2008 Audi R8 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Suspension (4) · Structure:body (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (359)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel 2024-02-09 · A7024882039016_2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information when there are noises in the instrument panel.
Equipment:electrical:navigational System(Global Positioning System) 2024-02-07 · A9124632044694_3 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information pertaining to mmi navigation database concerns.
Power Train:axle Assembly 2024-01-12 · A402469201714814 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information for when there is a chattering/skipping sensation in the front axle on tight turns.
Electrical System:adas:parking Assist:software 2023-12-21 · A912306202432310 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information when the parking assistance provides false warnings.
Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel 2023-11-16 · A9023562032113_8 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides general information about the outside air temperature reading.
Equipment 2023-11-07 · A0023812070568_2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information on the vas 611 015 pico-nvh tool for professional noise analysis.
Showing the 6 most recent of 359 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2019-08-06 · Structure:body · 57,160 mi“frame crack and structural damage. no accidents. normal driving conditions. frame should never crack under normal driving conditions without an accident. this is a known issue and audi failed to address it. i'm an attorney. i will be filing a lawsuit.…”
2016-04-02 · Suspension · 59,500 mi“i had shock failure recently while driving the car on the highway (very dangerous situation), luckily i was able to avoid a very serious accident. this matter was due to a known issue of audi's leaking magnetic shocks that has been a concern for 2008-2010 models with a "magnetic ride suspension" as per master audi service technicians. please see…”
2016-01-05 · Suspension“with just 20k miles and gentle driving, the magnetic ride shocks are now clunking and failing. there is no excuse for this on one of the highest performance vehicles made in the universe. audi and vw need to be held accountable for this, and up to now they have done nothing- which is no surprise with the ethics that they are known for.…”
2016-01-05 · Suspension · 45,000 mi“my rear shocks have failed in such a way as to make handling unpredictable and unsafe to drive. this is the 2nd such time they have failed in the same manner in under 45,000 miles. the fronts are also leaking but haven't completely failed as of yet. as of this failure i have replaced them with aftermarket units to prevent further damage.…”
2016-01-05 · Suspension · 52,000 mi“magnetic ride shock leaking prematurely. loss in handling characteristics of the behicle…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.