2019 Volkswagen Golf R recalls and problems
The 2019 Volkswagen Golf R has 2 safety recalls and 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Volkswagen dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2019 Volkswagen Golf R vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2019 Volkswagen Golf R recalls
Recall 22V-815: Tires
Problem: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan LWB, Golf Sportswagen A7, Golf Alltrack, Golf R GP, Audi Q3, Audi A3 Cabriolet, 2019-2020 Jetta NF, Jetta GLI, Golf GTI, Atlas, Golf A7, Audi A3, 2020-2021 Atlas Cross Sport, and 2021 Atlas FL vehicles. The tire pressure monitoring system may not detect an air pressure loss in adequate time when deflating occurs among all four tires simultaneously. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."
Risk: An undetected sudden loss of pressure in all four tires increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the TPMS software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 18, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or AudiÂs customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are (Audi) 45J7, and (VW) 45J6 and 45J8.
Recall 21V-321: Unknown or Other
Problem: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Touareg GP, Tiguan, Golf A6, E-Golf GP, CCF, 2016-2017 Passat GP, 2018-2019 Golf R GP, and 2018 Atlas vehicles. These internal-use vehicles were sold without confirmation that they were built to all applicable regulatory requirements and may have been modified prior to sale. As such, these vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of various Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
Risk: Vehicles that do not meet all regulatory requirements may have an increased risk of injury, crash, or fire.
Fix: Volkswagen will repurchase the vehicles. Owner notification letters were mailed May 20, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 01F1.
2019 Volkswagen Golf R problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 3 | |
| Service Brakes | 1 | |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | 1 | |
| Electrical System | 1 | |
| Wheels | 1 | |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 |
Most reported parts
- Forward Collision Avoidance › Adaptive Cruise Control — 2
- Back Over Prevention › Warnings — 1
- Forward Collision Avoidance › Warnings — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 9,900 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2019 Volkswagen Golf R complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Other Volkswagen Golf R years
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2019 Volkswagen Golf R have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2019 Volkswagen Golf R: 22V-815 (tires), 21V-321 (unknown or other). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What is the most common problem with the 2019 Volkswagen Golf R?
Owners report forward collision avoidance problems most often (3 reports), followed by service brakes (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 9,900 miles.
Are Volkswagen recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Volkswagen dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.