2018 Audi R8 Spyder Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2018 Audi R8 Spyder. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2018 Audi R8 Spyder
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Automatic transmission (power train)
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Audi R8 Spyder and R8 Coupe vehicles. Transmission fluid may leak from the gearbox ventilation hose after certain high speed and maneuvering situations.
Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the single gearbox ventilation hose with a double ventilation hose, free of charge. The recall began October 18, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at…
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2018 Audi R8 Spyder. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2018 Audi R8 (R8 AWD, R8 RWD, R8 Spyder AWD, R8 Spyder RWD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 17–18 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 14 / 22–25 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Two Seaters |
| Engine | 10 cyl, 5.2 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (AM-S7) |
Compare Audi R8 Spyder model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Audi R8 Spyder model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 Audi R8 Spyder | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 Audi R8 Spyder | 2 | 0 |
| 2018 Audi R8 Spyder | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2018 Audi R8 Spyder
How do I know if my 2018 Audi R8 Spyder has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2018 Audi R8 Spyder; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Audi dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 18V639000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Audi models
- A42,895 complaints
- A61,658 complaints
- Q51,342 complaints
- Q71,047 complaints
- A3731 complaints
- S4588 complaints
- A5325 complaints
- TT319 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.