2016 Audi R8
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 2016 Audi R8. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 recall names the 2016 Audi R8. Newest first.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016 Audi TT Roadster, TT Coupe, S3 Sedan, R8 Coupe, A3 Sedan, A3 Etron, A3 Cabriolet, 2016 Golf Sportwagen, Golf R, Golf GTI, Golf A7, and E Golf vehicles. During air bag deployment, the front passenger air bag may explode or deploy improperly.
Risk and remedy
Risk
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in serious injury or death. An improper air bag deployment may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing their risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the front-passenger air bag module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 16, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69DY and 61C1.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10253357Due to a software error, affected vehicles may experience elevated tailpipe emissions when driven in Sport Mode. Additionally, under certain conditions, affected vehicles may also store non-erasable, On-Board Diagnostic fault code(s) that cannot be cleared following specific repairs. If this happens, the vehicle may not pass a state emissions inspection.
- 10253355Due to a software error, affected vehicles may experience elevated tailpipe emissions when driven in Sport Mode. Additionally, under certain conditions, affected vehicles may also store non-erasable, On-Board Diagnostic fault code(s) that cannot be cleared following specific repairs. If this happens, the vehicle may not pass a state emissions inspection.
- 10251023Steering wheel shimmy, vibration and/or oscillation
- 10250966Brake pulsation diagnostic guidelines
- 10250950Tightening wheel bolts
- 10250949Steering wheel leather damage, all vehicles
- 10250944Steering wheel shimmy, vibration, and/or oscillation
- 10249054Due to new Minnesota state regulations regarding biofuels, biodiesel blends of B5 or less may not be available in the State of Minnesota.
- 10243930This bulletin provides information on the additional reporting requirements for safety related inquiries.
- 10243758Audi Elsa Newsletter
- 10243757Audi Elsa Newsletter
- 10243756Audi Elsa Newsletter
- 10231144Technical bulletins and updates
- 10231142Technical bulletins and updates
- 10231140Technical bulletins and updates
- 10231127ElsaPro Software update and technical bulletins
- 10231116Product quality is Announcing a new innovation in technical service bulletins: portable, easy to access videos
- 10230850Support for Customers Affected by Alternator Back-order
- 10228815Support for Customers Affected by Alternator Back-order
- 10228803Safety recalls, compliance recalls and stop sales
- 10228302High quality media files (video and sound) are now integrated into technical service bulletins on a case-by-case basis. Media files can now be viewed on any smartphone or tablet.
- 10228298A DTC with the description ?Invalid Data Record? is stored after an ECU has been replaced or updated.
- 10228297This Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) details the general process for carrying out a Software Version Management (SVM) software update for any TSB or Update.
- 10228295Although the correct amount of oil was added to the engine during an oil change service, a check of the oil level shows that the oil level is not okay. When an unapproved aftermarket speed-filling device is used to add oil to the engine, the increased oil flow rate may force oil into the intake manifold or combustion chamber, creating the potential for engine damage.
- 10226529Vehicle lacks power or will not move after stop due to simultaneous depressing of the brake and accelerator pedals
- 10224981High quality media files (video and sound) are now integrated into technical service bulletins on a case-by-case basis. Media files can now be viewed on any smartphone or tablet.
- 10221954High quality media files (video and sound) are now integrated into technical service bulletins on a case-by-case basis. Media files can now be viewed on any smartphone or tablet.
- 10221950A DTC with the description ?Invalid Data Record? is stored after an ECU has been replaced or updated.
- 10221949This Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) details the general process for carrying out a Software Version Management (SVM) software update for any TSB or Update.
- 10221947Although the correct amount of oil was added to the engine during an oil change service, a check of the oil level shows that the oil level is not okay. When an unapproved aftermarket speed-filling device is used to add oil to the engine, the increased oil flow rate may force oil into the intake manifold or combustion chamber, creating the potential for engine damage.
- 10216655A check with the engine oil service dipstick T40178 is necessary, but the adjustment values for the dipstick are not available in the Elsa repair manual. Because of a system change, the adjustment values for the service dipstick T40178 were removed from the repair manual.
- 10216628Customer vehicle is fitted with unauthorized ECM tuning.
- 10211721This bulletin provides information regarding vibrations or movement that are felt in the wheel.
- 10210679This condition may be caused when the brake pedal and the accelerator pedal are depressed simultaneously. Drivers who drive with their left foot resting on the brake pedal are prone to experience this condition. With the introduction of Electronic Power Control (EPC) (no accelerator cable) to fuel injection systems, an engine RPM control feature has been incorporated into the engine electronic control system software. Customer states that the engine returns to idle speed of approximately 1,400 RPM although the accelerator is depressed, and/or the vehicle hesitates (lacks power on take-off).
- 10210254This technical service bulletin provides troubleshooting for brake noise.
- 10207207This bulletin provides information regarding vibrations or movement that are felt in the wheel.
- 10207121This technical service bulletin provides troubleshooting for brake noise.
- 10204722This bulletin contains general instructions for software updates.
- 10198567This informational bulletin explains how to order replacement VIN plates, Safety Certification Labels, etc.
- 10198185This bulletin contains instructions to update eligible cars from Google Earth to the new service provided by HERE.
Every Audi R8 model year
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