Vehicle recall 11V390000 · August 1, 2011
Audi R8 GT Spyder and R8 Spyder
The fuel supply line may contact and rub against the heat shield in the engine compartment.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 11V390000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 1, 2011
- Filed by
- VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
- Manufacturer campaign
- 20Q8/K1
- Owner notification
- August 22, 2011
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 920
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Fuel system, other › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Audi R8 GT Spyder (2012): 2012
- Audi R8 Spyder (2011): 2011
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