How many recalls does the 2011 Audi R8 Spyder have?

The 2011 Audi R8 Spyder has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 2011 Audi R8 Spyder has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 2011 Audi R8 Spyder?

Of 1 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is suspension.

2011 Audi R8 Spyder Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2011 Audi R8 Spyder has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 920 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, most often about the suspension. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER 11V390000 2011-08-01 920 affected

Defect

VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 AUDI R8 SPYDER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 18, 2010, THROUGH JUNE 22, 2011. THE FUEL SUPPLY LINE MAY CONTACT AND RUB AGAINST THE HEAT SHIELD IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THIS COULD LEAD TO A SMALL FUEL LEAK.

Consequence

A FUEL LEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE FIRE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL LINE FOR DAMAGE AND REPLACE IT IF NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 22, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834.

Complaints by component

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM

Total complaints1

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Tl* the contact owns a 2011 audi r8 spyder. The contact was driving 10 mph when the rear driver side lower control arm fractured, causing the contact to lose control of the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a dealer however, the dealer was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The dealer…”

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM · reported 2012-03-18

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2011 Audi R8 Spyder as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.