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US recalls (1)
Fuel system, other: delivery, hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 AUDI R8 SPYDER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 18, 2010, THROUGH JUNE 22, 2011. THE FUEL SUPPLY LINE MAY CONTACT AND RUB AGAINST THE HEAT SHIELD IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THIS COULD LEAD TO A SMALL FUEL LEAK.
Risk and remedy
Risk: A FUEL LEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL LINE FOR DAMAGE AND REPLACE IT IF NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 22, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834.
Owner complaints (1)
Owners filed 1 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Audi R8 Spyder.
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Suspension | 1 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2011 Audi R8 Spyder.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2011 Audi R8 Spyder C AWD | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2011 Audi R8 Spyder version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| R8 4.2 L Manual 6-spd | 11 | 20 | 14 | $5,850 |
| R8 4.2 L Automatic (AM6) | 13 | 21 | 16 | $5,150 |
| R8 5.2 L Automatic (AM6) | 13 | 19 | 15 | $5,500 |
| R8 5.2 L Manual 6-spd | 12 | 19 | 14 | $5,850 |
| R8 Spyder 4.2 L Manual 6-spd | 11 | 20 | 14 | $5,850 |
| R8 Spyder 4.2 L Automatic (AM6) | 13 | 21 | 16 | $5,150 |
| R8 Spyder 5.2 L Automatic (AM6) | 13 | 19 | 15 | $5,500 |
| R8 Spyder 5.2 L Manual 6-spd | 12 | 19 | 14 | $5,850 |
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