2018 Audi R8 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Mar 18, 2024 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other R8 years
Not enough data 3rd of 8 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2018 Audi R8. That ranks 3rd out of 8 R8 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (1 complaints, 100%). Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2018 Audi R8 problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Air Bags1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Air Bags1100%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

2018 Audi R8 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2018 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.

The car was involved in a fatal crash where the side impact airbag (side of fatality) failed to deploy and the EDR failed to fully comply with Part 563 requirements. All other airbags and rollover system deployed but the EDR recorded only the deployment of the side impact airbag on the driver side…

Air Bags · received Mar 18, 2024 · NHTSA complaint 11577929

Other Audi R8 years

← 2016 R8 · 2020 R8 →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2022 R801
2021 R801
2020 R810
201810
2016 R801
2015 R810
2009 R860
2008 R850

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2018 Audi R8?

Owners most often report air bags problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2018 Audi R8?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2018 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 2018 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.