AUDI R8 2022: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:LUBRICANT

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 22V225000

Make Model Year
AUDI R8 2022
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2022-04-22 2022-04-06 2022-04-07

Manufacturers Involved: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 37O1

Component: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:LUBRICANT

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 8

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

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.

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.

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.