Volkswagen Golf R recalls
NHTSA's records list 14 safety recalls covering the Volkswagen Golf R since Nov. 1, 2016, for model years 2016, 2018-2019, 2022-2025. The most recent was reported to NHTSA on Sept. 24, 2025.
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2025 Volkswagen Golf R recalls 1
- Damaged Seat Belt Retractor
Component: seat belts. 1,042 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2024 Volkswagen Golf R recalls 1
- Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111
Component: back over prevention. 84,432 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2023 Volkswagen Golf R recalls 3
- Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111
Component: back over prevention. 84,432 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Deformation of the Strut Mount
Component: suspension. 59 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Radiator Incorrectly Attached to Intercooler
Component: engine and engine cooling. 8,038 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2022 Volkswagen Golf R recalls 5
- Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111
Component: back over prevention. 84,432 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Inoperative Rearview Camera Display/FMVSS 111
Component: back over prevention. 2,607 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Radiator Incorrectly Attached to Intercooler
Component: engine and engine cooling. 8,038 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Sunroof Malfunction/FMVSS 118
Component: visibility. 2,238 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Engine Design Cover May Come Loose and Melt
Component: engine. 4,269 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2019 Volkswagen Golf R recalls 2
- Tire Pressure Loss Not Detected/FMVSS 138
Component: tires. 296,044 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Modifications to Vehicles Made Them Noncompliant
Component: unknown or other. 46 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2018 Volkswagen Golf R recalls 4
- Modifications to Vehicles Made Them Noncompliant
Component: unknown or other. 46 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Modifications to Vehicles Made Them Noncompliant
Component: unknown or other. 23 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Improperly Secured Fuel Line may cause Fuel Leak
Component: fuel system, gasoline. 516 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Incorrectly Welded Rear Seat Guide Sleeves
Component: seats. 169 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2016 Volkswagen Golf R recalls 2
- Front Windshield Wipers May Not Activate/FMVSS 104
Component: electrical system. 5 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Air Bag Inflator May Explode or Deploy Improperly
Component: air bags. 1,216 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Counted and listed by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's recall records. A recall appears under every model year it covers.