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NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD

2022 Audi R8

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

1Recalls
0Complaints
0Investigations
ABOUT THE AUDI R8

The Audi R8 is a mid-engine exotic sports car that competes at the top of the performance two-seater segment. Aimed squarely at enthusiast buyers who want a daily-usable supercar with German engineering polish, the R8 pairs a naturally aspirated V10 with available all-wheel drive. It is a low-volume, high-price machine, and its safety profile reflects that niche reality.

VERDICT

The 2022 Audi R8 has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 1 recall and 0 owner complaints on file, giving it a light recall and complaint burden.

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

Reviewers generally celebrate the R8 as one of the most visceral and approachable supercars on the market, praising its high-revving V10 engine, composed all-wheel-drive handling, and surprisingly livable interior. Most acknowledge it sits at a premium price point but consider the driving experience and build quality to be genuine justifications for that positioning.

NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record

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 // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints

0 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.

0reported crash
0reported fire
0reported injuries
0reported deaths

Other R8 years

Last verified 2026-07-02. Sources: NHTSA SafetyRatings, recallsByVehicle, complaintsByVehicle for Audi R8 2022. Methodology · Disclosure