Audi R8 (2021-2022): Power train
Recall 22V225000 · Apr 6, 2022 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
8
vehicles affected
8
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 22V225000
- Date
- Apr 6, 2022
- Maker
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Units affected
- 8
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Power train > Manual transmission > Lubricant
- Model years
- 2021-2022
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
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 driving situations, a transmission oil leak.
What can happen
Clutch slippage can cause a loss of drive power and increase the risk of a crash. A transmission oil leak in the presence of hot exhaust components can increase the risk of fire.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Dealers will inspect and correct the transmission oil level, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 22, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 37O1.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 2 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 22V225000?
1 model: Audi R8 (2021-2022), about 8 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 22V225000?
Dealers will inspect and correct the transmission oil level, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 22, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 37O1.
What can happen?
Clutch slippage can cause a loss of drive power and increase the risk of a crash. A transmission oil leak in the presence of hot exhaust components can increase the risk of fire.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.