NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2022 Audi R8 Safety Record
The 2022 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 2022 Audi R8 has not been crash-tested by NHTSA. This means no federal star ratings exist for this model year, nor can our Safety Index be computed. The absence of a crash-test score indicates only that no federally published crash data is available. Its recall and complaint record is light: one recall addresses a gearbox lubrication issue, and NHTSA has received zero owner complaints for this model year.
The 2022 Audi R8 was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries one recall campaign related to manual transmission lubricant, and falls in the Light recall and complaint burden band, according to NHTSA federal 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 2022 Audi R8?
The 2022 Audi R8 has no recorded owner complaints with NHTSA. This absence of reported issues means no pattern of alleged safety failures exists for this model year. One recall campaign does affect the 2022 R8, addressing gearbox lubrication in the manual transmission. This mechanical concern prompted Volkswagen Group of America to initiate a recall covering certain 2022 R8 Spyder and 2021 to 2022 R8 Coupe units. The lack of complaint data, combined with a single recall, places the 2022 R8 in the Light burden band for this guide. No crash-test ratings are available for the 2022 R8, nor for any other R8 model years within the scope of this publication.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2022 Audi R8 have any recalls?
The 2022 Audi R8 has one recall on record, covering certain 2022 R8 Spyder and 2021 to 2022 R8 Coupe vehicles. The campaign targets the power train, specifically the manual transmission lubricant: the gearbox may have insufficient lubrication, which could affect transmission function. NHTSA has not issued a park-outside or do-not-drive advisory tied to this recall in the available data, but owners should confirm their VIN's remedy status directly through nhtsa.gov.
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 2022 Audi R8?
NHTSA's complaint database shows zero owner complaints filed for the 2022 Audi R8. There are no reported crashes, no reported fires, no reported injuries, and no reported deaths associated with this model year in the federal record. Because the complaint count is zero, there are no top components to identify and no unverified allegations to characterize.
0 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2022 Audi R8?
The 2022 Audi R8 was subject to a critical safety recall concerning gearbox lubrication. Owners of this model year should verify that this recall has been addressed by a dealer, as an open recall indicates the remedy has not been applied.
- NHTSA did not crash-test the 2022 Audi R8, so no federal star ratings or Safety Index score exists for this specific model year.
- One recall is on record for the 2022 Audi R8, addressing a potential gearbox lubrication deficiency in the manual transmission on certain R8 Spyder and R8 Coupe units.
- Zero owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2022 Audi R8, meaning no unverified allegations of crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths appear in the federal complaint database for this model year.
- Shoppers and current owners should verify their specific vehicle's recall remedy status by entering the VIN at nhtsa.gov, since recall completion varies by individual vehicle history.
FAQ2022 Audi R8 safety questions
Was the 2022 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 2022 Audi R8 have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 1 vehicle recall is on file for the 2022 Audi R8. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2022 Audi R8?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 0 owner complaints are on file for the 2022 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 2022.
- 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.