NHTSA Campaign 18V639000

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Issued by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Reported Sep 17, 2018 · 1,916 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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.

Consequence

If leaked transmission fluid contacts hot engine parts, it can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
AUDI R8 SPYDER 2017 1,916
AUDI R8 SPYDER 2018 1,916

Source: NHTSA Campaign 18V639000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.