Audi
R8
6 UK vehicle recalls on record for this model, listed most recent first.
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Audi R8
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Replacing Takata driver airbag
R/2026/089 · 25 Feb 2026
25 Feb 2026Defect
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.
Build window
Built 6 Oct 2014 – 2 Feb 2017
~676 vehicles affected
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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 · 1 Feb 2023
1 Feb 2023Defect
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.
Build window
Built 12 Jul 2016
~1 vehicles affected
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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 · 14 Oct 2022
14 Oct 2022Defect
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.
Build window
Affected build dates not specified
~1 vehicles affected
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THE LEVEL OF OIL IN THE GEARBOX MAY BE INSUFFICIENT
R/2022/129 · 13 Apr 2022
13 Apr 2022Defect
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.
Build window
Built 15 Jan 2021
~1 vehicles affected
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POSSIBLE OIL LEAKAGE MAY OCCUR AT THE GEARBOX BREATHER
R/2018/255 · 21 Sep 2018
21 Sep 2018Defect
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.
Build window
Built 1 Oct 2015 – 30 Nov 2017
~968 vehicles affected
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FUEL MAY LEAK
R/2011/100 · 22 Aug 2011
22 Aug 2011Defect
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.
Build window
Affected build dates not specified
~483 vehicles affected
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Last indexed: 2026-04-26.
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