NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2021 Audi R8 Safety Record
The 2021 Audi R8 has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 1 recall and 0 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2021 Audi R8 has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, leaving this model year without an overall Safety Index score or any star ratings. The federal safety record for the 2021 R8 is thus largely unassessed in terms of impact performance. A single recall campaign has been issued, addressing a gearbox lubrication issue. This model year shows zero owner complaints filed with NHTSA. The absence of crash-test data precludes any federal safety performance rating for the 2021 Audi R8.
The 2021 Audi R8 was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries one recall campaign related to manual transmission gearbox lubrication, and falls in the Light recall and complaint burden band according to NHTSA federal safety data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
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| NHTSA crash test | Not crash-tested |
|---|---|
| Recall and complaint burden | Light |
| Recalls on file | 1 |
| Owner complaints | 0 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2021 Audi R8?
The 2021 Audi R8 has no owner complaints on file with NHTSA. This absence means no consumer-reported pattern of safety concerns appears in the federal database for this model year. However, zero complaints can reflect low sales volume. One recall is on record for the 2021 R8, pertaining to insufficient lubrication in the manual transmission gearbox. Volkswagen Group of America addressed this specific mechanical concern through a campaign covering certain 2021 R8 Coupe units. No adjacent crash-test record for sibling years is available in the NHTSA data.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2021 Audi R8 have any recalls?
The 2021 Audi R8 is covered by one recall campaign, issued by Volkswagen Group of America under Audi, addressing a potential insufficiency in gearbox lubricant in the power train manual transmission system. The recall covers certain 2021 and 2022 R8 Coupe vehicles. NHTSA has not issued a park-outside or do-not-drive directive tied to this campaign in the data provided, but owners should verify their specific VIN at nhtsa.gov to confirm current remedy status.
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:LUBRICANT22V225000
Risk: Clutch slippage can cause a loss of drive power and increase the risk of a crash. A transmission oil leak in the presence of hot exhaust components can increase the risk of fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and correct the transmission oil level, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 22, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 37O1.
Reported 2022-04-06
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2021 Audi R8?
NHTSA records zero owner complaints filed against the 2021 Audi R8. There are no reported crashes, no reported fires, no reported injuries, and no reported deaths in the complaint database for this model year. Because the complaint count is zero, there are no top components to identify. All NHTSA complaints are unverified consumer allegations and are not established facts.
0 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2021 Audi R8?
The 2021 Audi R8's recall record highlights a critical issue: a gearbox lubrication defect requiring individual VIN verification. This specific recall's completion status is not uniform across the model line, mandating an owner's diligence to confirm the remedy has been applied.
- NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2021 Audi R8, meaning no federal star ratings or Safety Index score exists for this specific model year.
- One recall covers certain 2021 R8 Coupe vehicles for a potential insufficiency in manual transmission gearbox lubricant; owners should verify remedy status by VIN at nhtsa.gov.
- The NHTSA complaint database shows zero filed complaints for the 2021 Audi R8, with no reported crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths attributed to this model year.
- No NHTSA-tested sibling years are available in the covered data, so shoppers cannot reference an adjacent model-year crash-test result as a proxy for this vehicle.
FAQ2021 Audi R8 safety questions
Was the 2021 Audi R8 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 1 recall and 0 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2021 Audi R8 have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 1 vehicle recall is on file for the 2021 Audi R8. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2021 Audi R8?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 0 owner complaints are on file for the 2021 Audi R8. 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 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.