2008 Audi R8 owner complaints

5 complaints filed with NHTSA on this vehicle . Listed by category, newest first within each section.

suspension 4 complaints shown

4 total in this category · moderate · avg repair $900 · see suspension cluster analysis →

04/02/2016 59,500 mi ODI #10853034.0

I had shock failure recently while driving the car on the highway (very dangerous situation), luckily I was able to avoid a very serious accident. This matter was due to a known issue of Audi's leaking magnetic shocks that has been a concern for 2008-2010 models with a "magnetic ride suspension" as per master Audi service technicians. Please see other complaints for the same issue: 2008 Audi r8 = http://goo.gl/a1oiun 2009 Audi r8 = http://goo.gl/3p75ji action csc-10036971-4658 = http://goo.gl/y5hlcg action csc-10036488-9645 = http://goo.gl/14vaw3 the magnetic ride shocks will prematurely leak oil which leads to suspension failure. Part of the function is to stiffen the suspension if switched into sport mode but the lack of oil fluid will prevent it to function properly. A similar

01/05/2016 52,000 mi ODI #10818062.0

Magnetic ride shock leaking prematurely. Loss in handling characteristics of the behicle

01/05/2016 45,000 mi ODI #10818134.0

My rear shocks have failed in such a way as to make handling unpredictable and unsafe to drive. This is the 2nd such time they have failed in the same manner in under 45,000 miles. The fronts are also leaking but haven't completely failed as of yet. As of this failure I have replaced them with aftermarket units to prevent further damage.

01/05/2016 ODI #10818172.0

With just 20k miles and gentle driving, the magnetic ride shocks are now clunking and failing. There is no excuse for this on one of the highest performance vehicles made in the universe. Audi and vw need to be held accountable for this, and up to now they have done nothing- which is no surprise with the ethics that they are known for.

body 1 complaint shown

08/06/2019 57,160 mi ODI #11242109.0

Frame crack and structural damage. No accidents. Normal driving conditions. Frame should never crack under normal driving conditions without an accident. This is a known issue and Audi failed to address it. I'm an attorney. I will be filing a lawsuit.

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaint database. Last synced 2026-06-14. Complaints are owner-submitted and unverified — the existence of a complaint is not proof of a defect, but a pattern of complaints around the same component is a signal worth weighing. Verify any specific filing at nhtsa.gov.