2010 Audi R8
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2010 Audi R8 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 7 on record.
2010 Audi R8 at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2010 Audi R8 recalls 0
No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2010 Audi R8.
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
2010 Audi R8 MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 4 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.
What's a 2010 Audi R8 worth?
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2010 Audi R8 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
Dimensions & weight
Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2010 Audi R8 — ranges cover the 2 body / drivetrain versions on record. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.
Investigations & service bulletins
Manufacturer service bulletins 538
Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 538.
This bulletin provides information on the zirconium insercts in the brake piston (ceramic brakes only).
Bulletin TSB_2069078_4 · Service Brakes · Aug 2026This bulletin provides information when there is a paint issue on alloy wheels.
Bulletin TSB_2079732_2 · Aug 2026This bulletin provides information when there is an ABS/ESC speed sensor implausible signal.
Bulletin TSB_2072304_4 · Service Brakes · Aug 2026This bulletin provides information when there is a film/visible rings on the clear glass cover of the headlight when the dipped beam is switched on.
Bulletin TSB_2073282_1 · Structure · Jul 2026This bulletin provides information about professional noise analysis with the VAS 611 015 PICO-NVH tool
Bulletin TSB_2070568_6 · Apr 2026This bulletin provides information when the parking assistance gives false warnings.
Bulletin TSB_2024323_13 · Electrical System · Mar 2026This bulletin provides information when the parking assistance gives false warnings.
Bulletin TSB_2024323_12 · Electrical System · Mar 2026This bulletin provides information regarding UV leak additive for finding oil leaks.
Bulletin TSB_2060750_5 · Engine · Jan 2026This bulletin provides information about vibrations and rotational steering vibrations.
Bulletin TSB_2074846_4 · Steering · Jan 2026This bulletin provides information when there are speaker rattles, vibrations, or audio interference.
Bulletin TSB_2018187_18 · Electrical System · Dec 2025Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the R8 AWD. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
About the Audi R8
The Audi R8 is a mid-engine, 2-seater sports car, which uses Audi's trademark quattro permanent all-wheel drive system. It was introduced by the German car manufacturer Audi AG in 2006. Production ended in the first quarter of 2024.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.
