Power train: automatic transmissionRecall 18V-639 · 2017–2018 Audi R8 Spyder
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. recall 18V-639 covers 1,916 2017–2018 Audi R8 Spyder for a power train: automatic transmission problem, reported to NHTSA on September 17, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2020 Q1) shows 94% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V639000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Audi R8 Spyder and R8 Coupe vehicles. Transmission fluid may leak from the gearbox ventilation hose after certain high speed and maneuvering situations.
The risk
If leaked transmission fluid contacts hot engine parts, it can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the single gearbox ventilation hose with a double ventilation hose, free of charge. The recall began October 18, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 34J1.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
94%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 3 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from December 7, 2015 to November 17, 2017. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.