Volkswagen Golf R recalls
16 safety recalls for the Volkswagen Golf R (model years 2016, 2018–2019, 2022–2025), explained in plain English. Pick your year:
All Volkswagen Golf R recalls
| Date | Recall | Vehicles | Problem | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-24 | 25V638 | 2025 Audi A5 & 2025 Audi A6 Sportback E-Tron + 6 more | Seat belt | 1,042 |
| 2024-06-27 | 24V480 | 2022–2024 Volkswagen Golf R & 2022–2024 Volkswagen GTI + 2 more | Backup camera | 84,432 |
| 2023-06-21 | 23V437 | 2023 Volkswagen Golf R & 2023 Volkswagen GTI | Suspension | 59 |
| 2022-11-09 | 22V831 | 2016 Volkswagen Golf R | Windows, wipers & mirrors | 5 |
| 2022-11-03 | 22V823 | 2022–2023 Volkswagen GTI & 2022–2023 Volkswagen ID.4 + 5 more | Backup camera | 2,607 |
| 2022-10-31 | 22V815 | 2019–2021 Volkswagen Atlas & 2019–2020 Audi A3 + 9 more | Tires | 296,044 |
| 2022-09-22 | 22V707 | 2022–2023 Volkswagen Golf R & 2022–2023 Volkswagen GTI | Engine | 8,038 |
| 2022-07-28 | 22V543 | 2016 Audi A3 & 2016 Audi A3 Sportback E-Tron + 8 more | Airbag | 1,216 |
| 2022-07-28 | 22V542 | 2022 Volkswagen Golf R & 2022 Volkswagen GTI | Windows, wipers & mirrors | 2,238 |
| 2022-03-17 | 22V163 | 2022 Volkswagen Golf R & 2022 Volkswagen GTI | Engine | 4,269 |
| 2021-05-06 | 21V321 | 2018–2019 Volkswagen Golf R & 2016–2017 Volkswagen Passat + 6 more | Unknown Or Other | 46 |
| 2020-09-17 | 20V561 | 2016–2018 Volkswagen Passat & 2018 Volkswagen Atlas + 3 more | Unknown Or Other | 23 |
| 2018-12-11 | 18V864 | 2018 Volkswagen Golf R | Fuel system | 516 |
| 2018-11-19 | 18V803 | 2018 Audi A3 Cabriolet & 2018 Audi RS 3 + 2 more | Seats | 169 |
| 2016-06-24 | 16V464 | 2016 Volkswagen CC & 2016 Volkswagen E-Golf + 2 more | Door latches & locks | 5,658 |
| 2016-05-23 | 16V337 | 2016 Volkswagen Golf R | Equipment | 11 |
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FAQ
How many recalls does the Volkswagen Golf R have?
The Volkswagen Golf R has 16 NHTSA safety recalls across model years 2016, 2018–2019, 2022–2025. The 2022 model year has the most (5).
Are Volkswagen Golf R recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)