- The problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016 Audi TT Roadster, TT Coupe, S3 Sedan, R8 Coupe, A3 Sedan, A3 Etron, A3 Cabriolet, 2016 Golf Sportwagen, Golf R, Golf GTI, Golf A7, and E Golf vehicles. During air bag deployment, the front passenger air bag may explode or deploy improperly.
- The risk
- An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in serious injury or death. An improper air bag deployment may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing their risk of injury in a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the front-passenger air bag module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 16, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69DY and 61C1.
Vehicle safety record
2016 Audi R8 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2016 Audi R8 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in July 2022 for the inflator module.
NHTSA data checked
Rated once enough R8 years are on file
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2016 Audi R8 recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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No complaints about the 2016 Audi R8 yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Audi R8: every year compared
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 0 | 1 | - |
2016 Audi R8 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Audi R8 | 0 | 1 | - | |
| 2016 Chevrolet Corvette | 105 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT | 6 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 2016 Ferrari 488 GTB | 2 | 5 | C | Compare |
| 2016 McLaren 720S | 0 | 1 | B | Compare |
| 2016 Porsche 911 | 0 | 2 | B | Compare |
| 2016 Lamborghini Huracan | 0 | 2 | B | Compare |
| 2016 Lamborghini Aventador | 0 | 3 | C | Compare |
| 2016 Audi A3 | 115 | 3 | F | Compare |
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Questions about the 2016 Audi R8
Does the 2016 Audi R8 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2016 Audi R8: inflator module (July 2022). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2016 Audi R8 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
What should I do if my 2016 Audi R8 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data