2016 AUDI R8 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
8
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2016 AUDI R8
The 2016 AUDI R8 has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE. 8 technical service bulletins have been issued by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. for this model year.
Recalls for the 2016 AUDI R8
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2016 AUDI R8, potentially affecting up to 1,216 vehicles.
Recall 22V543000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
| 1,216 vehicles affected
Defect: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016 Audi TT Roadster, TT Coupe, S3 Sedan, R8 Coupe, A3 Sedan, A3 Etron, A3 Cabriolet, 2016 Golf Sportwagen, Golf R, Golf GTI, Golf A7, and E Golf vehicles. During air bag deployment, the front passenger air bag may explode or deploy improperly.
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in serious injury or death. An improper air bag deployment may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing their risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the front-passenger air bag module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 16, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69DY and...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2016 AUDI R8
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 AUDI R8.
Safety Rating for the 2016 AUDI R8
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2016 AUDI R8 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2016 AUDI R8
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. has issued 8 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2016 AUDI R8. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
A001797 2016650- — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This repair authorization asks the reader to contact the Technical Assistance Center before performing certain repairs on R8 vehicles.
A001795 2048152- — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This informational bulletin explains why engine oil can be discolored.
A261732 2047565- — SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER
There is a chirping type noise in the rear area of the vehicle and new washers have been put into Production.
SM 18-2017 EN — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
This special notice is to inform dealers to return all part numbers listed and order successor part numbers going forward.
SM 18-2017 EN — EQUIPMENT
This special notice is to inform dealers to return all part numbers listed and order successor part numbers going forward.
A66165620384772 — EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL
THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN PROVIDES INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE LUBRICATING REAR SPOILER DRIVE UNIT.
A001683201665010 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
THIS REPAIR AUTHORIZATION ASKS THE READER TO CONTACT THE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER BEFORE PERFORMING CERTAIN REPAIRS ON R8 VEHICLES.
ATE-16-02 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Service information on the release and automatic delivery of the Minimum Required Tools (MRT) Shipment. All Audi R8 dealers will be shipped on AT-384 Audi R8 Special Tool Package, Freight F.O.B. Snap-On OEM and invoiced directly by the Audi Special Tools Program (Snap-On Business Solutions - SBS). Tools Include the...
NHTSA Investigations for the 2016 AUDI R8
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the AUDI R8
- 2011 AUDI R8 — 0 complaints
- 2012 AUDI R8 — 0 complaints
- 2013 AUDI R8 — 0 complaints
- 2014 AUDI R8 — 0 complaints
- 2015 AUDI R8 — 1 complaint
- 2016 AUDI R8 (current)
- 2017 AUDI R8 — 0 complaints
- 2018 AUDI R8 — 1 complaint
- 2019 AUDI R8 — 0 complaints
- 2020 AUDI R8 — 1 complaint
- 2021 AUDI R8 — 0 complaints