NHTSA recalls & complaints · 2011–2018

Audi R8 Spyder recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint for the Audi R8 Spyder, covering model years 2011 to 2018. Suspension is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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3 recall campaigns on file
1 owner complaint (unverified reports to NHTSA)
3 model years with data (2011–2018)

top component: Suspension (1 complaint)
latest recall 19V014000 (reported Jan 11, 2019)

0 complaints reporting a crash (0.0%)
0 complaints reporting a fire (0.0%)
0 complaints reporting an injury (0.0%)
0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Audi R8 Spyder complaints by model year

1 model year · NHTSA complaints

All 1 complaints are for the 2011 model year.

Audi R8 Spyder complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death

Audi R8 Spyder complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model year	Complaints	Reporting a crash	Reporting a fire	Reporting an injury	Reporting a death
2011	1	0	0	0	0

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Audi R8 Spyder components

top 1 · NHTSA categories

Suspension is the component named most often, in 1 complaint (100.0% of all 1).

Components named most often in Audi R8 Spyder complaints (top 1)

Components named most often in Audi R8 Spyder complaints (top 1)
Component	Complaints	Share of complaints
Suspension	1	100.0%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Audi R8 Spyder recalls

3 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name R8 Spyder, newest first. The 3 campaigns cover model years 2011 to 2018. The 2017 model year appears in the most campaigns (2).

3 recall campaigns

Audi R8 Spyder recall campaigns covering each model year
Decade	Years ending in 0	Years ending in 1	Years ending in 2	Years ending in 3	Years ending in 4	Years ending in 5	Years ending in 6	Years ending in 7	Years ending in 8	Years ending in 9
2010s		2011: 1 campaign	2012: no campaigns	2013: no campaigns	2014: no campaigns	2015: no campaigns	2016: no campaigns	2017: 2 campaigns	2018: 1 campaign

Highlighted: the model year with the most campaigns.

NHTSA campaign 19V014000
Reported Jan 11, 2019
Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module
Model year 2017
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015 Passat, 2015-2016 Eos, 2015-2017 CC, 2016-2017 TT Roadster, TT Coupe, 2017 Audi R8 Coupe, and R8 Spyder vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.
Consequence:
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy:
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator with an alternative inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 4, 2019. Volkswagen owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298; Audi owners may contact Audi at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69S8 (Audi) and 69Y5 (Volkswagen).
Filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
NHTSA campaign 18V639000
Reported Sep 17, 2018
Power Train › Automatic Transmission
Model years 2017–2018
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Audi R8 Spyder and R8 Coupe vehicles. Transmission fluid may leak from the gearbox ventilation hose after certain high speed and maneuvering situations.
Consequence:
If leaked transmission fluid contacts hot engine parts, it can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy:
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the single gearbox ventilation hose with a double ventilation hose, free of charge. The recall began October 18, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 34J1.
Filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
NHTSA campaign 11V390000
Reported Aug 1, 2011
Fuel System, Other › Delivery › Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
Model year 2011
Volkswagen is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Audi R8 Spyder vehicles manufactured from May 18, 2010, through June 22, 2011. The fuel supply line may contact and rub against the heat shield in the engine compartment. This could lead to a small fuel leak.
Consequence:
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source could lead to a vehicle fire.
Remedy:
Dealers will inspect the fuel line for damage and replace it if necessary free of charge. The safety recall began on August 22, 2011. Owners may contact Audi at 1-800-822-2834.
Filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it; older campaigns, which NHTSA stores in capital letters, are shown in sentence case. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means

What each recall field means
Field	What it tells you
Campaign number	NHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
Component	The system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
Summary	What the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
Consequence	The safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
Remedy	What the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.

Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Audi R8 Spyder questions

4 questions

How many recalls does the Audi R8 Spyder have?

NHTSA lists 3 vehicle recall campaigns for the Audi R8 Spyder, covering model years 2011 to 2018. The most recent, 19V014000, was reported on January 11, 2019 and is filed under “Air bags”. The 2017 model year is covered by the most campaigns (2).

What is the most common Audi R8 Spyder complaint?

Suspension is the component named most often: 1 complaint, or 100.0% of all 1. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Audi R8 Spyder?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Audi dealer.

How many Audi R8 Spyder complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 1 complaint, 0 report a crash, 0 a fire, 0 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

8 models · most complaints first

The Audi models with the most NHTSA complaints, and the Audi VIN decoder with every Audi model page, WMI code and VIN note.

Audi A4 1995–2024 · 27 recalls · 2,893 complaints
Audi A6 1995–2026 · 54 recalls · 1,656 complaints
Audi Q5 2008–2026 · 33 recalls · 1,337 complaints
Audi Q7 2007–2026 · 32 recalls · 1,042 complaints
Audi A3 2001–2025 · 20 recalls · 728 complaints
Audi S4 1995–2022 · 15 recalls · 560 complaints
Audi A5 2008–2026 · 19 recalls · 325 complaints
Audi TT 2000–2023 · 12 recalls · 319 complaints

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.