Audi R8 years to avoid
No model year of the Audi R8 stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Audi R8 years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Audi R8 complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Audi R8 problems
All model years combined.
- Suspension6
- Body3
- Engine2
- Airbags1
Audi R8 problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | - | 1 | 0 | 0 | |||
| 2018 | - | 1 | Airbags | 0 | 1 | ||
| 2015 | - | 1 | Engine | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2009 | - | 6 | Body | 29,000 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2008 | - | 5 | Suspension | 0 | 0 |
Recalls 2
Questions about the Audi R8
What years of the Audi R8 should you avoid?
No single model year of the Audi R8 has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Audi R8?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Audi R8?
Suspension, with 6 complaints across all years, followed by body (3) and engine (2).
How many recalls does the Audi R8 have?
2 recalls between 2008 and 2020. The 2022 model year has the most, with 1.
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