Volkswagen Golf R recalls and problems
16 recalls and 82 owner complaints for 10 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
16
Complaints
82
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
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Volkswagen Golf R by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Golf R | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 Golf R | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 Golf R | 1 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 Golf R | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 Golf R | 5 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 Golf R | 2 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 Golf R | 4 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 Golf R | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2016 Golf R | 4 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2013 Golf R | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most reported Volkswagen Golf R problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 22 | |
| Service Brakes | 16 | |
| Electrical System | 16 | |
| Power Train | 12 | |
| Unknown or Other | 11 | |
| Engine | 10 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 7 | |
| Steering | 4 | |
| Wheels | 4 | |
| Back Over Prevention | 3 |
All Volkswagen Golf R recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V-638 | Sep 24, 2025 | 2025 | Seat Belts | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| 24V-480 | Jun 27, 2024 | 2022–2024 | Back Over Prevention | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| 23V-437 | Jun 21, 2023 | 2023 | Suspension | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| 22V-831 | Nov 9, 2022 | 2016 | Electrical System, Visibility/Wiper | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| 22V-823 | Nov 2, 2022 | 2022 | Back Over Prevention | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| 22V-815 | Oct 31, 2022 | 2019 | Tires | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| 22V-707 | Sep 21, 2022 | 2022–2023 | Engine and Engine Cooling | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| 22V-542 | Jul 27, 2022 | 2022 | Visibility | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| 22V-543 | Jul 27, 2022 | 2016 | Air Bags | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| 22V-163 | Mar 16, 2022 | 2022 | Engine | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| 21V-321 | May 5, 2021 | 2018–2019 | Unknown or Other | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| 20V-561 | Sep 16, 2020 | 2018 | Unknown or Other | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| 18V-864 | Dec 5, 2018 | 2018 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| 18V-803 | Nov 14, 2018 | 2018 | Seats | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| 16V-464 | Jun 24, 2016 | 2016 | Latches/Locks/Linkages | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| 16V-337 | May 23, 2016 | 2016 | Equipment | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Volkswagen Golf R?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2017 Volkswagen Golf R has the most reports (15). Check the 2017 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Volkswagen Golf R have?
NHTSA lists 16 safety recalls covering Volkswagen Golf R model years 2016, 2018–2019, 2022–2025.
What are the most common Volkswagen Golf R problems?
Owners report forward collision avoidance, service brakes, electrical system problems most often.