Model year guide

2016 Audi R8

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2016 Audi R8 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 2 on record.

2016 Audi R8 — representative photo
Representative photo

2016 Audi R8 at a glance

Safety recalls1

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2016 Audi R8 recalls 1

Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module NHTSA Campaign #22V543000 · manufacturer #69DY, 61C1 · 27/07/2022

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016 Audi TT Roadster, TT Coupe, S3 Sedan, R8 Coupe, A3 Sedan, A3 Etron, A3 Cabriolet, 2016 Golf Sportwagen, Golf R, Golf GTI, Golf A7, and E Golf vehicles. During air bag deployment, the front passenger air bag may explode or deploy improperly.

Fix: Dealers will replace the front-passenger air bag module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 16, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69DY and 61C1.

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.

2016 Audi R8 vehicles on record

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2016 Audi R8 — frequently asked questions

Does the 2016 Audi R8 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2016 Audi R8. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.