Recall 18V639000: 2017–2018 Audi R8 Spyder

Report received

Sep 17, 2018

Manufacturer

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Potentially affected

1,916vehicles

Model years

2017–2018

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible 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 is 34J1.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2017 Audi R8 Spyder0 complaints
• 2018 Audi R8 Spyder0 complaints