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Audi R8 recalls

DVSA has published 6 safety recalls that name the Audi R8 since 2011, 4 of them since 2020. Between them they cover at least 2,130 UK vehicles of this model.

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All Audi R8 recalls, newest first

  1. R8, TT, TTRS · replacing takata driver airbag

    25 Feb 2026 · R/2026/089

    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.

    Fix: 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.

    676 vehicles · built 6 Oct 2014 to 2 Feb 2017

  2. R8, TT · 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.

    1 Feb 2023 · R/2023/054

    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.

    Fix: As a precautionary safety measure it is necessary to replace the airbag unit on the driver side.

    1 vehicle · built 12 Jul 2016 to 12 Jul 2016

  3. R8 · 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.

    14 Oct 2022 · R/2023/123

    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.

    Fix: Replace the front passenger airbag unit.

    1 vehicle

  4. R8 · the level of oil in the gearbox may be insufficient

    13 Apr 2022 · R/2022/129

    The level of oil in the gearbox may be insufficient.

    Fix: The gear oil level on the affected vehicles must be checked and topped up if necessary.

    1 vehicle · built 15 Jan 2021 to 15 Jan 2021

  5. R8 · possible oil leakage may occur at the gearbox breather

    21 Sep 2018 · R/2018/255

    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.

    Fix: On the vehicles affected the single breather pipe for the gearbox breather system must be replaced by a dual breather pipe.

    968 vehicles · built 1 Oct 2015 to 30 Nov 2017

  6. R8 · fuel may leak

    22 Aug 2011 · R/2011/100

    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.

    Fix: Inspection of fuel hose and replace if necessary.

    483 vehicles

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Source: DVSA recalls register, check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk, copy dated 6 Sep 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. A recall is listed here when DVSA names this model in it; the build dates on each recall say which cars it covers, and a registration check confirms your own.