Model year
2021 Audi R8
NHTSA lists 1 recall and 0 complaints for the 2021 Audi R8 (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 16–17 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $4,850–$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
22V225000 · Apr 6, 2022
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:LUBRICANT
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022 R8 Spyder and 2021-2022 R8 Coupe vehicles. The gearbox may have an insufficient amount of transmission oil, which can lead to clutch slippage, and in certain driving situations, a transmission oil leak.
Complaints
No complaints are listed for this name.
Investigations
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Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 DR AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| Coupe 2 DR RWD | 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 | — |
| Spyder C RWD | 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 (AM-S7) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 13 | 20 | 16 | — | — | $5,150 |
| R8 Spyder · 5.2L · Automatic (AM-S7) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 13 | 20 | 16 | — | — | $5,150 |
| R8 2WD · 5.2L · Automatic (AM-S7) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 14 | 23 | 17 | — | — | $4,850 |
| R8 Spyder 2WD · 5.2L · Automatic (AM-S7) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 14 | 23 | 17 | — | — | $4,850 |
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