Model year
2020 Audi R8
NHTSA lists 0 recalls and 1 complaint for the 2020 Audi R8 (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are UNKNOWN OR OTHER (1). NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 16 mpg combined (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $5,150, 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
Recalls
No recalls are listed for this name in the matched NHTSA file.
Complaints
1 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 0, fire flag on 0, injury field 0, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
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 | — |
| Spyder C 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 AWD · 5.2L · Automatic (AM-S7) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 13 | 20 | 16 | — | — | $5,150 |
| R8 Spyder AWD · 5.2L · Automatic (AM-S7) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 13 | 20 | 16 | — | — | $5,150 |
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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 2020 Audi R8 at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.