Federal safety data shows 1 recalls and 0 complaints for the 2021 Audi R8, a low safety profile overall. Check the known issues section below for the most common problem areas.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

22V2250002022-06-04

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:LUBRICANT

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022 R8 Spyder and 2021-2022 R8 Coupe vehicles. The gearbox may have an insufficient amount of transmission oil, which can lead to clutch slippage, and in certain driving situations, a transmission oil leak.

Clutch slippage can cause a loss of drive power and increase the risk of a crash. A transmission oil leak in the presence of hot exhaust components can increase the risk of fire.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Audi R8 Fuel Economy

16–17mpg combined

13-14city

20-23hwy

$4,450-$4,750/yr

The 2021 Audi R8 delivers 16 to 17 MPG combined across 4 powertrain combinations. If fuel cost matters to you, pay attention to engine and drivetrain. The spread is significant.

By Trim

R8 2WD - Automatic (AM-S7)

17mpg

5.2L 10-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive

14 city23 hwy~$4,450/yr3/10 Poor

R8 Spyder 2WD - Automatic (AM-S7)

17mpg

5.2L 10-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive

14 city23 hwy~$4,450/yr3/10 Poor

R8 - Automatic (AM-S7)

16mpg

5.2L 10-cyl · All-Wheel Drive

13 city20 hwy~$4,750/yr2/10 Poor

R8 Spyder - Automatic (AM-S7)

16mpg

5.2L 10-cyl · All-Wheel Drive

13 city20 hwy~$4,750/yr2/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2021 Audi R8

26States

33%in top 3

Illinois has the most inventory at 12%, with options spread across 26 states. Willing to ship? Your selection opens up significantly.

ILIllinois

3112%

TXTexas

2711%

FLFlorida

2510%

CACalifornia

2510%

AZArizona

218%

NCNorth Carolina

156%

KYKentucky

104%

NVNevada

94%

GAGeorgia

94%

MDMaryland

73%

OHOhio

73%

DCWashington DC

73%

OKOklahoma

62%

MOMissouri

52%

WAWashington

52%

NYNew York

52%

PAPennsylvania

52%

DE4

IN4

TN4

MI4

NJ3

WI3

OR3

CO3

CT3

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2021.

2021 Audi R8 Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 2021 Audi R8 a good car to buy?

Here's the short version on the 2021 Audi R8. There are 1 recall to verify before purchase. Dig into the safety overview and pricing trends for recall-by-recall detail.

Are there recalls on the 2021 Audi R8?

NHTSA shows 1 recall campaign for the 2021 Audi R8. Before buying, verify all recalls are complete. The dealer must fix them at no charge. See the safety section for the full list.

What's the gas mileage of the 2021 Audi R8?

You'll get between 16 and 17 MPG combined from the 2021 Audi R8, depending on engine and drivetrain. That's a meaningful difference over time. The fuel economy table shows exactly which configs get what.