The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·18V639000·Announced 2018-09-17

Audi Recalls 2017-2018 R8 Vehicles Due to Transmission Fluid Leak Fire Risk

Volkswagen Group of America is recalling 2017-2018 Audi R8 Spyder and Coupe vehicles because transmission fluid may leak from the gearbox ventilation hose, creating a fire risk if it contacts hot engine parts.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk of fire, which is a significant injury/property-damage hazard, meeting the criteria for a Severe (Score 4) classification under the NHTSA rubric.

Plain-English summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2017-2018 Audi R8 Spyder and R8 Coupe vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where transmission fluid may leak from the gearbox ventilation hose after certain high-speed and maneuvering situations.

If the leaked transmission fluid comes into contact with hot engine parts, it can increase the risk of a fire. The recall covers 1,916 vehicles in the United States.

Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the single gearbox ventilation hose with a double ventilation hose free of charge. The recall began on October 18, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
AUDI R8 SPYDER
Brand
AUDI
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Transmission
Hazard
Affected units
1,916

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • R8 SPYDER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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