CarRecallWatch- Component
- POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:LUBRICANT
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
The gearbox may have too little transmission oil. This can cause the clutch to slip, leading to a loss of drive power and a higher risk of a crash. In certain driving situations, the transmission may also leak oil. If that oil reaches hot exhaust components, it can increase the risk of fire.
An authorized Audi dealer will inspect the transmission oil level and correct it if necessary. The repair is free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 22, 2022. If you have questions, you can contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834 and refer to Audi recall number 37O1. You should also check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Audi R8 | 20212022 |
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