Audi R8 Spyder
Model R8 Spyder made by Audi got 4 consumer complains as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference to suspension. . There was one recall concerning fuel system, other .
Model 2011
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 11V390000 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | from 05/18/2010 to 06/22/2011 | V (Vehicle) | 920 | MFR | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 08/01/2011 | 08/02/2011 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Volkswagen is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 audi r8 spyder vehicles manufactured from may 18, 2010, through june 22, 2011. the fuel supply line may contact and rub against the heat shield in the engine compartment. this could lead to a small fuel leak. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source could lead to a vehicle fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the fuel line for damage and replace it if necessary free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin on or about august 22, 2011. owners may contact audi at 1-800-822-2834. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Volkswagen safety recall no. 20q8/k1.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION | |||
| 03/18/2012 | 7366 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2011 audi r8 spyder. the contact was driving 10 mph when the rear driver side lower control arm fractured, causing the contact to lose control of the vehicle. the vehicle was towed to a dealer however, the dealer was unable to determine the cause of the failure. the dealer replaced all four lower control arms on the vehicle. the failure mileage was 7,366. kmj | |||
| 03/18/2012 | 7366 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2011 audi r8 spyder. the contact stated while driving 10 mph the rear driver side lower control arm causing the contact to lose control of the vehicle. the contact towed a dealer. the dealer did not have explanation on what caused the lower control arm to break. the dealer replace all four lower control arms on the vehicle. the failure mileage was 7,366. jo | |||