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Audi R8
Model Overview
The R8 is Audi's most exciting sports car, an exotic, mid-engined two-seater that came to be thanks to Audi's corporate ties to Lamborghini. But the R8 is no rebadged Lambo. It wears Audi styling cues proudly, like a large single-frame grille, and the LED lighting that spawned a new trend in the 2000s. Despite performance and looks that can keep up with some of the world's most exotic models, the R8 is a relative bargain.
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Reviews and News
Owner Scores
Comfort
8
Performance
9
Fuel Economy
7
Interior Design
9
Exterior Styling
10
Reliability
9
Owner Reviews
Car_Finatic
Audi R8 Spyder is awesome!
January 22, 2018
Overall Score
My experience with this car has been great so far, It looks awesome from both inside and out and it's super fast! Just a terrific car in general!
Comfort
10
Performance
10
Fuel Economy
6
Interior Design
10
Exterior Styling
10
Reliability
8
Recall Information
* Data provided by Transport Canada
Recall number
Recall date
System affected
Model year(s) affected
Recall number
2019-002
Recall date
2019-01-03
System affected
Airbag
Model year(s) affected
2017
Manufacturer Recall Number:
69S8 / 69Y5
Units Affected:
9,527
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
On certain vehicles, long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, may eventually degrade the propellant contained in the driver-front airbag. This could cause the airbag to deploy with more force than normal. If the airbag inflator ruptures, fragments could be propelled toward vehicle occupants or cause damage to the airbag assembly, preventing its proper function.
Safety Risk:
If the vehicle is involved in a crash requiring an airbag deployment, the airbag inflator could rupture and create a risk of injury.
Corrective Actions:
Owners will be notified by mail and instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer to have the driver-front airbag inflator replaced.
Note: The Canadian climate results in the propellant degrading slowly. This recall is being conducted as a precaution to address future risk. It is expected that all airbag inflators will be replaced before their function would be affected.
Recall number
2018-512
Recall date
2018-09-17
System affected
Powertrain
Model year(s) affected
2017 2018
Manufacturer Recall Number:
34J1
Units Affected:
490
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, transmission fluid could leak from the gearbox ventilation hose during extreme (race track) driving conditions. If the transmission fluid contacts hot engine parts it could ignite, resulting in smoke and possibly a fire which could cause injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace the single gearbox ventilation hose with a double ventilation hose.
Recall number
2011-280
Recall date
2011-08-01
System affected
Fuel Supply
Model year(s) affected
2011 2012
Manufacturer Recall Number:
20Q8/K1
Units Affected:
100
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain Audi R8 Spyder, the fuel supply line may contact and rub against the heat shield in the engine compartment. This could cause a fuel leak which, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will inspect the fuel line for damage and replace it if necessary. Dealers will also inspect and, as needed, adjust the position of the fuel line and heat shield in order to ensure correct clearance between the two.
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