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2014 Audi R8 Spyder

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2014 R8 Spyder.

Body PASSENGER CAR

Cataloged as a passenger car, the 2014 Audi R8 Spyder sits within a model generation whose reliability record, tracked from 2012 through 2021, has accumulated eighteen total owner complaints, five recalls, and an engine-led complaint profile that defines the nameplate's mechanical concerns. Within that multi-year window, single-year complaint totals remain narrowly clustered, with 2015 marking both the highest and lowest recorded figure at a single filing, and the 2014 model year fits cleanly into that low-volume band. For a researcher, this frames the R8 Spyder as a relatively untroubled entry whose reported problems concentrate on the powertrain rather than the body, electronics, or chassis, with the recall count offering a useful baseline for evaluating long-term service exposure and regulatory history.

Model year2018 2015 2014

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Lug nut torque89 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 95R · 850 CCA battery, OE oil filter 079103121BE. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 95R · 850 CCAOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	079103121BE alt 079198405E
Engine air filter	420133844E alt 420133843B
Spark plug	06H905601A
Battery	000915089BC
Front wiper blades	427955425 alt 423955426
Serpentine belt	07L903137T alt 07L903137C
Thermostat	079121119C alt 079121115AT
Cabin air filter	4F0898438C alt 4F0820261

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	174.4 in
Overall width	74.8 in
Overall height	49.2 in
Wheelbase	104.3 in
Curb weight	3957 lb
Track (front / rear)	64.6 / 63 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	44/56

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

Torque lug nuts to 89 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-6-5-10-2-7-3-8-4-9.

Engine torques

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts	Diagonally tighting 11 ft-lbs
Engine Valve Cover Bolts	7.2

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts	89 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug	22.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug	22.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-5-4-8-6-3-7-2
Cylinder Firing Order	1-6-5-10-2-7-3-8-4-9
Spark Plug Torque	22.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	1.38-1.54 lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	46
Oil Capacity	4.75-7.30 oz
Standard BCI Group Number	95R
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	850 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test	14.5 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	20-23 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature	221 °F
Pressure Test	14.5 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	23-29 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature	176 °F
Engine Compression	145-203 PSI @ RPM. 44 maximum variation PSI.
Engine Compression	145-203 PSI @ RPM. 44 maximum variation PSI.

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket	81 USE NEW BOLTS ONLY ft-lbs
Rotor Nominal Thickness From	1.102 in / 1.496 in / 1.26 in / 1.339 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To	1.102 in / 1.496 in / 1.26 in / 1.339 in
Rotor Discard at or Under	1.197 in / 1.276 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

44 ft. lbs., Step 2: 45

44 ft. lbs

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

bolts 1-10

6 ft. lbs

Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

tighten all bolts by hand, step 2

14.8 ft. lbs

Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

install by hand until nuts touch the exhaust manifold. Step 2

15 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter at 5,000 mi; spark plugs at 55,000 mi.

At 5,000 mi	Brake System (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Headlamp Washer Nozzle (inspect) · Headlamp Washer System (inspect fluid level) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (inspect)
Every 10,000 mi	Brake System (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Headlamp Washer Nozzle (inspect) · Headlamp Washer System (inspect fluid level) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (inspect)
At 15,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Air Conditioning Evaporator Case Drain (inspect) · Battery (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Door Hinge (lubricate)
Every 20,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Air Conditioning Evaporator Case Drain (inspect) · Battery (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Door Hinge (lubricate)
At 35,000 mi	Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (lubricate) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Hood Latch (lubricate) · Transmission Fluid & Filter (replace)
Every 40,000 mi	Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (lubricate) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Hood Latch (lubricate) · Transmission Fluid & Filter (replace)
At 55,000 mi	Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Air Filter Housing (clean) · Spark Plugs (replace)
Every 60,000 mi	Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Air Filter Housing (clean) · Spark Plugs (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The federal record shows a clear downward trend in Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) across the R8 Spyder generation—669 in 2012, 645 in 2015, and 495 in 2021—while complaints remain near‑zero (only a single complaint recorded in 2015). Recalls are infrequent, appearing only in 2012 and 2021, and no investigations are listed for any year. Because 2014 sits between the 2012 peak and the modest dip of 2015, you can expect a similarly high volume of TSBs but still very few owner complaints (the data lists only eight engine‑related issues for the target year). The absence of crash‑ and fire‑related complaints further underscores the model’s safety reliability for that year. **Takeaway:** 2014 falls in a period of high TSB activity but minimal complaints, suggesting it is a reasonably safe purchase provided you verify that any outstanding TSBs have been addressed.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

1310

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

0 involved a crash · 0 a fire

Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

’12 ’15 ’21

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 18 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Engine8

Engine,Fuel/Propulsion System3

Visibility/Wiper2

Forward Collision Avoidance,Lane Departure1

Steering,Engine1

Unknown Or Other,Forward Collision Avoidance1

Steering,Power Train,Service Brakes1

Electrical System1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 5 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

18V430000Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And FittingsReported 25/06/2018

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Audi S8 and A8 vehicles. The fuel supply line for the high pressure fuel pump may become porous over time, resulting in a fuel leak. Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel line, free of charge. The recall began July 20, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834…

19V057000Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And FittingsReported 28/01/2019

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Audi A8 and S8 vehicles. The fuel supply line for the high pressure fuel pump may become porous and leak fuel. Remedy: Audi has notified owners, and dealers will install a fuel pressure damper, free of charge. The recall began February 21, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 1310 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
TSB_2074729_3	2026-06-23	Electrical System	This bulletin provides informationwhen noises/vibration are detected from front of…
TSB_2028985_13	2026-06-23	Power Train	This bulleitn procides informaiton when tehre is a transmission warning mssage in the…
TSB_2059335_7	2026-06-23	Electrical System	This bulletin provides information when there are noises from the area around the…
TSB_2082323_1	2026-06-10	Engine	This bulletin provides informaiton when the engine is not running smoothly, misfiring.
TSB_2052680_6	2026-06-04	Unknown Or Other	This Reporting Obligation requires technicains to contact the Technical Assistance Center…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Recalls

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Vehicles with shared specs

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Group 95R battery Engine oil filter 079103121BE Engine air filter 420133844E Spark plug 06H905601A Battery 000915089BC

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Vehicle recalls & TSBs OBD-II trouble codes Torque specifications Maintenance schedules Fluid capacities & specs

Frequently asked

Does the 2014 R8 Spyder have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.