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2018 Audi R8 Spyder recalls & problems

The 2018 Audi R8 Spyder has 1 safety recall and 0 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.

Recalls1safety recalls
Complaints0filed by owners
Crashes · fires0 · 0reported in complaints
Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

Power trainSep 17, 2018

Automatic transmission

Recall 18V6390001,916 vehicles

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.

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

2018 Audi R8 Spyder C AWD

OverallNot Rated
Frontal crashNot Rated
Side crashNot Rated
RolloverNot Rated

2018 Audi R8 Spyder C AWD

OverallNot Rated
Frontal crashNot Rated
Side crashNot Rated
RolloverNot 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 RWD

18mpg combined
City / highway14 / 25 mpg
FuelPremium Gasoline

5.2 L · 10 cyl · Automatic (AM-S7) · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $4,550/year to fuel

R8 Spyder AWD

17mpg combined
City / highway14 / 22 mpg
FuelPremium Gasoline

5.2 L · 10 cyl · Automatic (AM-S7) · All-Wheel Drive · about $4,850/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.