Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Registered new in Europe in 2013
518 new Audi R8 cars were registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland in 2013; the largest markets were Germany (259), the United Kingdom (190), France (17).
- Average mass
- 1,677 kg
- Average power
- 364 kW
- Fuel type recorded
- Petrol 99% · Diesel 1.0%
European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · averages weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value; fuel type as recorded at registration, where many non-plug-in hybrids appear as petrol · re-use permitted with acknowledgement
In the United Kingdom
179 cars built in 2013 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 71 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, 243 of these cars first registered in 2013 took their annual MOT test. 89% passed first time; among all cars first registered in 2013 the figure was 68%.
| Failed on | These cars | All cars from 2013 |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 5.8% | 12.5% |
| Tyres | 2.9% | 6.7% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 1.6% | 2.7% |
| Suspension | 1.6% | 10.4% |
| Identification of the vehicle | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| Brakes | 0.8% | 6.8% |
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
8 2013 cars are on the New Zealand register; 13% arrived as used imports, 88% were sold new in New Zealand.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Crash-test ratings
NHTSA 5-star results for 1 variant; not yet fully rated. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Variant | Overall | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 Audi R8 2 DR AWD | — | 0.0 % |
- Electronic stability control
- Standard
- Forward collision warning
- No
- Lane departure warning
- No
- Best overall rating
- —
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain
Recalls
No recall campaigns cover the 2013 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 2013 Audi R8: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 10251028 | Alignment - Repair Authorization |
| 10251027 | Tightening wheel bolts |
| 10251025 | Steering wheel shimmy, vibration and/or oscillation |
| 10251023 | Steering wheel shimmy, vibration and/or oscillation |
| 10251020 | Alignment - Repair Authorization |
| 10251018 | Steering wheel shimmy, vibration and/or oscillation |
| 10251017 | Alignment - Repair Authorization |
| 10251000 | Squeaking noises when steering or maneuvering |
| 10250982 | Steering wheel shimmy, vibration, and/or oscillation |
| 10250971 | Steering wheel shimmy, vibration, and/or oscillation |
| 10250966 | Brake pulsation diagnostic guidelines |
| 10250965 | Ceramic brake repair authorization |
| 10250959 | Shock absorber leaks: assessment aid |
| 10250958 | Squeaking noises when steering or maneuvering |
| 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 |
| 10250664 | Squeaking noises when steering or maneuvering |
| 10250659 | Squeaking noises when steering or maneuvering |
| 10250653 | AC Pressure/Temperature Sensor |
| 10250652 | AC Pressure/Temperature Sensor |
| 10250476 | Model Year 2013 Alignment - Repair Authorization |
| 10250475 | Steering wheel shimmy, vibration and/or oscillation |
| 10250423 | Idle speed characteristic during cold start |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)