Audi R8 recalls and complaints by year

Comprehensive recall and complaint data for the Audi R8, sourced from official National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) records.

Last updated: 2025-12-22 (NHTSA data snapshot)

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At a Glance

Total Recalls 3

Total Complaints 14

Years Covered 2008–2022

Stats focus on model years from 1960 onwards. Earlier years appear in the detailed table below where data exists.

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Key Takeaways

A quick scan of where recalls and complaints concentrate for the Audi R8, based on aggregated NHTSA counts and campaign metadata.

Coverage spans model years 2008–2022 with 3 recall campaigns and 14 complaints in NHTSA data.
Years with the most recall activity: 2022 (1), 2021 (1), and 2016 (1).
Years with the most complaint volume: 2009 (6), 2008 (5), and 2020 (1).
Top recall themes: Airbags and Powertrain.
Most reported complaint areas (across all years): Suspension, Structure:body, Engine.
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Recall Themes

Instead of listing long campaign narratives, this groups recall campaigns into a few recurring areas. Each theme links back to official notices as evidence.

Airbags

1 campaign · Years: 2016

These campaigns relate to airbag system components and deployment/airbag readiness issues.

Official notices (evidence):

22V543000 · Air bags: Inflator module

Powertrain

1 campaign · Years: 2021–2022

These campaigns relate to drivetrain or transmission components that can affect shifting, power delivery, or control.

Official notices (evidence):

22V225000 · Power train: Lubricant

Most Reported Issues

Across all model years, the most frequently reported areas for the Audi R8 in NHTSA complaint data are Suspension, Structure:body, Engine.

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Year-by-Year Overview

Each row shows how often this model appears in NHTSA recalls and consumer complaints for a given model year. These are counts of campaigns and complaints, not risk predictions.

Model Year	Recalls	Complaints	Details
2022	1	0	Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary.
2021	1	0	Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary.
2020	0	1	Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
2018	0	1	Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued. Top complaint areas: Air bags.
2016	1	0	Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary.
2015	0	1	Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued. Top complaint areas: Engine and engine cooling.
2009	0	6	Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued. Top complaint areas: Suspension, Structure:body, Engine.
2008	0	5	Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued. Top complaint areas: Suspension, Structure:body.

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Recall Evidence by Year

A compact evidence view of recall campaigns that include this model. The default text is an original summary line, with official notice text available on demand.

Most common areas involved: Power train and Air bags

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2022

Power train: Lubricant: Safety recall involving the power train area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
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Summary: 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.

2021

Power train: Lubricant: Safety recall involving the power train area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
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Summary: 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.

2016

Air bags: Inflator module: Safety recall involving the air bags area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
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Summary: 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 de

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