VehicleVerdict

Audi R8 Spyder years to avoid

Across 2011–2018, no single R8 Spyder year stands out as one to avoid by our thresholds. The 2011 drew the most complaints; 2018 the fewest.

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Total complaints

3

Recall campaigns

2011–2018

Years covered

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Years to avoid

Complaints by model year

Audi R8 Spyder NHTSA complaints by model year1 complaint2011: 1 complaints2017: 0 complaints2018: 0 complaints
Audi R8 Spyder NHTSA complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Every R8 Spyder year

YearComplaintsRecalls
201801
201702
201111

Common questions

What is the best year for the Audi R8 Spyder?

By complaint volume, 2018 has the cleanest NHTSA record among R8 Spyder years with enough data to compare.

How many recalls does the Audi R8 Spyder have?

Across all model years, the R8 Spyder has 3 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 consumer complaints on file.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.