2017 AUDI R8 SPYDER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
46
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2017 AUDI R8 SPYDER
The 2017 AUDI R8 SPYDER has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE, POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. 46 technical service bulletins have been issued by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. for this model year.
Recalls for the 2017 AUDI R8 SPYDER
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2017 AUDI R8 SPYDER, potentially affecting up to 121,310 vehicles.
Recall 19V014000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
| 119,394 vehicles affected
Defect: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015 Passat, 2015-2016 Eos, 2015-2017 CC, 2016-2017 TT Roadster, TT Coupe, 2017 Audi R8 Coupe, and R8 Spyder vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.
Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator with an alternative inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 4, 2019. Volkswagen owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298; Audi owners may contact...
View full details →Recall 18V639000 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
| 1,916 vehicles affected
Defect: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Audi R8 Spyder and R8 Coupe vehicles. Transmission fluid may leak from the gearbox ventilation hose after certain high speed and maneuvering situations.
Consequence: If leaked transmission fluid contacts hot engine parts, it can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the single gearbox ventilation hose with a double ventilation hose, free of charge. The recall began October 18, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2017 AUDI R8 SPYDER
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2017 AUDI R8 SPYDER.
Safety Rating for the 2017 AUDI R8 SPYDER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2017 AUDI R8 SPYDER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2017 AUDI R8 SPYDER
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. has issued 46 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2017 AUDI R8 SPYDER. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
TSB_2078728_1 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This bulletin provides information when a customer reports that poor voice quality via bluetooth with iOS 18.0.x - 18.4.x.
Circular91U7rev1 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Infotainment System Software - Security Patch - Revised Also includes 2015 A3 Cabriolet, 2016 TT Roadster, A3 Cabriolet, A3 Sportback
A011904 2053890- — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin contains repair instructions for when DTC P133600 appears in ECM 1 and ECM2.
A171997 2053915- — ENGINE
This bulletin contains repair instructions for when the oil level is too low but the dipstick says the engine oil is fine.
A011904 2053890- — ENGINE
This bulletin contains repair instructions for when DTC P133600 appears in ECM 1 and ECM2.
A171997 2053915- — EQUIPMENT
This bulletin contains repair instructions for when the oil level is too low but the dipstick says the engine oil is fine.
A461904 2047140 — SERVICE BRAKES
This bulletin contains repair information for a clicking noise heard from the front brakes when being criven at low speeds in either direction.
A011997 2049142 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletins contains repair instructions for when a MIL is on and DTC P243600 and/or P243700 appear.
A011997 2049142 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This bulletins contains repair instructions for when a MIL is on and DTC P243600 and/or P243700 appear.
Bulletin 94L2 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
UPDATE ? Laser Headlamp LED (NVLW)
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2017 AUDI R8 SPYDER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the AUDI R8 SPYDER
- 2012 AUDI R8 SPYDER — 0 complaints
- 2014 AUDI R8 SPYDER — 0 complaints
- 2015 AUDI R8 SPYDER — 0 complaints
- 2017 AUDI R8 SPYDER (current)
- 2018 AUDI R8 SPYDER — 0 complaints
- 2020 AUDI R8 SPYDER — 0 complaints
- 2021 AUDI R8 SPYDER — 0 complaints
- 2022 AUDI R8 SPYDER — 0 complaints