Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2019 R8.
The 2019 Audi R8 is classified as a passenger car and shows a reliability profile of 12 owner complaints and 2 recalls, with the Electrical System registering as the top complaint area. Within the broader 2008–2021 complaint history, annual reports ran from a low of one in 2018 to a high of six in 2009, which sets the 2019 model's volume above that historical range. That placement makes the 2019 R8 a year to examine closely for electrical-system issues rather than treat as part of the model line's lower-complaint later years.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Overall length | 174.4 in |
| Overall width | 76.8 in |
| Overall height | 48 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in |
| Curb weight | 3649 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 64.2 / 63 in |
| Weight distribution (front / rear) | 42/58 |
0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.
Independent road tests for the R8 of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | V10 Plus Quattro Coupe 5.2L V10 | 2.60 sec | 10.60 sec | 610 hp | AWD |
| 2017 | V10 Plus Quattro Coupe (Euro Spec) 5.2L V10 | 2.60 sec | 10.60 sec | 610 hp | AWD |
| 2017 | V10 Plus Quattro Coupe 5.2L V10 | 2.80 sec | 10.80 sec | 610 hp | AWD |
| 2017 | V10 Plus Quattro Coupe 5.2L V10 | 2.90 sec | 10.90 sec | 610 hp | AWD |
| 2017 | V10 Plus Quattro Coupe 5.2L V10 | 3.00 sec | 11.00 sec | 610 hp | AWD |
| 2017 | V10 Quattro Spyder 5.2L V10 | 3.20 sec | 11.40 sec | 540 hp | AWD |
| 2017 | V10 Quattro Spyder 5.2L V10 | 3.30 sec | 11.50 sec | 540 hp | AWD |
| 2016 | V10 Plus Quattro Coupe (Euro Spec) 5.2L V10 | 2.70 sec | 10.60 sec | 610 hp | AWD |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
The 2018 model year recorded one complaint and one recall, while 2020 showed one complaint and no recalls, and 2021 had zero complaints but a single recall. Earlier in the generation, 2008 and 2009 each had five to six complaints with no recalls, whereas 2012, 2016 and 2017 logged zero complaints but accumulated one, one and two recalls respectively. This pattern shows a general decline in complaints after 2009, with recalls appearing intermittently and peaking at two in 2017 before dropping off. In 2019 the top complaint areas list five electrical‑system issues, two “unknown or other” items, one combined electrical/lane‑departure/forward‑collision report, and one steering‑electrical report, accounting for nine complaint instances—more than the single complaints seen in the adjacent 2018 and 2020 years. Consequently, the 2019 Audi R8 sits at a point where complaint frequency rises relative to its immediate neighbors, though no recalls are recorded for that year. For a buyer, a well‑maintained 2019 example may still be viable, but particular attention should be given to the electrical system before purchase.
All 12 complaints on record, top 7 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.
Showing 5 of 952 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| TSB_2027368_7 | 2025-07-31 | Electrical System | This TSB provides information when the Audi advanced key is inoperative; door handle… |
| TSB_2070020_6 | 2025-07-31 | Electrical System | This bulletin provides information when the Audi virtual cockpit display has… |
| TSB_2058831_17 | 2025-07-30 | Electrical System | This TSB provides info when there is a 48V vehicle electrical system warning, DTC U046900… |
| TSB_2060560_4 | 2025-07-30 | Power Train | This bulletin providesi nformation when various DTCs are stored; high maximum temperature… |
| TSB_2010353_6 | 2025-07-25 | Electrical System | This TSB provides informatin when the cigarette lighter element does not eject, or the… |
The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.
Decode factory build data for a specific vehicle by VIN.
Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.