This manual for the 2008 Audi R8 is built around the Base Coupe 2-Door in its exact factory configuration, including the 4.2L V8 (engine code BYH), so the torque values, clearances, and diagnostic steps you get are what Audi specified for this car rather than a generic V8 reference.
Engines covered
- 4.2L V8 — DOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline
Body styles covered
- 2-door coupe
Trims covered
- Base
Known issues on the 2008 R8. No recalls are on federal record for the 2008 R8. Owners have filed 5 complaints for the year, and no technical service bulletins are logged. The factory diagnostic and repair procedures for this car's systems are still fully covered here.
Whether you're servicing the BYH V8 or working through a full inspection, it keeps you on the OEM procedure and the correct specification for your specific 2008 R8.
This bulletin provides information pertaining to MMI Navigation database concerns.
This bulletin provides information when there are noises in the instrument panel.
This bulletin provides information for when there is a chattering/skipping sensation in the front axle on tight turns.
This bulletin provides information when the parking assistance provides false warnings.
This bulletin provides general information about the outside air temperature reading.
This bulletin provides information on the VAS 611 015 PICO-NVH tool for professional noise analysis.
This bulletin provides information pertaining to when there are foreign objects inside of a headlight or taillight.
This bulletin provides damage assessment guidelines for textile seat covers.
Showing the 8 most recent of 359 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
FRAME CRACK AND STRUCTURAL DAMAGE. NO ACCIDENTS. NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. FRAME SHOULD NEVER CRACK UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS WITHOUT AN ACCIDENT. THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE AND AUDI FAILED TO ADDRE
I HAD SHOCK FAILURE RECENTLY WHILE DRIVING THE CAR ON THE HIGHWAY (VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION), LUCKILY I WAS ABLE TO AVOID A VERY SERIOUS ACCIDENT. THIS MATTER WAS DUE TO A KNOWN ISSUE OF AUDI'S LEAKIN
MAGNETIC RIDE SHOCK LEAKING PREMATURELY. LOSS IN HANDLING CHARACTERISTICS OF THE BEHICLE
MY REAR SHOCKS HAVE FAILED IN SUCH A WAY AS TO MAKE HANDLING UNPREDICTABLE AND UNSAFE TO DRIVE. THIS IS THE 2ND SUCH TIME THEY HAVE FAILED IN THE SAME MANNER IN UNDER 45,000 MILES. THE FRONTS ARE ALSO
WITH JUST 20K MILES AND GENTLE DRIVING, THE MAGNETIC RIDE SHOCKS ARE NOW CLUNKING AND FAILING. THERE IS NO EXCUSE FOR THIS ON ONE OF THE HIGHEST PERFORMANCE VEHICLES MADE IN THE UNIVERSE. AUDI AND VW
