2021 Audi R8 Service and Repair Manual

This 2021 Audi R8 factory service and repair manual is built around your specific trim, so the procedures and torque values inside match what Audi actually published for your car instead of a generalized R8-family writeup.

Power comes from the 5.2L V10 gas engine (engine codes DKAB or DKAA, depending on build).

Engines covered

• 5.2L V10 — DOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline

Body styles covered

• 2-door convertible
• 2-door coupe

Trims covered

• Base
• Performance
• Performance Spyder
• Spyder

Known issues on the 2021 R8. One recall is on federal record for this model year, covering the manual transmission lubricant: the gearbox can hold an insufficient amount of transmission oil, which can cause clutch slippage and a loss of drive power, and a resulting oil leak near hot exhaust components can raise the risk of fire. The factory diagnostic and repair procedures behind that system are here.

Whether you're inspecting the gearbox for a transmission oil leak or working through a routine service interval, it keeps you on the OEM procedure and the correct specification for your specific 2021 R8.