Research · Two Seaters
2015 Audi R8 SpyderRecalls, problems, MPG & safety
NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 1 owner complaint for the 2015 Audi R8 Spyder. Most complaints involve engine and engine cooling (1). The EPA rates it 14–17 mpg combined.
Combined MPG
14–17mpg
EPA · 4 versions
NHTSA overall
—
Not rated by NCAP
Safety recalls
0campaigns
NHTSA
Owner complaints
1
Top: engine and engine cooling
Fuel cost / yr
$4,700est.
EPA estimate, best version
Safety recalls
NHTSA campaigns for this model year
0 recalls found in NHTSA data for the 2015 Audi R8 Spyder as of Oct 31, 2026.
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Oct 31, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
Owner complaints by component
1 complaints filed with NHTSA · Sep 2024 – Sep 2024
- Engine and engine cooling1
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
By model year
Complaints for each R8 Spyder model year we’ve synced.
Only one model year synced so far.
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Deaths reported
- 0
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Oct 31, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
What owners report most
Verbatim excerpts from NHTSA complaints, by component
Engine and engine cooling
1 report
“The contact owns a 2015 Audi R8. The contact stated that the vehicle had been experiencing failures with the engine overheating. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the coolant tank had expanded resulting in thermostat failure. The dealer advised the contact to replace the expansion tank and thermostat to repair the vehicle. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 48,000.”
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Oct 31, 2026
Engines, transmissions & drive
4 versions rated by the EPA
- EPA class
- Two Seaters
- Engines
- 4.2L 8-cyl · 5.2L 10-cyl
- Transmissions
- Automatic (AM-S7) · Manual 6-spd
- Drive
- All-Wheel Drive
- Fuel
- Premium Gasoline
Towing, payload and dimensions aren’t in the EPA or NHTSA data, so we don’t list them.
Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Oct 31, 2026EPA listing
EPA fuel economy by version
City / highway / combined, annual fuel cost and CO₂
EPA
| Version | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R8 Spyder Auto (AM-S7), 8 cyl, 4.2 L · All-Wheel Drive | 14 | 23 | 17 | $4,700 | 538 |
| R8 Spyder Auto (AM-S7), 10 cyl, 5.2 L · All-Wheel Drive | 13 | 22 | 16 | $5,000 | 557 |
| R8 Spyder Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 4.2 L · All-Wheel Drive | 11 | 20 | 14 | $5,700 | 622 |
| R8 Spyder Man 6-spd, 10 cyl, 5.2 L · All-Wheel Drive | 12 | 19 | 14 | $5,700 | 618 |
- 17mpg comb.
- 16mpg comb.
- 14mpg comb.
- 14mpg comb.
Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Oct 31, 2026 · Fuel cost is EPA’s annual estimate (15,000 mi, 55% city)
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
1 tested variant
NHTSA has not published 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2015 Audi R8 Spyder as of Oct 31, 2026.
Data from NHTSA NCAP Safety Ratings API · synced Oct 31, 2026Vehicle 9416
Maintenance basics
General guidance, not the OEM schedule. Check your owner’s manual.
General guidance
| Item | Miles | Time | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine oil & filter | 5,000–10,000 mi | 6–12 months | Follow the oil-life monitor if fitted |
| Tire rotation | 5,000–7,500 mi | Every oil change | Check pressure monthly |
| Engine air filter | 15,000–30,000 mi | 1–2 years | Sooner in dusty areas |
| Cabin air filter | 15,000–25,000 mi | 1–2 years | |
| Brake fluid | — | 2–3 years | Absorbs moisture over time |
| Coolant | 60,000–100,000 mi | 5–10 years | Long-life coolants last longer |
| Spark plugs | 60,000–100,000 mi | — | Iridium/platinum plugs at the long end |
| 12V battery | — | 3–5 years | Heat shortens battery life |
- Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi
6–12 months - Tire rotation5,000–7,500 mi
Every oil change - Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi
1–2 years - Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi
1–2 years - Brake fluid—
2–3 years - Coolant60,000–100,000 mi
5–10 years - Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi
— - 12V battery—
3–5 years
Typical intervals for modern cars. Severe service (towing, short trips, extreme heat or cold) shortens them.
2015 R8 Spyder questions
How many recalls does the 2015 Audi R8 Spyder have?
0 recalls found in NHTSA data as of Oct 31, 2026.
What are the most common 2015 Audi R8 Spyder problems?
Owners filed 1 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are engine and engine cooling (1). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.
What MPG does the 2015 Audi R8 Spyder get?
The EPA rates the 2015 Audi R8 Spyder at 14–17 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (4 versions rated).
Data from NHTSA & EPA · synced Oct 31, 2026