NHTSA recall 18V639000
Power train › Automatic transmission
Audi R8 Spyder
Reported Sep 17, 20181,916 vehicles affectedVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.Maker’s number 34J1Built Dec 7, 2015 – Nov 17, 2017
The defect
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Audi R8 Spyder and R8 Coupe vehicles. Transmission fluid may leak from the gearbox ventilation hose after certain high speed and maneuvering situations.
The risk
If leaked transmission fluid contacts hot engine parts, it can increase the risk of a fire.
The remedy
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the single gearbox ventilation hose with a double ventilation hose, free of charge. The recall began October 18, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 34J1.