Audi
R8
Audi R8: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
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ClassTwo-seater
Model years (US)2008–2012, 2014–2018, 2020–2023
New registrations (EU)2007–2025
Recall dataNHTSA (United States)
Generations and technical specifications
Audi R8 (Type 4S)2014–2024
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | December 2014–2024 |
| Model years | 2016–2024 |
| Body styles | 2-door coupé 2-door convertible (spyder) |
| Layout | Longitudinal, Mid-engine, all-wheel drive Longitudinal, mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive (standard models) |
| Platform | Volkswagen Group Modular Sports System Platform |
| Engines | 5.2 L V10 FSI |
| Transmissions | 7-speed DL800 S-Tronic dual clutch |
| Wheelbase | 2,650 mm |
| Length | 4,426 mm |
| Width | 1,940 mm |
| Height | 1,240 mm |
| Kerb weight | Coupé: 1,695 kg Spyder: 1,795 kg V10 Plus Coupé: 1,645 kg V10 Plus Spyder: 1,695 kg RWS: 1,590 kg |
| Class | Sports car (S) |
| Assembly | Germany: Heilbronn (Audi Böllinger Höfe) |
| Designer | Florian Liese (2013) Manu Müller (facelift, 2018) |
Audi R8 (Type 42)2006–2015
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | June 2006 – August 2015 |
| Model years | 2007–2015 |
| Body styles | 2-door coupé 2-door convertible (spyder) |
| Engines | 4.2 L FSI DOHC V8 5.2 L FSI DOHC V10 |
| Transmissions | 6-speed Graziano manual 6-speed Graziano R-Tronic single-clutch automated manual 7-speed DL800 S-Tronic dual-clutch |
| Wheelbase | 2,650 mm |
| Length | V8 Coupé: 4,431 mm V10 Coupé: 4,435 mm V10 Spyder: 4,434 mm |
| Width | V8 Coupé & V10 Spyder: 1,904 mm V10 Coupé: 1,930 mm |
| Height | V8 Coupé: 1,249 mm V10 Coupé: 1,252 mm V10 Spyder: 1,244 mm |
| Kerb weight | V8 Coupé: 1,560–1,565 kg V10 Coupé: 1,620–1,625 kg V10 Spyder: 1,720–1,725 kg |
| Class | Sports car (S) |
| Assembly | Germany: Neckarsulm (2006–2015); Heilbronn (Audi Böllinger Höfe: 2014–2015) |
| Designer | Walter de Silva Frank Lamberty (2004) |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–2015, 2017–2018, 2020–2023 | 5.2 L, 10 cyl | 7-speed automated manual | All-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2018, 2021–2023 | 5.2 L, 10 cyl | 7-speed automated manual | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2010–2012, 2014–2015 | 4.2 L, 8 cyl | 6-speed manual | All-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2014–2015 | 4.2 L, 8 cyl | 7-speed automated manual | All-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2010–2012, 2014–2015 | 5.2 L, 10 cyl | 6-speed manual | All-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2010–2012 | 4.2 L, 8 cyl | 6-speed automated manual | All-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2010–2012 | 5.2 L, 10 cyl | 6-speed automated manual | All-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2008–2009 | 4.2 L, 8 cyl | 6-speed automatic | Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2008–2009 | 4.2 L, 8 cyl | 6-speed manual | Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–2015, 2017–2018, 2020–2023 | 5.2 L, 10 cyl · 7-speed automated manual · All-wheel drive | 13.8–15.7 L/100 km | 16.8–18.1 L/100 km | 10.7–13.1 L/100 km |
| 2018, 2021–2023 | 5.2 L, 10 cyl · 7-speed automated manual · Rear-wheel drive | 13.1–13.8 L/100 km | 16.8 L/100 km | 9.4–11.2 L/100 km |
| 2010–2012, 2014–2015 | 4.2 L, 8 cyl · 6-speed manual · All-wheel drive | 15.7–16.8 L/100 km | 19.6–21.4 L/100 km | 11.8–12.4 L/100 km |
| 2014–2015 | 4.2 L, 8 cyl · 7-speed automated manual · All-wheel drive | 13.8 L/100 km | 16.8 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km |
| 2010–2012, 2014–2015 | 5.2 L, 10 cyl · 6-speed manual · All-wheel drive | 15.7–16.8 L/100 km | 19.6 L/100 km | 11.8–12.4 L/100 km |
| 2010–2012 | 4.2 L, 8 cyl · 6-speed automated manual · All-wheel drive | 14.7–15.7 L/100 km | 18.1 L/100 km | 11.2–13.1 L/100 km |
| 2010–2012 | 5.2 L, 10 cyl · 6-speed automated manual · All-wheel drive | 14.7–15.7 L/100 km | 18.1 L/100 km | 11.8–12.4 L/100 km |
| 2008–2009 | 4.2 L, 8 cyl · 6-speed automatic · Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | 15.7 L/100 km | 18.1 L/100 km | 12.4–13.1 L/100 km |
| 2008–2009 | 4.2 L, 8 cyl · 6-speed manual · Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | 15.7 L/100 km | 18.1–19.6 L/100 km | 11.8–12.4 L/100 km |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
EU type-approval data
| Years | Powertrain | Engine | Power | Mass | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–2015, 2019–2025 | Petrol | 5204 cm³ | 419 kW (570 PS) | 1665–1825 kg | 290–312 g/km (WLTP) |
| 2019–2025 | Petrol | 5204 cm³ | 456 kW (620 PS) | 1670–1770 kg | 296–316 g/km (WLTP) |
| 2015–2022 | Petrol | 5204 cm³ | 397 kW (540 PS) | 1665–1795 kg | 289–312 g/km (WLTP) |
| 2015–2018 | Petrol | 5204 cm³ | 449 kW (610 PS) | 1630–1770 kg | 287–306 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2011–2016 | Petrol | 5204 cm³ | 386 kW (525 PS) | 1700–1820 kg | 305–346 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2011–2015 | Petrol | 4163 cm³ | 316 kW (430 PS) | 1640–1760 kg | 289–332 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2012–2015 | Petrol | 5204 cm³ | 404 kW (549 PS) | 1670 kg | 299 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2011–2014 | Petrol | 5204 cm³ | 412 kW (560 PS) | 1600–1715 kg | 323–332 g/km (NEDC) |
Years are registration years. Each range runs from the 10th to the 90th percentile of the values reported for new registrations; it is not an average. Mass is the mass in running order. For electric cars the power is the type-approval net power, which can be lower than the peak power in brochures.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | Two-seater |
| Model years in EPA data | 2008–2012, 2014–2015, 2017–2018, 2020–2023 |
| Powertrains | Petrol |
| Engine displacement | 4.2–5.2 L |
| Cylinders | 8, 10 |
| Transmission types | Automated manual, Manual, Automatic |
| Drive | All-wheel drive, Rear-wheel drive, Four-wheel or all-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (premium) |
| Configurations listed | 61 |
| Powertrains (EU) | Petrol |
| Engine displacement (EU) | 4,163–5,204 cm³ |
| Power (EU) | 316–456 kW (430–620 PS) |
| Mass in running order (EU) | 1,630–1,825 kg |
| Wheelbase (EU) | 2,650 mm |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2008–2012, 2014–2018, 2020–2023 |
| New registrations (EU) | 2007–2025 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 6 | 2008, 2009 |
| Body and structure | 3 | 2008, 2009 |
| Engine and cooling | 1 | 2009 |
| Airbags | 1 | 2018 |
| Other or unknown | 2 | 2009, 2020 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2008–2009, 2018, 2020: 13 complaints, 1 with a crash and 0 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.