Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2008 Audi R8, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Suspension4
- Structure1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 2008 Audi R8 failed the safety check 0.00% of the time — 100% less often than the average 2008 passenger car (2.48%). Median odometer at inspection: 27,053 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
In the United Kingdom
372 cars built in 2008 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 235 more were declared off the road (SORN).
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124, year of manufacture) · Open Government Licence v3.0
MOT test results in Great Britain
In 2023, 535 of these cars first registered in 2008 took their annual MOT test. 87% passed first time; among all cars first registered in 2008 the figure was 57%.
| Failed on | These cars | All cars from 2008 |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 5.4% | 19.8% |
| Brakes | 3.9% | 11.3% |
| Suspension | 2.8% | 17.2% |
| Identification of the vehicle | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 1.7% | 6.2% |
| Tyres | 1.3% | 7.6% |
DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023 (Department for Transport) · Open Government Licence v3.0 · first tests only; a fix made at the test station within the hour still counts as a fail
In New Zealand
20 2008 cars are on the New Zealand register; 30% arrived as used imports, 60% were sold new in New Zealand.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Fuel consumption
Official Canadian test results for 2 variants: combined 15.4–15.7 L/100 km (about 15 mpg US), CO₂ 354–361 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| R8 · Two-seater · Premium gasoline | 17.9 | 12.5 | 15.4 |
| R8 · Two-seater · Premium gasoline | 18.7 | 12.0 | 15.7 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
No recall campaigns cover the 2008 Audi R8.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Audi told its dealers about the 2008 Audi R8: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 10251027 | Tightening wheel bolts |
| 10251025 | Steering wheel shimmy, vibration and/or oscillation |
| 10251023 | Steering wheel shimmy, vibration and/or oscillation |
| 10251018 | Steering wheel shimmy, vibration and/or oscillation |
| 10250999 | Shock absorber leaks: assessment aid |
| 10250982 | Steering wheel shimmy, vibration, and/or oscillation |
| 10250971 | Steering wheel shimmy, vibration, and/or oscillation |
| 10250966 | Brake pulsation diagnostic guidelines |
| 10250959 | Shock absorber leaks: assessment aid |
| 10250950 | Tightening wheel bolts |
| 10250949 | Steering wheel leather damage, all vehicles |
| 10250944 | Steering wheel shimmy, vibration, and/or oscillation |
| 10250665 | Shock absorber leaks: assessment aid |
| 10250658 | Shock absorber leaks: assessment aid |
| 10250475 | Steering wheel shimmy, vibration and/or oscillation |
| 10250415 | Idle speed characteristic during cold start |
| 10250322 | This bulletin provides information pertaining to MMI Navigation database concerns. |
| 10250320 | This bulletin provides information when there are noises in the instrument panel. |
| 10250106 | Elsa newsletter |
| 10249162 | This bulletin provides information for when there is a chattering/skipping sensation in the front axle on tight turns. |
| 10249085 | Google Maps Street View (NVLW)) |
| 10249054 | Due to new Minnesota state regulations regarding biofuels, biodiesel blends of B5 or less may not be available in the State of Minnesota. |
| 10248208 | This bulletin provides information when the parking assistance provides false warnings. |
| 10246152 | This bulletin provides general information about the outside air temperature reading. |
| 10245285 | This bulletin provides information on the VAS 611 015 PICO-NVH tool for professional noise analysis. |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)