Audi R8 recalls
Recalls to 31 Oct 2026, from DVSA's file. Each recall shows its own launch date.
DVSA lists 6 safety recalls naming the Audi R8, launched from 2011 to 2026. Most recalls cover only cars built in certain dates or chassis number ranges, so check a specific car on GOV.UK's recall check.
Audi R8 recalls at a glance
- Recalls
- 6
- 2011 to 2026
- Latest recall
- 25 February 2026
- R/2026/089
Source: DVSA RecallsFile.csv, recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026, downloaded 31 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0.
Every Audi R8 recall
Newest first. The concern is the part or system affected, the defect is what can go wrong, and the remedy is what the manufacturer does to put it right.
Replacing Takata driver airbag
R/2026/089, launched 25 February 2026. Also covers the TT, Ttrs
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.
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.
R/2023/054, launched 1 February 2023. Also covers the TT
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.
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.
R/2023/123, launched 14 October 2022, 1 vehicle affected across the models it covers
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.
THE LEVEL OF OIL IN THE GEARBOX MAY BE INSUFFICIENT
R/2022/129, launched 13 April 2022, 1 vehicle affected across the models it covers
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.
POSSIBLE OIL LEAKAGE MAY OCCUR AT THE GEARBOX BREATHER
R/2018/255, launched 21 September 2018, 968 vehicles affected across the models it covers
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.
FUEL MAY LEAK
R/2011/100, launched 22 August 2011, 483 vehicles affected across the models it covers
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.
Source: DVSA RecallsFile.csv, recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026, downloaded 31 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0.
What to do next
If you own a Audi R8, check its registration on GOV.UK and ask a Audi dealer whether any recall work is outstanding. If you are buying one, ask the seller for proof the work was done, and run a Motoring Insider history check for finance, write-offs and the MOT history.