There have been 8 safety recalls for the Volkswagen Golf R. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Volkswagen Golf R.
a rearview camera with a delayed or deactivated image reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2024 Volkswagen Atlas, 2024 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, 2022 Volkswagen Golf R, 2023 Volkswagen Golf R, 2024 Volkswagen Golf R, 2022 Volkswagen GTI, 2023 Volkswagen GTI, 2024 Volkswagen GTI |
| Component: BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE |
| Recall Summary: volkswagen group of america, inc. (vw) is recalling certain 2022-2024 golf r, golf gti, 2024 atlas, and 2024 atlas cross sport vehicles. the rearview camera image may be delayed or deactivated after shifting into reverse.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
loose suspension connections can cause steering instability, increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2023 Volkswagen Golf R, 2023 Volkswagen GTI |
| Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT |
| Recall Summary: volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023 golf r a8 and golf gti vehicles. the strut mount may be deformed, loosening the bolted connections to the suspension strut mounting. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
windshield wipers that cannot be activated may lead to reduced visibility for the driver and increase the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2016 Volkswagen Golf R |
| Component: VISIBILITY/WIPER |
| Recall Summary: volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016 golf r vehicles. incorrect front windshield wiper software was installed which may prevent the wipers from activating. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
an inoperative rearview camera display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2022 Audi A3, 2022 Audi Q4 E-tron, 2022 Audi RS3, 2022 Audi S3, 2022 Volkswagen Golf R, 2022 Volkswagen GTI, 2023 Volkswagen GTI, 2022 Volkswagen Id.4, 2023 Volkswagen Id.4 |
| Component: BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION |
| Recall Summary: volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 golf r a8, audi s3, rs3 sedan, q4 e-tron suv, a3 sedan, and 2022-2023 volkswagen golf gti, and id4 vehicles. the rearview camera image may be blank or unresponsive when the vehicle is placed in reverse gear or when the park ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
a loose engine design cover may contact hot surfaces in the engine compartment and melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2022 Volkswagen Golf R, 2022 Volkswagen GTI |
| Component: ENGINE |
| Recall Summary: volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 golf gti and golf r vehicles. certain driving situations, such as high acceleration driving maneuvers, may loosen the engine design cover. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
vehicles that do not meet all regulatory requirements may have an increased risk of injury, crash, or fire.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2018 Volkswagen Atlas, 2017 Volkswagen CC, 2017 Volkswagen E-golf, 2017 Volkswagen Golf, 2018 Volkswagen Golf R, 2019 Volkswagen Golf R, 2016 Volkswagen Passat, 2017 Volkswagen Passat, 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan, 2017 Volkswagen Touareg |
| Component: UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Recall Summary: 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 ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If an unrestrained child unexpectedly opens a door, they may fall from the vehicle increasing their risk of injury.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2016 Volkswagen CC, 2016 Volkswagen E-golf, 2016 Volkswagen Golf R, 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan |
| Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES |
| Recall Summary: Volkswagen group of America, inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016 cc vehicles manufactured January 12, 2016, to February 3, 2016, golf r and tiguan vehicles manufactured November 25, 2015, to January 28, 2016, and e-golf vehicles manufactured November 25, 2015, to January 11, 2016.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
The listed weight limit is low enough that the vehicle owner may ignore the weight limits and overload the vehicle and exceed the gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr), thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2016 Volkswagen Golf R |
| Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS |
| Recall Summary: Volkswagen group of America, inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2016 golf r vehicles manufactured March 17, 2016 to March 23, 2016. The affected vehicles may be equipped with a federal certification label that lists an incorrect rear axle weight limit.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Jun. 27, 2024 | Back Over Prevention:software | 84,432 |
| Jun. 21, 2023 | Suspension:front:macpherson Strut | 59 |
| Nov. 9, 2022 | Visibility/wiper | 5 |
| Nov. 2, 2022 | Back Over Prevention:display Function | 2,585 |
| Mar. 16, 2022 | Engine | 4,269 |
| May. 5, 2021 | Unknown Or Other | 46 |
| Jun. 24, 2016 | Latches/locks/linkage | 5,658 |
| May. 23, 2016 | Equipment:other:labels | 11 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2024 Volkswagen Golf R | 1 |
| 2023 Volkswagen Golf R | 2 |
| 2022 Volkswagen Golf R | 3 |
| 2019 Volkswagen Golf R | 1 |
| 2018 Volkswagen Golf R | 1 |
| 2016 Volkswagen Golf R | 3 |