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2008-2016 · 2 model years
Audi R8 Problems by year
Owners have filed 5 complaints about the Audi R8 across 2 model years, and it has 1 recall. The 2008 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (5). The most reported problem area is the suspension, followed by the body, doors & structure.
- Complaints
- 5
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
R8 complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common R8 problems
Audi R8 recalls 1
Latest R8 complaints
Frame crack and structural damage. No accidents. Normal driving conditions. Frame should never crack under normal driving conditions without an accident. This is a known issue and audi failed to address it. I'm an attorney. I will be filing a lawsuit.
I had shock failure recently while driving the car on the highway (very dangerous situation), luckily I was able to avoid a very serious accident. This matter was due to a known issue of audi's leaking magnetic shocks that has been a concern for 2008-2010 models with a "magnetic ride suspension" as per master audi service technicians. Please see other complaints for the same issue: 2008 audi r8 = http://goo.Gl/a1oiun 2009 audi r8 = http://goo.Gl/3p75ji action csc-10036971-4658 = http://goo.Gl/y5hlcg action...
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csc-10036488-9645 = http://goo.Gl/14vaw3 the magnetic ride shocks will prematurely leak oil which leads to suspension failure. Part of the function is to stiffen the suspension if switched into sport mode but the lack of oil fluid will prevent it to function properly. A similar issue occurred with audi rs4 and rs4 leaking shocks. I discovered this issue when I read about the common issue on nhtsa. Many more owners will not know of this common issue. Drivers do not expect premature suspension failure and it is a safety & hazard issue. Unknowing owners would expect the shocks to not fail and can safely go over bumps or pot holes without possibly losing control of the car. Moreover, failed shocks could cause structural damage to the car since it is absorbing all the vibrations. Cross reference: nhtsa id number: 10036971, 10036488
With just 20k miles and gentle driving, the magnetic ride shocks are now clunking and failing. There is no excuse for this on one of the highest performance vehicles made in the universe. Audi and vw need to be held accountable for this, and up to now they have done nothing- which is no surprise with the ethics that they are known for.
My rear shocks have failed in such a way as to make handling unpredictable and unsafe to drive. This is the 2nd such time they have failed in the same manner in under 45,000 miles. The fronts are also leaking but haven't completely failed as of yet. As of this failure I have replaced them with aftermarket units to prevent further damage.
Magnetic ride shock leaking prematurely. Loss in handling characteristics of the behicle
Questions about the Audi R8
Which Audi R8 years have the most problems?
By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 2008 (5). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 2008 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.
What are the most common Audi R8 problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the suspension (4), body, doors & structure (1) most often.
How many recalls does the Audi R8 have?
NHTSA lists 1 recall across all Audi R8 model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data