Transport CanadaCritical
2017 AUDI R8Transport Canada Recall #2018512
The official notice
Defect
On certain vehicles, transmission fluid could leak from the gearbox ventilation hose during extreme (race track) driving conditions. If the transmission fluid contacts hot engine parts it could ignite, resulting in smoke and possibly a fire which could cause injury and/or damage to property.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the single gearbox ventilation hose with a double ventilation hose.
490 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 34J1Updated June 10, 2026