This 2016 Audi R8 factory service and repair manual is built around this exact model year and trim, so the procedures, clearances, and specifications inside are the ones Audi published for your car, not a generic approximation pulled from a different R8 generation.
Engines covered
- 5.2L V10 — DOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline
- 4.2L V8 — DOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline
Body styles covered
- 2-door convertible
- 2-door coupe
Trims covered
- Base
Known issues on the 2016 R8. One recall is on federal record for this model year, covering the front passenger frontal air bag inflator module: during deployment the inflator can explode, sending sharp metal fragments toward occupants and risking serious injury or death, or the air bag can deploy improperly and fail to properly restrain the occupant in a crash. No complaints or technical service bulletins are logged for the year. The factory diagnostic and repair procedures behind that system are here.
Whether you're inspecting the passenger air bag module or working through a routine service interval, it keeps you on the OEM procedure for your specific 2016 R8.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016 Audi TT Roadster, TT Coupe, S3 Sedan, R8 Coupe, A3 Sedan, A3 Etron, A3 Cabriolet, 2016 Golf Sportwagen, Golf R, Golf GTI, Golf A7, and E Golf vehicles. During air bag deploymen
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in serious injury or death. An improper air bag deployment may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing t
Dealers will replace the front-passenger air bag module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 16, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298.
Due to a software error, affected vehicles may experience elevated tailpipe emissions when driven in Sport Mode. Additionally, under certain conditions, affected vehicles may also store non-erasable, On-Board Diagnostic fault code(s) that c
Due to a software error, affected vehicles may experience elevated tailpipe emissions when driven in Sport Mode. Additionally, under certain conditions, affected vehicles may also store non-erasable, On-Board Diagnostic fault code(s) that c
This bulletin provides information on the additional reporting requirements for safety related inquiries.
Support for Customers Affected by Alternator Back-order
SAFETY RECALLS, COMPLIANCE RECALLS and STOP SALES
Support for Customers Affected by Alternator Back-order
This Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) details the general process for carrying out a Software Version Management (SVM) software update for any TSB or Update.
A DTC with the description ?Invalid Data Record? is stored after an ECU has been replaced or updated.
Showing the 8 most recent of 188 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
