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NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD

2020 Audi R8 Spyder

Recall and complaint safety record from NHTSA. This configuration has not been crash-tested.

0Recalls
1Complaints
0Investigations
ABOUT THE AUDI R8 SPYDER

The Audi R8 Spyder is a mid-engine, open-top exotic supercar aimed at performance enthusiasts who want a daily-usable yet genuinely thrilling driving machine. Positioned at the top of Audi's lineup, it competes in a rarified segment alongside other low-volume, high-price sports cars. Its audience is a small, affluent group of buyers who prioritize driving experience alongside German engineering refinement.

VERDICT

The 2020 Audi R8 Spyder has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 0 recalls and 1 owner complaint on file, giving it a clean recall and complaint burden.

WHO IT IS FOR
  • shoppers who want the full federal safety picture in one place
WHAT REVIEWERS SAY

Reviewers generally regard the R8 Spyder as one of the most accessible and satisfying supercars available, praising its naturally aspirated engine character, composed handling, and surprisingly livable everyday demeanor. Most consider it a benchmark for driver engagement at its level, though some note that newer rivals push further in outright performance.

NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record

No vehicle recalls are on file for the 2020 Audi R8 Spyder at NHTSA as of 2026-07-02. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the safety score.

NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints

1 owner complaint on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.

0reported crash
0reported fire
0reported injuries
0reported deaths
Most-reported systemsUnknown Or Other 1

Other R8 Spyder years

Last verified 2026-07-02. Sources: NHTSA SafetyRatings, recallsByVehicle, complaintsByVehicle for Audi R8 Spyder 2020. Methodology · Disclosure