NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2021 Audi R8 Spyder Safety Record
The 2021 Audi R8 Spyder has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 0 recalls and 0 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2021 Audi R8 Spyder, so this model year carries no Safety Index and no star ratings of any kind. What the federal record does show is a Clean recall and complaint burden band: zero recalls on file and zero owner complaints reported to NHTSA. The absence of crash-test data means neither a positive nor a negative safety conclusion can be drawn from that dimension alone.
The 2021 Audi R8 Spyder was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries zero recalls and a Clean recall and complaint burden band, according to NHTSA federal safety data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
- shoppers who want the full federal safety picture in one place
| NHTSA crash test | Not crash-tested |
|---|---|
| Recall and complaint burden | Clean |
| Recalls on file | 0 |
| Owner complaints | 0 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2021 Audi R8 Spyder?
The 2021 Audi R8 Spyder sits in the Clean burden band, the quietest position in the federal record. Zero recalls and zero owner complaints filed with NHTSA mean there is no documented pattern of safety-related component failures or field incidents for this specific model year. A Clean band does not substitute for crash-test data and does not tell a shopper how the structure performs in a collision. No sibling model years of the R8 Spyder have been crash-tested by NHTSA in the years covered by this guide, so there is no tested-year reference point available to provide structural context. The federal picture for this model year is simply the absence of regulatory and complaint activity, which the Safety Desk reports accurately without inflating into a broader safety endorsement.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2021 Audi R8 Spyder have any recalls?
The 2021 Audi R8 Spyder has zero recall campaigns on file with NHTSA. There are no park-outside advisories, no do-not-drive directives, and no components flagged through the recall system for this model year.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2021 Audi R8 Spyder?
NHTSA shows zero owner complaints on file for the 2021 Audi R8 Spyder. No components have been flagged through unverified consumer allegations, and no reported crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths appear in the complaint record for this model year.
0 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2021 Audi R8 Spyder?
Any used example of the 2021 Audi R8 Spyder should be checked by VIN at nhtsa.gov before purchase to confirm that no open recall has been issued or left unrepaired on that specific vehicle.
- NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2021 Audi R8 Spyder, so no Safety Index or star ratings exist for this model year and none should be inferred.
- The 2021 Audi R8 Spyder has zero recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, meaning no federal safety-related repair orders have been issued for this model year.
- Zero owner complaints appear in the NHTSA database for the 2021 Audi R8 Spyder, leaving no unverified allegations of component-level safety concerns on record.
- No sibling model years of the R8 Spyder have been NHTSA crash-tested in the years this guide covers, so shoppers cannot use a related tested year as a structural reference point.
FAQ2021 Audi R8 Spyder safety questions
Was the 2021 Audi R8 Spyder crash-tested by NHTSA?
No. NHTSA has not run a New Car Assessment Program crash test on this configuration, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 0 recalls and 0 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2021 Audi R8 Spyder have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2021 Audi R8 Spyder as of Oct 1, 2026. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the Safety Index. Run your VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm the status is current.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2021 Audi R8 Spyder?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 0 owner complaints are on file for the 2021 Audi R8 Spyder. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects.
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- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Audi R8 Spyder 2021.
- SCORE This configuration was not crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. We report its recall and complaint record only.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.