2011 Audi R8 Spyder recalls and problems

The 2011 Audi R8 Spyder has 1 recall and 1 owner complaint on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is suspension.

How the 2011 compares

Too few model years with complaints to compare.

1recalls

1complaints

0crashes

0fires

0injuries

7,366median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.

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1 recall

Fuel System

Aug 1, 2011 · NHTSA campaign 11V390000 · 920 vehicles

Problem: Volkswagen is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Audi R8 spyder vehicles manufactured from May 18, 2010, through June 22, 2011. The fuel supply line May contact and rub against the heat shield in the engine compartment. This could lead to a small fuel leak.

Original NHTSA wording

VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 AUDI R8 SPYDER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 18, 2010, THROUGH JUNE 22, 2011. THE FUEL SUPPLY LINE MAY CONTACT AND RUB AGAINST THE HEAT SHIELD IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THIS COULD LEAD TO A SMALL FUEL LEAK.

Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source could lead to a vehicle fire.

Original NHTSA wording

A FUEL LEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE FIRE.

Remedy & notes

Dealers will inspect the fuel line for damage and replace it if necessary free of charge. The safety recall began on August 22, 2011. Owners May contact Audi at 1-800-822-2834.

Volkswagen safety recall no. 20Q8/K1.owners May also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Suspension1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

2011 vs. other Audi R8 Spyder years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2011. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2011 Audi R8 Spyder have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2011 Audi R8 Spyder, the latest from Aug 1, 2011 (fuel system). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2011 Audi R8 Spyder?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention suspension (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.