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Audi R8: recalls and fuel economy
2recall campaigns (model years 2010+)
0with a "do not drive" advisory
0with a "park outside" advisory
Counts come from NHTSA's recall file and include every version NHTSA lists under this model family (see how we group models). To see whether your car still needs a repair, check its VIN or use NHTSA's VIN lookup.
Recall campaigns by model year
EPA fuel economy and yearly fuel cost
| Model year | Fuel | Combined | EPA yearly fuel cost | Versions |
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| 2010 | Premium Gasoline | 15–16 MPG | $5,150–$5,500 | 4 |
| 2011 | Premium Gasoline | 14–16 MPG | $5,150–$5,850 | 4 |
| 2012 | Premium Gasoline | 14–16 MPG | $5,150–$5,850 | 4 |
| 2014 | Premium Gasoline | 14–17 MPG | $4,850–$5,850 | 4 |
| 2015 | Premium Gasoline | 14–17 MPG | $4,850–$5,850 | 4 |
| 2017 | Premium Gasoline | 17 MPG | $4,850 | 1 |
| 2018 | Premium Gasoline | 17–18 MPG | $4,550–$4,850 | 4 |
| 2020 | Premium Gasoline | 16 MPG | $5,150 | 2 |
| 2021 | Premium Gasoline | 16–17 MPG | $4,850–$5,150 | 4 |
| 2022 | Premium Gasoline | 15–17 MPG | $4,850–$5,500 | 4 |
| 2023 | Premium Gasoline | 15–17 MPG | $4,850–$5,500 | 5 |
Ranges cover the engine, drivetrain and trim versions EPA rates for that year. Yearly fuel cost is EPA's own estimate, based on 15,000 miles a year and EPA's projected fuel price; your cost will differ.
All recall campaigns, newest first
Air Bags · about 1,216 vehicles in the whole campaign (all models)
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016 Audi TT Roadster, TT Coupe, S3 Sedan, R8 Coupe, A3 Sedan, A3 Etron, A3 Cabriolet, 2016 Golf Sportwagen, Golf R, Golf GTI, Golf A7, and E Golf vehicles. During air bag deployment, the front passenger air bag may explode or deploy improperly.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in serious injury or death. An improper air bag deployment may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing their risk of injury…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the front-passenger air bag module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 16, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Audi's customer…
Power Train · about 8 vehicles in the whole campaign (all models)
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022 R8 Spyder and 2021-2022 R8 Coupe vehicles. The gearbox may have an insufficient amount of transmission oil, which can lead to clutch slippage, and in certain driving situations, a transmission oil leak.
Risk: Clutch slippage can cause a loss of drive power and increase the risk of a crash. A transmission oil leak in the presence of hot exhaust components can increase the risk of fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and correct the transmission oil level, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 22, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number…
Summaries are NHTSA's own text, shortened. Read the full notice on NHTSA's site via the campaign number.