Does the 2017 Audi R8 Spyder have any recalls?

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: air bags, power train. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 2017 Audi R8 Spyder recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Audi dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2017 Audi R8 Spyder?

0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

2017 Audi R8 Spyder recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2017 Audi R8 Spyder. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Audi been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Audi dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

2017 Audi R8 Spyder recalls, newest first

January 11, 2019NHTSA 19V014000119,394 vehicles potentially affected

Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module

Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015 Passat, 2015-2016 Eos, 2015-2017 CC, 2016-2017 TT Roadster, TT Coupe, 2017 Audi R8 Coupe, and R8 Spyder vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.
Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator with an alternative inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 4, 2019. Volkswagen owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298; Audi owners may contact Audi at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69S8 (Audi) and 69Y5 (Volkswagen).

This recall on nhtsa.gov

September 17, 2018NHTSA 18V6390001,916 vehicles potentially affected

Power train › Automatic transmission

Summary: 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.
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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 2017 Audi R8 Spyder were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

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Questions

Does the 2017 Audi R8 Spyder have any recalls?: 2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: air bags, power train. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 2017 Audi R8 Spyder recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Audi dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2017 Audi R8 Spyder?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.