2009 Audi R8 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Suspension (2) · Structure:body (2) · Engine (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (429)
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.
Unknown Or Other 2026-04-22 · TSB_2070568_6 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information about professional noise analysis with the vas 611 015 pico-nvh tool
Unknown Or Other 2025-08-19 · TSB_2070568_5 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information about professional noise analysis with the vas 611 015 pico-nvh tool
Unknown Or Other 2025-07-10 · TSB_2070568_4 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information about professional noise analysis with the vas 611 015 pico-nvh tool
Engine 2025-03-12 · TSB_2075530_2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides informatin when the engine does not run smoothly at idling speeds.
Electrical System 2024-12-06 · A2724842074729_2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information in circumstances where there are noises/vibration from front of vehicle in dynamic mode.
Engine 2024-12-05 · A0124482014753_13 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information when the mil is on; dtcs for misfire, air/fuel ratio imbalance, or lean fuel system stored in the ecm p030000.
Showing the 6 most recent of 429 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2019-07-15 · Structure:body · 36,000 mi“for the years 2008-2010 audi r8 models are prone to experiencing structural failure of the frame. i don't know what to do . i saw the previous recalls for the vehicle and it has never repaired to get the reenforced frame structure. i haven't been in an accident and now i'm finding out that the vehicle is noted as frame damage. shouldn't audi/volks…”
2017-02-02 · Unknown Or Other“the 2008 through 2010 models are prone to experiencing structural failure of the frame (i.e. cracking) near the front strut tower. this problem appears to affect a large number of r8s manufactured during this period and presents a potential safety issue. audi has tacitly acknowledged the issue being from a design flaw by reinforcing the frame in th…”
2017-02-02 · Structure:body · 43,000 mi“i was driving under normal conditions, hit a pot hole. not a huge pothole but jarred the car. again, under normal driving conditions. when the car was on the lift to replace the leaking suspension that plagues these cars i found the frame of the car had severe cracks in it. structural cracks. *tr…”
2016-01-07 · Suspension · 12,500 mi“the magnetic ride shocks will prematurely leak oil which leads to suspension failure. part of the function is to stiffen the suspension if switched into sport mode but the lack of oil fluid will prevent it to function properly. a similar issue occurred with audi rs4 and rs4 leaking shocks. owners were offered by audi replacement improved shock…”
2015-06-18 · Engine · 18,000 mi“check engine light illuminated indicating a failure on secondary air ports. technician found that secondary air pump motor was fine as well as all vacuum lines. it was suspected after inspection of the intake manifold and top cylinder heads were at fault, due to excessive carbon build-up. no air circulating due to the decrease in air flow from the…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.