VOLKSWAGEN GOLF R
All Model Years — Complaints, Recalls & Reliability
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF R Reliability Overview
The VOLKSWAGEN GOLF R has been produced from 2012 to 2025. Over 14 model years, NHTSA has received 106 complaints and issued 20 recall campaigns for this model.
14
Model Years
106
Complaints
20
Recalls
2012–2025
Year Range
Complaints by Model Year
2025 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF R
Complaints: 0
Recalls: 1
No rating
2024 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF R
Complaints: 14
Recalls: 1
No rating
Top Issue: service-brakes
2023 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF R
Complaints: 8
Recalls: 3
No rating
Top Issue: service-brakes
2022 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF R
Complaints: 20
Recalls: 5
No rating
Top Issue: electrical-system
2021 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF R
Complaints: 0
Recalls: 0
No rating
2020 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF R
Complaints: 0
Recalls: 0
No rating
2019 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF R
Complaints: 6
Recalls: 2
★★★★★
Top Issue: electrical-system
2018 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF R
Complaints: 13
Recalls: 4
★★★★★
Top Issue: power-train
2017 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF R
Complaints: 22
Recalls: 0
★★★★★
Top Issue: engine
2016 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF R
Complaints: 14
Recalls: 4
★★★★★
Top Issue: electrical-system
2015 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF R
Complaints: 2
Recalls: 0
No rating
Top Issue: electronic-stability-control-esc
2014 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF R
Complaints: 0
Recalls: 0
No rating
2013 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF R
Complaints: 4
Recalls: 0
No rating
Top Issue: air-bags
2012 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF R
Complaints: 3
Recalls: 0
No rating
Top Issue: electrical-system
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Rating | Top Issue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0 | 1 | N/A | — |
| 2024 | 14 | 1 | N/A | service-brakes |
| 2023 | 8 | 3 | N/A | service-brakes |
| 2022 | 20 | 5 | N/A | electrical-system |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | N/A | — |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 | N/A | — |
| 2019 | 6 | 2 | ★★★★★ | electrical-system |
| 2018 | 13 | 4 | ★★★★★ | power-train |
| 2017 | 22 | 0 | ★★★★★ | engine |
| 2016 | 14 | 4 | ★★★★★ | electrical-system |
| 2015 | 2 | 0 | N/A | electronic-stability-control-esc |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 | N/A | — |
| 2013 | 4 | 0 | N/A | air-bags |
| 2012 | 3 | 0 | N/A | electrical-system |