Recall 22V225000

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:LUBRICANT

Report Date
20220406
Component
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:LUBRICANT
Affected Vehicles
2 models

Defect Description

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.

Safety Consequence

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.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and correct the transmission oil level, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 22, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 37O1.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2021 AUDI R8
2022 AUDI R8

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.