2008 AUDI R8 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
5
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
20
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2008 AUDI R8
The 2008 AUDI R8 has received a total of 5 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 20 technical service bulletins have been issued by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Suspension (4 complaints).
Recalls for the 2008 AUDI R8
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2008 AUDI R8. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2008 AUDI R8
5 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 AUDI R8. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
FRAME CRACK AND STRUCTURAL DAMAGE. NO ACCIDENTS. NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. FRAME SHOULD NEVER CRACK UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS WITHOUT AN ACCIDENT. THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE AND AUDI FAILED TO ADDRESS IT. I'M AN ATTORNEY. I WILL BE FILING A LAWSUIT.
I HAD SHOCK FAILURE RECENTLY WHILE DRIVING THE CAR ON THE HIGHWAY (VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION), LUCKILY I WAS ABLE TO AVOID A VERY SERIOUS ACCIDENT. THIS MATTER WAS DUE TO A KNOWN ISSUE OF AUDI'S LEAKING MAGNETIC SHOCKS THAT HAS BEEN A CONCERN FOR 2008-2010 MODELS WITH A "MAGNETIC RIDE SUSPENSION" AS PER MASTER AUDI SERVICE TECHNICIANS. PLEASE SEE OTHER COMPLAINTS FOR THE SAME ISSUE: 2008 AUDI R8 = HTTP://GOO.GL/A1OIUN 2009 AUDI R8 = HTTP://GOO.GL/3P75JI ACTION CSC-10036971-4658 = HTTP://GOO.GL/Y5HLCG ACTION CSC-10036488-9645 = HTTP://GOO.GL/14VAW3 THE MAGNETIC RIDE SHOCKS WILL PREMATURELY LEAK OIL WHICH LEADS TO SUSPENSION FAILURE. PART OF THE FUNCTION IS TO STIFFEN THE SUSPENSION IF SWITCHED INTO SPORT MODE BUT THE LACK OF OIL FLUID WILL PREVENT IT TO FUNCTION PROPERLY. A SIMILAR ISSUE OCCURRED WITH AUDI RS4 AND RS4 LEAKING SHOCKS. I DISCOVERED THIS ISSUE WHEN I READ ABOUT THE COMMON ISSUE ON NHTSA. MANY MORE OWNERS WILL NOT KNOW OF THIS COMMON ISSUE. DRIVERS DO NOT EXPECT PREMATURE SUSPENSION FAILURE AND IT IS A SAFETY & HAZARD ISSUE. UNKNOWING OWNERS WOULD EXPECT THE SHOCKS TO NOT FAIL AND CAN SAFELY GO OVER BUMPS OR POT HOLES WITHOUT POSSIBLY LOSING CONTROL OF THE CAR. MOREOVER, FAILED SHOCKS COULD CAUSE STRUCTURAL DAMAGE TO THE CAR SINCE IT IS ABSORBING ALL THE VIBRATIONS. CROSS REFERENCE: NHTSA ID NUMBER: 10036971, 10036488
MAGNETIC RIDE SHOCK LEAKING PREMATURELY. LOSS IN HANDLING CHARACTERISTICS OF THE BEHICLE
MY REAR SHOCKS HAVE FAILED IN SUCH A WAY AS TO MAKE HANDLING UNPREDICTABLE AND UNSAFE TO DRIVE. THIS IS THE 2ND SUCH TIME THEY HAVE FAILED IN THE SAME MANNER IN UNDER 45,000 MILES. THE FRONTS ARE ALSO LEAKING BUT HAVEN'T COMPLETELY FAILED AS OF YET. AS OF THIS FAILURE I HAVE REPLACED THEM WITH AFTERMARKET UNITS TO PREVENT FURTHER DAMAGE.
WITH JUST 20K MILES AND GENTLE DRIVING, THE MAGNETIC RIDE SHOCKS ARE NOW CLUNKING AND FAILING. THERE IS NO EXCUSE FOR THIS ON ONE OF THE HIGHEST PERFORMANCE VEHICLES MADE IN THE UNIVERSE. AUDI AND VW NEED TO BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR THIS, AND UP TO NOW THEY HAVE DONE NOTHING- WHICH IS NO SURPRISE WITH THE ETHICS THAT THEY ARE KNOWN FOR.
Safety Rating for the 2008 AUDI R8
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2008 AUDI R8 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2008 AUDI R8
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. has issued 20 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2008 AUDI R8. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
A401877 2026402_ — SUSPENSION
This informational bulletin contains repair instructions for when the control arm or wheel bearing housing is replaced, there are additional parts that must also be replaced.
A401769 2017148- — SUSPENSION
This informational bulletin explains why there is a chattering or skipping sensation on tight turns.
A351726 2027842- — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
This bulletin contains repair instructions for when the gears cannot be selected anymore and basic settings are not possible.
A401333 2026402- — SUSPENSION
Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 40 number 11-18 dated July 14, 2011. When a control arm or wheel bearing housing (swivel bearing) is replaced, additional parts must be replaced due to a supersession of service parts. Due to further technical development, new design control arms were implemented during 2011 production....
A911393 2034784- — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Some telephone numbers that were downloaded via Bluetooth® are stored with additional, unrelated numbers that do not appear in the contact on the customer"s cellular phone. These telephone numbers are displayed incorrectly on the radio display. The software incorrectly stores the downloaded phone numbers.
2026109/3 — ENGINE
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
133820261093 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Coolant warning light on or coolant loss. The left and/or right side radiator cooling fans may be inoperative due to corrosion caused by water ingress into the fan motors or into the fan control units. As a result, coolant temperatures may exceed the permissible value, leading to increased system pressure...
133820261093 — LANE DEPARTURE
Coolant warning light on or coolant loss. The left and/or right side radiator cooling fans may be inoperative due to corrosion caused by water ingress into the fan motors or into the fan control units. As a result, coolant temperatures may exceed the permissible value, leading to increased system pressure...
2026109/2 — ENGINE
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
133720261092 — AIR BAGS
Coolant warning light on or coolant loss. The left and/or right side radiator cooling fans may be inoperative due to corrosion caused by water ingress into the fan motors or into the fan control units. As a result, coolant temperatures may exceed the permissible value, leading to increased system pressure...
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2008 AUDI R8
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the AUDI R8
- 2007 AUDI R8 — 0 complaints
- 2008 AUDI R8 (current)
- 2009 AUDI R8 — 6 complaints
- 2010 AUDI R8 — 0 complaints
- 2011 AUDI R8 — 0 complaints
- 2012 AUDI R8 — 0 complaints
- 2013 AUDI R8 — 0 complaints