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2011 Audi R8 Spyder problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just one complaint on file for the 2011 Audi R8 Spyder — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

1

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2011 compare to other R8 Spyder years?

R8 Spyder NHTSA complaints by model year, 2011 highlighted1 complaint2011: 1 complaints2017: 0 complaints2018: 0 complaints
R8 Spyder NHTSA complaints by model year, 2011 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2011 Audi R8 Spyder problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Suspension1100%

Does the 2011 Audi R8 Spyder have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

11V390000Fuel SystemAugust 1, 2011 · 920 units

Defect

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

A FUEL LEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE FIRE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL LINE FOR DAMAGE AND REPLACE IT IF NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 22, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“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…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Suspension · March 18, 2012

2011 Audi R8 Spyder — common questions

Is the 2011 Audi R8 Spyder reliable?

The record is thin — 1 NHTSA complaint — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2011 Audi R8 Spyder have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2011 Audi R8 Spyder. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

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

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.