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Audi R8: which year to buy? Recalls and complaints by year

Of 13 model years of the Audi R8 on record, 2009 has the most owner complaints at NHTSA (6, most often about structure). 2018 has the most complaints mentioning a crash, a fire or an injury (1).

How to read this

Each row counts what official sources have on record for that model year: recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, and how many of those complaints mention a crash, a fire or an injury. We do not rate reliability. Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold or a newer car, so open the year before you decide. 🇺🇸 Local data

Year Recalls Complaints Crash, fire or injury Most reported Combined
2023 0 0 0 — 15 MPG
2022 0 0 0 — 15 MPG
2021 0 0 0 — 16 MPG
2020 0 1 0 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 16 MPG
2018 0 1 1 AIR BAGS 17 MPG
2017 0 0 0 — 17 MPG
2015 0 0 0 — 17 MPG
2014 0 0 0 — 17 MPG
2012 0 0 0 — 16 MPG
2011 0 0 0 — 16 MPG
2010 0 0 0 — 15 MPG
2009 0 6 0 STRUCTURE 15 MPG
2008 0 5 0 SUSPENSION 15 MPG

Recalls: NHTSA campaigns only, so a defect also recalled in Canada is not counted twice. Stars: NHTSA overall rating. Fuel economy: EPA.

All years of the Audi R8

Questions

Which Audi R8 year has the most complaints?
Of 13 model years of the Audi R8 on record, 2009 has the most owner complaints at NHTSA (6, most often about structure).
Which Audi R8 years have no complaints or recalls on record?
2023, 2022, 2021, 2017, 2015, 2014, 2012, 2011, 2010. That can also mean fewer cars sold or a newer car, not only a better one.
How is this comparison made?
We count, for each model year, the recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, and how many complaints mention a crash, a fire or an injury. We do not rate reliability: raw counts also depend on how many cars were sold and how old they are.