Model year
2012 Audi R8
NHTSA does not list the EPA model name R8 for 2012. Under the matched name R8 GT SPYDER, NHTSA lists 1 recall and 0 complaints (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 14–16 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $5,150–$5,850, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2008 5 complaints
- 2009 6 complaints
- 2010 0 complaints
- 2011 0 complaints
- 2012 0 complaints
- 2014 0 complaints
- 2015 1 complaints
- 2017 0 complaints
- 2018 1 complaints
- 2020 1 complaints
- 2021 0 complaints
- 2022 0 complaints
- 2023 0 complaints
Matched NHTSA names
The EPA model name is not itself a name in the NHTSA file for 2012. The counts in the answer are the sum of the names below. Overlap between those names is not removed.
| NHTSA name | Recalls | Complaints | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| R8 GT SPYDER | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Recalls for R8 GT SPYDER
11V390000 · Aug 1, 2011
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
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.
Complaints for R8 GT SPYDER
No complaints are listed for this name.
Investigations for R8 GT SPYDER
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 DR AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R8 · 5.2L · Automatic (AM6) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 13 | 19 | 15 | — | — | $5,500 |
| R8 · 5.2L · Manual 6-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 12 | 19 | 14 | — | — | $5,850 |
| R8 · 4.2L · Automatic (AM6) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 13 | 21 | 16 | — | — | $5,150 |
| R8 · 4.2L · Manual 6-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 11 | 20 | 14 | — | — | $5,850 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2012 Audi R8 at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.