2015 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF R — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
14
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2015 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF R
The 2015 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF R has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 14 technical service bulletins have been issued by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Electronic Stability Control Esc (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2015 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF R
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2015 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF R. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2015 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF R
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2015 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF R. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electronic Stability Control Esc | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
HI. EVERSINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR IN AUGUST OF 2015 THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH SUSPENSION AND STABILITY OF THIS VEHICLE. IT DOES NOT DRIVE STRAIGHT AND ALWAYS ON ANY MINOR OR MAJOR BUMPS THE CAR JUMPS AND FLIES IN THE AIR AND THAT CREATES A HUGE BODY ROLL AND ALSO HABE CHANGED TIRES 2 TIMES ALREADY AND MY TIRES WEAR OUT AFTER 1000 MILES BECAUSE THE CAR KEEPS MOVING TO LEFT AND RIGHT. THE STABILITY CONTROL STARTS WORKING FOR NO REASON BECAUSE IT SENSES THE CAR GOING OUT OF CONTROL. CAR IS CONSTANTLY SHAKING AND DURING TAKE OFF AND STOP IT GOES TO LEFT & RIGHT. A VERY SMALL TINY BUMP ON LOW SPEED THROUGHS THE CAR SO STRONG AND IT IS OUT OF CONTROL. I HAVE BEEN TO THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT OF VOLKSWAGEN AND EVENTHOUGH THEY KNOW WHAT'S WRONG WITH THE CAR THEY REFUSE TO FIX IT BECAUSE THEY SAY THAT VW HAS TOUGH SYSTEM WHERE NOT UNLESS THE CAR IS NOT DRIVEABLE ANYMORE THEY WON'T FIX IT. THIS IS A PERFORMANCE CAR WITH VERY SCARY PROBLEM. I AM DRIVING IT LIKE A GRANDMA IN THE PAST YEAR BUT THE PROBLEM IS STILL THE SAME. THE AUTOMATIC WINDOW OPENER DOSNT WORK EVERYTIME I CHANGE THE DRIVE MODE AND THEN IT STARTS WORKING ON ITS OWN. ANOTHER PROBLEM IS THE BACK UP CAMERA WHERE WHEN I DRIVE BACKWARDS IN REAR GEAR IF I GO SLIGHTLY FASTER THAN COUPLE OF MILES PER HOUR THE SCREEN GOES BLACK AND I CAN'T SEE, WHICH THAT ON ITS OWN IS ANOTHER LIABILITY AND GREAT RISK FACTOR. WHEN TURNING THE WHEEL ON ANY PAVEMENT THE FRONT TIRES AND RIMS WANNA JUMP OUT OF THEIR PLACE AND THE CAR SHAKES AND LOOSES CONTROL.
HI. EVERSINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR IN AUGUST OF 2015 THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH SUSPENSION AND STABILITY OF THIS VEHICLE. IT DOES NOT DRIVE STRAIGHT AND ALWAYS ON ANY MINOR OR MAJOR BUMPS THE CAR JUMPS AND FLIES IN THE AIR AND THAT CREATES A HUGE BODY ROLL AND ALSO HABE CHANGED TIRES 2 TIMES ALREADY AND MY TIRES WEAR OUT AFTER 1000 MILES BECAUSE THE CAR KEEPS MOVING TO LEFT AND RIGHT. THE STABILITY CONTROL STARTS WORKING FOR NO REASON BECAUSE IT SENSES THE CAR GOING OUT OF CONTROL. CAR IS CONSTANTLY SHAKING AND DURING TAKE OFF AND STOP IT GOES TO LEFT & RIGHT. A VERY SMALL TINY BUMP ON LOW SPEED THROUGHS THE CAR SO STRONG AND IT IS OUT OF CONTROL. I HAVE BEEN TO THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT OF VOLKSWAGEN AND EVENTHOUGH THEY KNOW WHAT'S WRONG WITH THE CAR THEY REFUSE TO FIX IT BECAUSE THEY SAY THAT VW HAS TOUGH SYSTEM WHERE NOT UNLESS THE CAR IS NOT DRIVEABLE ANYMORE THEY WON'T FIX IT. THIS IS A PERFORMANCE CAR WITH VERY SCARY PROBLEM. I AM DRIVING IT LIKE A GRANDMA IN THE PAST YEAR BUT THE PROBLEM IS STILL THE SAME. THE AUTOMATIC WINDOW OPENER DOSNT WORK EVERYTIME I CHANGE THE DRIVE MODE AND THEN IT STARTS WORKING ON ITS OWN. ANOTHER PROBLEM IS THE BACK UP CAMERA WHERE WHEN I DRIVE BACKWARDS IN REAR GEAR IF I GO SLIGHTLY FASTER THAN COUPLE OF MILES PER HOUR THE SCREEN GOES BLACK AND I CAN'T SEE, WHICH THAT ON ITS OWN IS ANOTHER LIABILITY AND GREAT RISK FACTOR. WHEN TURNING THE WHEEL ON ANY PAVEMENT THE FRONT TIRES AND RIMS WANNA JUMP OUT OF THEIR PLACE AND THE CAR SHAKES AND LOOSES CONTROL.
Safety Rating for the 2015 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF R
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2015 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF R in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2015 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF R
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. has issued 14 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2015 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF R. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
V0116132033805_11 — ENGINE
Engine misfire diagnostic aid.
VWP-25-16 — POWER TRAIN
For applicable Settlement Class Vehicles, the New Vehicle Limited Warranty will be extended to cover 50% of the repair or replacement of the Turbocharger by an authorized Volkswagen Dealer for 8.5 years or 85,000 miles, whichever occurs first, from the vehicle’s in-service date.
V5718012042955-5 — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Update to model and model year applicability and remove WISE claiming information.
MIB II Troublesh — EQUIPMENT
MIBII Informational Document
V461901-2010245 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
Brake disc care
TT911609 2044314 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Repair direction to address fault code B201A that sets after replacement of the J794 infotainment module. Include model year 2017 for all models with MIB2 radios
Email 2015 MY Go — EQUIPMENT
This document informs dealers that some initial orders of the 2015 model year Golf R vehicles were delivered to dealers without the front license plate bracket included in the ?by-pack?. Please ensure that the front license plate bracket is installed or available for all future Golf R deliveries. It also...
V661501 2039994 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Technical Bulletin: This document concerns The holes on license plate bracket, provided with the Golf R, do not line up with the holes to secure the license plate. The license plate does not cover the recessed area, for the mounting pins, on the license plate bracket.
VSS-15-02 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
2015 Volkswagen Golf R ? Market Introduction Temporary Warranty Process and Parts Return Program: During the Market Introduction of the all-new Golf R, Volkswagen will collect all warranty repair information to ensure prompt analysis and resolution of any emerging concerns
TB001409 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Prepaid PDI Time Units (U.S. Only)
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2015 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF R
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the VOLKSWAGEN GOLF R
- 2012 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF R — 3 complaints
- 2013 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF R — 4 complaints
- 2014 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF R — 0 complaints
- 2015 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF R (current)
- 2016 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF R — 14 complaints
- 2017 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF R — 22 complaints
- 2018 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF R — 13 complaints
- 2019 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF R — 6 complaints
- 2020 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF R — 0 complaints
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