| Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Mfr Report Date | 20151207 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 18V639000 |
| Summary | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Audi R8 Spyder and R8 Coupe vehicles. Transmission fluid may leak from the gearbox ventilation hose after certain high speed and maneuvering situations. |
| Consequence | If leaked transmission fluid contacts hot engine parts, it can increase the risk of a fire. |
| Remedy | Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the single gearbox ventilation hose with a double ventilation hose, free of charge. The recall began October 18, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 34J1. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
Data updated January 2023
2018 Audi R8 Recall FAQs (show)
Q: Does the 2018 Audi R8 have any vehicle recalls?
A: Yes, the 2018 Audi R8 has atleast 1 recall.Q: What are the 2018 Audi R8 recalls?
A: The 2018 Audi R8 recalls include: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.
A: Yes, the 2018 Audi R8 has atleast 1 recall.Q: What are the 2018 Audi R8 recalls?
A: The 2018 Audi R8 recalls include: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.