Audi R8.

Fuel economy, fuel cost and recalls, 2010 to 2023.

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15–17 mpgcombined, 2023 (EPA)

$4,700–5,300fuel a year, 2023 (EPA)

4recalls, all years

Yesgas-guzzler tax

Every year. EPA numbers across the versions sold that year.

Year	MPG	Fuel / yr	Engine	Guzzler tax	Recalls
2023	15–17	$4,700–5,300	5.2L 10-cyl	Yes	0
2022	15–17	$4,700–5,300	5.2L 10-cyl	Yes	0
2021	16–17	$4,700–5,000	5.2L 10-cyl	Yes	1
2020	16	$5,000	5.2L 10-cyl	Yes	0
2018	17–18	$4,400–4,700	5.2L 10-cyl	Yes	0
2017	17	$4,700	5.2L 10-cyl	Yes	2
2015	14–17	$4,700–5,700	4.2L 8-cyl, 5.2L 10-cyl	Yes	0
2014	14–17	$4,700–5,700	4.2L 8-cyl, 5.2L 10-cyl	Yes	0
2012	14–16	$5,000–5,700	4.2L 8-cyl, 5.2L 10-cyl	Yes	0
2011	14–16	$5,000–5,700	4.2L 8-cyl, 5.2L 10-cyl	Yes	1
2010	15–16	$5,000–5,300	4.2L 8-cyl, 5.2L 10-cyl	Yes	0

EPA yearly fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles at national average prices. The gas-guzzler tax is a federal tax paid on new cars that use a lot of fuel.

Power Train 2021 model · 22V225000
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 driv…
Air Bags 2017 model · 19V014000
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015 Passat, 2015-2016 Eos, 2015-2017 CC, 2016-2017 TT Roadster, TT Coupe, 2017 Audi R8 Coupe, and R8 Spyder vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal ai…
Power Train 2017 model · 18V639000
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…
Fuel System, Other 2011 model · 11V390000
VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 AUDI R8 SPYDER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 18, 2010, THROUGH JUNE 22, 2011. THE FUEL SUPPLY LINE MAY CONTACT AND RUB AGAINST THE HEAT SHIELD IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THIS …

Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov and NHTSA recalls. 0–60 and top-speed specs coming soon. Every supercar

Updated Nov 6, 2026