2009 Audi R8 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 33%of 6 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 39,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the body and structure of the 2009 Audi R8, 33% of the 6 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 39,500 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was driving under normal conditions, hit a pot hole. Not a huge pothole but jarred the car. Again, under normal driving conditions. When the car was on the lift to replace the leaking suspension that plagues these cars I found the frame of the car had severe cracks in it. Structural cracks.”
NHTSA complaint #10949107, filed 2017-02, 43,000 miles“For the years 2008-2010 Audi R8 models are prone to experiencing structural failure of the frame. I don't know what to do . I saw the previous recalls for the vehicle and it has never repaired to get the reenforced frame structure. I haven't been in an accident and now I'm finding out that the vehicle is noted as frame damage. Shouldn't Audi/volkswagen take care of this especially with the history of common complaints . I only found this out when my Audi service department informed me of the cracked frame meanwhile doing routine service of the brake fluid . …”
NHTSA complaint #11231859, filed 2019-07, 36,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11011282Nov 22, 2024This bulletin provides information when speaker rattles, vibrations, or audio interference is noted.
- 11009941Oct 31, 2024This bulletin provides diagnostic information regarding the locking system.
- 11005865Jul 31, 2024This bulletin provides information when there are noises/vibration from the front of the vehicle while in dynamic mode.
- 11002981Jun 12, 2024This bulletin provides information when there are speaker rattles, vibration or audio interference.
- 11002912Jun 12, 2024This bulletin provides information when there are speaker rattles, vibration or audio interference.
- 11002235May 23, 2024This bulletin provides information when the door handle touch sensors for Audi advanced key are inoperative.
- 11002135May 23, 2024This bulletin provides information when the door handle touch sensors for Audi advanced key are inoperative.
- 10198567Jun 25, 2021This informational bulletin explains how to order replacement VIN plates, Safety Certification Labels, etc.
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 2 | 33% |
| 2008 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2009 Audi R8
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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