Model year record

2011 Audi R8 Spyder recalls & problems

The 2011 Audi R8 Spyder has 1 safety recall and 1 owner complaint on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is suspension (1 complaint).

Recalls1safety recalls

Complaints1filed by owners

Crashes · fires0 · 0reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

Fuel system, otherAug 1, 2011

Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 11V390000920 vehicles

Problem: 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.
Risk: A FUEL LEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE FIRE.
Fix: 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.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Crash test ratings

2011 Audi R8 Spyder C AWD

OverallNot Rated

Frontal crash	Not Rated
Side crash	Not Rated
Rollover	Not Rated

2011 Audi R8 Spyder C AWD

OverallNot Rated

Frontal crash	Not Rated
Side crash	Not Rated
Rollover	Not Rated

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.

Fuel economy

R8 Spyder

16mpg combined

City / highway	13 / 21 mpg
Fuel	Premium Gasoline

4.2 L · 8 cyl · Automatic (AM6) · All-Wheel Drive · about $5,150/year to fuel

R8 Spyder

15mpg combined

City / highway	13 / 19 mpg
Fuel	Premium Gasoline

5.2 L · 10 cyl · Automatic (AM6) · All-Wheel Drive · about $5,500/year to fuel

R8 Spyder

14mpg combined

City / highway	12 / 19 mpg
Fuel	Premium Gasoline

5.2 L · 10 cyl · Manual 6-spd · All-Wheel Drive · about $5,850/year to fuel

R8 Spyder

14mpg combined

City / highway	11 / 20 mpg
Fuel	Premium Gasoline

4.2 L · 8 cyl · Manual 6-spd · All-Wheel Drive · about $5,850/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Injuries	Typical mileage*
SuspensionFront › Control arm › Lower arm	1	0	0	0	—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower arm
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 AUDI R8 SPYDER. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 10 MPH WHEN THE REAR DRIVER SIDE LOWER CONTROL ARM FRACTURED, CAUSING THE CONTACT TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER HOWEVER, THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE DEALER REPLACED ALL FOUR LOWER CONTROL ARMS ON THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 7,366. *JS
Mar 18, 2012 · 7,366 miles

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.