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2018 Audi R8 Spyder Recalls & Complaints
The 2018 Audi R8 Spyder has 1 NHTSA recall campaign on file as of October 21, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2018 Audi R8 Spyder. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Audi dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2018 Audi R8 Spyder. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Transmission Fluid Vent Hose may Leak Causing Fire
NHTSA #18V639000 · Power Train — Automatic Transmission · NHTSA notice
Reported September 17, 2018 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Potentially affected: 1,916 vehicles
Repair completion: 93.68% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign 34J1 · Owners notified October 18, 2018 · Vehicles built December 7, 2015 – November 17, 2017 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
If leaked transmission fluid contacts hot engine parts, it can increase the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer 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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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