Safety Recall 37O1 / Gearbox Oil – 2021-2022 Audi R8

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022 R8 Spyder and 2021-2022 R8 Coupe vehicles. The gearbox may h

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April 6, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V225000

Insufficient Transmission Oil in Gearbox

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.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V225

Manufacturer  Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Components  POWER TRAIN

Potential Number of Units Affected  8

Summary

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.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and correct the transmission oil level, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 3, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi’s number for this recall is 37O1.

Notes

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.nhtsa.gov.

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