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Audi R8 safety recalls

Every road vehicle recall DVSA lists for the Audi R8 since 1992: what the problem is, how it is put right, how many vehicles it covers and when they were built. Newest first.

Recalls for the Audi R8. Also see car recalls by year and make.

Last updated
Records analysed
6 recalls matched to this model
Methodology
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  • Recalls since 1992 6 launched 2011 to 2026
  • Most recent 25 February 2026 DVSA recall R/2026/089
  • Recalls 2016 to 2025 4 launched in those ten years
  • Busiest year 2022 2 recalls launched

Does a recall affect your Audi R8?

Not every Audi R8 is affected. Each recall covers cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, which DVSA’s file does not list in full. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check with its registration, or ask the manufacturer or a dealer, who can check the VIN.

Audi R8 recalls by year

Recalls launched each year, 2011 to 2026

2022 had the most, with 2. 2026 runs to 14 September 2026. A count of recalls is not a measure of safety: one recall can cover a handful of cars or tens of thousands.

Audi R8 safety recalls by year of launch
Year Recalls
’11 1
’12 0
’13 0
’14 0
’15 0
’16 0
’17 0
’18 1
’19 0
’20 0
’21 0
’22 2
’23 1
’24 0
’25 0
’26 1

Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated

Every Audi R8 recall, newest first

2026 1 recall

Replacing Takata driver airbag

Launched 25 February 2026 DVSA recall R/2026/089 Manufacturer ref. 69S8

Defect
The safety of our customers and the reliability and long-term service life of our models represent our top priority. For this reason Audi conducts programmes to constantly monitor the quality of its products.Extensive analyses have found that the gas generator housing for your vehicle’s front airbag may in extremely rare cases be overloaded and even burst when the front airbag is triggered. If this were to happen small metal parts could become dislodged from the housing and potentially cause life-threatening injury to a vehicle occupant.
Remedy
As a precautionary safety measure it is necessary to replace the airbag unit. The work required will take approximately two hours and will of course be performed free of charge. Please note for organisational reasons the Audi Centre may require your vehicle for longer they will advise you of this at the point of booking.
Vehicles affected
676 R8 vehicles
Built
6 Oct 2014 to 2 Feb 2017
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2023 1 recall

If a front airbag is deployed it is possible that the gas generator housing in which the propellant is generated may burst on vehicles manufactured within a limited period.

Launched 1 February 2023 DVSA recall R/2023/054 Manufacturer ref. 69ER

Defect
If a front airbag is deployed it is possible that the gas generator housing in which the propellant is generated may burst on vehicles manufactured within a limited period.
Remedy
As a precautionary safety measure it is necessary to replace the airbag unit on the driver side.
Vehicles affected
1 R8 vehicle
Built
12 Jul 2016
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2022 2 recalls

The airbag gas generator on the passenger side of an affected vehicle could burst in the event of an accident in which the airbag is triggered.

Launched 14 October 2022 DVSA recall R/2023/123 Manufacturer ref. 69DY

Defect
The airbag gas generator on the passenger side of an affected vehicle could burst in the event of an accident in which the airbag is triggered.
Remedy
Replace the front passenger airbag unit.
Vehicles affected
1 R8 vehicle
Built
Build dates not given

The level of oil in the gearbox may be insufficient

Launched 13 April 2022 DVSA recall R/2022/129 Manufacturer ref. 37O1

Defect
The level of oil in the gearbox may be insufficient.
Remedy
The gear oil level on the affected vehicles must be checked and topped up if necessary.
Vehicles affected
1 R8 vehicle
Built
15 Jan 2021

2018 1 recall

Possible oil leakage may occur at the gearbox breather

Launched 21 September 2018 DVSA recall R/2018/255 Manufacturer ref. 34J1

Defect
it is possible that oil leakage may occur at the gearbox breather when the vehicle is being driven on a racetrack and extreme driving manoeuvres are being undertaken. As a result smoke may be produced and a vehicle fire cannot be ruled out.
Remedy
On the vehicles affected the single breather pipe for the gearbox breather system must be replaced by a dual breather pipe.
Vehicles affected
968 R8 vehicles
Built
1 Oct 2015 to 30 Nov 2017

2011 1 recall

Fuel may leak

Launched 22 August 2011 DVSA recall R/2011/100 Manufacturer ref. 20Q8

Defect
Fuel hose may come into contact with the heat shield. This could cause damage to the fuel hose in isolated cases can lead to fuel leaks.
Remedy
Inspection of fuel hose and replace if necessary.
Vehicles affected
483 R8 vehicles
Built
Build dates not given

Data sources and methodology

Datasets used on this page
Figures Source Period Records Updated
Safety recalls Vehicle safety recalls Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Derived statistics UK Motoring 		January 1992 to September 2026 6 recalls matched to this model 15 September 2026
  • Road vehicle recalls (DVSA numbers starting R/) whose model names match the Audi R8. DVSA records some recalls under a range or chassis name we cannot match, so this list may be incomplete.
  • Vehicles affected is the number the manufacturer reported to DVSA. When one recall covers several models, DVSA often gives only the total.
  • Build dates are the periods the manufacturer gave. Some recalls have none. VINs are not shown.
  • Concerns written in capitals have been put in sentence case, and apostrophes lost in DVSA’s file have been put back. The text is otherwise DVSA’s.
How we calculate these figures All data sources

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