when there are noises from the area around the…
TSB_2082323_1	2026-06-10	Engine	This bulletin provides informaiton when the engine is not running smoothly, misfiring.
TSB_2052680_6	2026-06-04	Unknown Or Other	This Reporting Obligation requires technicains to contact the Technical Assistance Center…
AOS-26-25	2026-05-26	Unknown Or Other	This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the…
TSB_2022032_12	2026-04-30	Unknown Or Other	This bulletin provides diagnostic information for the vehicle locking system.

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Vehicles with shared specs

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Group 47 battery Vehicles taking 4.8 qt Engine oil filter 06J115403Q Engine air filter 1K0129620G Fuel filter 1K0201051K Spark plug 06H905621A

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2012 TT take?

4.8 qt of 5W-30 OR 5W-40 API MEETING VW SPECIFICATION VW50200, per the factory manual.

Does the 2012 TT have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the TT get?

EPA figures are 23 city / 31 highway / 26 combined mpg.