2009 Audi R8 Problems & Complaints

Few complaints

Owners have filed 6 complaints about the 2009 Audi R8 with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is a low number of complaints for a car on sale this long. The most reported problem area is the suspension (2 complaints, typically around 29,000 miles).

6complaints
0recalls
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
0deaths

Most common 2009 Audi R8 problems

  • Suspension~29,000 miles
    233%
  • Body & structure~43,000 miles
    233%
  • Engine & cooling~18,000 miles
    117%
  • Other / not specified
    117%

Share of the 6 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Audi R8 complaints by model year

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Owner complaints per model year, Audi R8. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

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2009 Audi R8 engines & fuel economy

EngineTransmissionDriveMPG city / hwy / combined
4.2L 8-cyl6-speed manual4WD/AWD12 / 19 / 15
4.2L 8-cyl6-speed automatic4WD/AWD13 / 18 / 15

EPA ratings. Class: Sports car.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2009 Audi R8 a good car?

That is a low number of complaints for a car on sale this long. So far owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA.

What is the most common problem with the 2009 Audi R8?

The suspension — 2 complaints, 33% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the body & structure (2) and engine & cooling (1).

How many recalls does the 2009 Audi R8 have?

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2009 Audi R8. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.

At what mileage do 2009 Audi R8 problems happen?

The median mileage reported in complaints is about 29,000 miles; 100% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.