2018 Audi R8 Spyder Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other R8 Spyder years
- Not enough data 2nd of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 2018 Audi R8 Spyder so far. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 0owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
2018 Audi R8 Spyder recalls (1)
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Power train:automatic transmission
Problem: 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.
Risk: If leaked transmission fluid contacts hot engine parts, it can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Other Audi R8 Spyder years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 R8 Spyder | 0 | 2 |
| 2011 R8 Spyder | 1 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Audi R8 Spyder?
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.
Was there a recall on the 2018 Audi R8 Spyder?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2018 Audi R8 Spyder a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other R8 Spyder model years, the 2018 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.