Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Registered new in Europe in 2019
665 new Audi R8 cars were registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland in 2019; the largest markets were Germany (400), the United Kingdom (150), France (33).
- Average mass
- 1,678 kg
- Average CO₂
- 301 g/km (WLTP)
- Average power
- 450 kW
- Fuel type recorded
- Petrol 100%
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
125 cars built in 2019 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 12 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, 136 of these cars first registered in 2019 took their annual MOT test. 95% passed first time; among all cars first registered in 2019 the figure was 86%.
| Failed on | These cars | All cars from 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 2.2% | 4.8% |
| Identification of the vehicle | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Suspension | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Brakes | 0.7% | 2.4% |
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 2019 cars are on the New Zealand register; 38% arrived as used imports, 63% were sold new in New Zealand.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Recalls
No recall campaigns cover the 2019 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 2019 Audi R8: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 10252001 | This bulletin provides information on the identification of noises in the dynamic steering. |
| 10251023 | Steering wheel shimmy, vibration and/or oscillation |
| 10249054 | Due to new Minnesota state regulations regarding biofuels, biodiesel blends of B5 or less may not be available in the State of Minnesota. |
| 10245694 | This is a repair authorization for concerns pertaining to vehicles with ceramic brakes. |
| 10245539 | This Document informs dealers on the new leather dashboard warranty extension. |
| 10244536 | This bulletin provides information for when the Virtual cockpit displays a colorful line (pixel error). |
| 10243938 | This bulletin provides details on the VIN-4-PIN program. |
| 10243930 | This bulletin provides information on the additional reporting requirements for safety related inquiries. |
| 10235122 | This bulletin provides information related to maintaining the 12V Lead-acid or AGM battery when a vehicle is parked for a prolonged period of time. |
| 10233636 | This bulletin provides information for when the virtual cockpit is distorted due a broken screen caused by outside influence. |
| 10233377 | This bulletin contains a software update for DTC P0CA700 or U046900. |
| 10230850 | Support for Customers Affected by Alternator Back-order |
| 10228815 | Support for Customers Affected by Alternator Back-order |
| 10228803 | SAFETY RECALLS, COMPLIANCE RECALLS and STOP SALES |
| 10211721 | This bulletin provides information regarding vibrations or movement that are felt in the wheel. |
| 10210254 | This technical service bulletin provides troubleshooting for brake noise. |
| 10207207 | This bulletin provides information regarding vibrations or movement that are felt in the wheel. |
| 10207121 | This technical service bulletin provides troubleshooting for brake noise. |
| 10198643 | This bulletin provides guidance on diagnosing a coolant light concern with normal coolant level in the tank. |
| 10198567 | This informational bulletin explains how to order replacement VIN plates, Safety Certification Labels, etc. |
| 10197662 | This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided. |
| 10193583 | This bulletin contains instructions for determining unexpected Audi presense interventions. |
| 10192866 | 2019 Tech Reference |
| 10192859 | Pre-Delivery Inspection Technician Reference Document |
| 10191569 | This bulletin contains a software update and repair instructions for when the customer states that phone calls are not possible or there are no online service available. |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)