2009 Audi R8 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other R8 years
- Not enough data 1st of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Audi R8. That is the most of any R8 model year in the database (8 years). The most reported problem area is structure (2 complaints, 33%), typically at around 39,500 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 6owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2009 Audi R8 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 2 | 33% | 39,500 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 33% | 20,750 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 17% | 18,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2009 Audi R8 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2009 Audi R8.
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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
For the years 2008-2010 audi r8 models are prone to experiencing structural failure of the frame. I don't know what to do . I saw the previous recalls for the vehicle and it has never repaired to get the reenforced frame structure. I haven't been in an accident and now i'm finding out that the…
The 2008 through 2010 models are prone to experiencing structural failure of the frame (i.e. Cracking) near the front strut tower. This problem appears to affect a large number of r8s manufactured during this period and presents a potential safety issue. Audi has tacitly acknowledged the issue…
I was driving under normal conditions, hit a pot hole. Not a huge pothole but jarred the car. Again, under normal driving conditions. When the car was on the lift to replace the leaking suspension that plagues these cars i found the frame of the car had severe cracks in it. Structural cracks. *tr
The magnetic ride shocks will prematurely leak oil which leads to suspension failure. Part of the function is to stiffen the suspension if switched into sport mode but the lack of oil fluid will prevent it to function properly. A similar issue occurred with audi rs4 and rs4 leaking shocks. Owners…
Leaking magnetic shocks
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Audi R8?
Owners most often report structure, suspension, engine problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2009 Audi R8?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2009 Audi R8 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other R8 model years, the 2009 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.