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ProblemsByVin Index / 2009-AUDI-R8 / COMPLAINTS
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2009 Audi R8 owner complaints

6 complaints filed with NHTSA on this vehicle . Showing the 300 most recent — grouped by category for scanning.

body 2 complaints shown

07/15/2019 36,000 mi ODI #11231859.0

For the years 2008-2010 Audi r8 models are prone to experiencing structural failure of the frame. I don't know what to do . I saw the previous recalls for the vehicle and it has never repaired to get the reenforced frame structure. I haven't been in an accident and now I'm finding out that the vehicle is noted as frame damage. Shouldn't Audi/Volkswagen take care of this especially with the history of common complaints . I only found this out when my Audi service department informed me of the cracked frame meanwhile doing routine service of the brake fluid . They sent me a message saying that they encountered a major issue and that the passenger side of my car is breaking off and near separation.

02/02/2017 43,000 mi ODI #10949107.0

I was driving under normal conditions, hit a pot hole. Not a huge pothole but jarred the car. Again, under normal driving conditions. When the car was on the lift to replace the leaking suspension that plagues these cars I found the frame of the car had severe cracks in it. Structural cracks. *tr

engine 1 complaint shown

06/18/2015 18,000 mi ODI #10726127.0

Check engine light illuminated indicating a failure on secondary air ports. Technician found that secondary air pump motor was fine as well as all vacuum lines. It was suspected after inspection of the intake manifold and top cylinder heads were at fault, due to excessive carbon build-up. No air circulating due to the decrease in air flow from the excessive carbon build-up. Updated 7/29/15*cn

other 1 complaint shown

02/02/2017 ODI #10949093.0

The 2008 through 2010 models are prone to experiencing structural failure of the frame (I.e. Cracking) near the front strut tower. This problem appears to affect a large number of r8s manufactured during this period and presents a potential safety issue. Audi has tacitly acknowledged the issue being from a design flaw by reinforcing the frame in that area on 2011 and subsequent models. I am frankly surprised has not been action to force Audi to correct the problem on these models by the NHTSA already. Here is a link to a discussion of the problem. Http://www.r8talk.com/forums/60-maintenance-service/10169-structural-failure-warning-8.html

suspension 1 complaint shown

01/07/2016 12,500 mi ODI #10818728.0

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 issue occurred with Audi rs4 and rs4 leaking shocks. Owners were offered by Audi replacement improved shock or reimburse them if they have already replaced them even if out of warranty. Those owners and r8 owners were worried about suspension failure again since the faulty shocks are prone to fail again so they felt best to replace them with other non magnetic shocks.prior to the replacement program was announced. Some owners had leaking shocks when out of warranty but with less than 10,000 miles. My r8 had 12,000 miles when all the shocks were

Showing 300 of 6 total complaints. The full federal record is available at nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2009/Audi/R8#complaints.
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.
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