Audi R8
Audi R8 — production years, market prices by model year, NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, and live listings for sale on VehiSales.
Generations of the Audi R8
Every body generation side by side — each links to its full story: market prices, facelift changes, recalls and live listings.
| Generation | Facelift | Price today | Units for sale | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Generation 1 2008–2023 | — | $81,880–$179,999 | 82 | 2 | 14 |
Vehicles within one generation share the same platform and body style. Price today — median asking prices across each generation's model years (current market).
Engines used in the R8
Engine families this model shipped with, by NHTSA VIN build data — each links to every model that shares it.
| Engine | Years in this model | Also used in | VIN builds ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Audi 4.2L 8-cylinder | 2008–2015 | 15 models | 24 |
Audi R8 fuel economy: every year & engine (EPA) →
About the Audi R8
The Audi R8 is a mid-engine, 2-seater sports car, which uses Audi's trademark quattro permanent all-wheel drive system. It was introduced by the German car manufacturer Audi AG in 2006. Production ended in the first quarter of 2024.
Source: Wikipedia — Audi R8, CC BY-SA.
Market by model year
| Year | Units for sale | Median price | Vs newest | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 16 | $81,880 | 45% | 30,089 mi |
| 2017 | 10 | $154,990 | 86% | 27,055 mi |
| 2018 | 12 | $139,991 | 78% | 32,049 mi |
| 2020 | 14 | $165,998 | 92% | 18,893 mi |
| 2021 | 10 | $159,900 | 89% | 19,499 mi |
| 2022 | 6 | $165,900 | 92% | 10,289 mi |
| 2023 | 14 | $179,999 | 100% | 4,666 mi |
Inventory and price data refreshed daily; last updated .
Recalls & complaints by year (NHTSA)
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Most reported |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 0 | 5 | Suspension, Structure |
| 2009 | 0 | 6 | Structure, Suspension, Unknown Or Other |
| 2010 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2011 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2012 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2015 | 0 | 1 | Engine And Engine Cooling |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2018 | 0 | 1 | Air Bags |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2020 | 0 | 1 | Unknown Or Other |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | — |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.
For sale right now
- 2020 Audi R8 V10 Performance quattro — $220,561 · 4,547 mi · Sewickley, PA
- 2021 Audi R8 V10 quattro — $146,495 · 21,828 mi · West Chester, PA