Volkswagen Golf R recalls
16 recall campaigns since 2013 include the Volkswagen Golf R. Choose a model year to see only the recalls that cover it.
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Most recalled parts
Back over prevention (2), Unknown or other (2), Seat belts (1), Suspension (1), Electrical system (1) among the latest campaigns.
Latest recalls
- 2025–2026 Audi Q4 E-Tron, A6 Sportback E-Tron, S5 and more and 2025 Volkswagen Golf R, GTI recall: Seat belts: front, retractor
September 24, 2025 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Campaign 25V-638Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025 GTI, Golf R, Audi A5, A6 Sportback E-Tron, S5, S6 Sportback E-Tron, 2026 Q4 Sportback E-Tron, and Q4 E-Tron vehicles.
- 2022–2024 Volkswagen Golf R, GTI, Atlas Cross Sport and more recall: Back over prevention: software
June 27, 2024 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Campaign 24V-480Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VW) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Golf R, Golf GTI, 2024 Atlas, and 2024 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles.
- 2023 Volkswagen GTI, Golf R recall: Suspension: front, macpherson strut
June 21, 2023 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Campaign 23V-437Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023 Golf R A8 and Golf GTI vehicles.
- 2016 Volkswagen Golf R recall: Electrical system: body control module, software
November 9, 2022 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Campaign 22V-831Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016 Golf R vehicles.
- 2022 Audi RS 3, Q4 E-Tron, S3 and more and 2022–2023 Volkswagen GTI, ID.4, Golf R recall: Back over prevention: display function
November 2, 2022 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Campaign 22V-823Volkswagen 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.
- 2019–2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, Golf Sportwagen, Atlas and more and 2019–2020 Audi Q3, A3 recall: Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems
October 31, 2022 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Campaign 22V-815Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan LWB, Golf Sportswagen A7, Golf Alltrack, Golf R GP, Audi Q3, Audi A3 Cabriolet, 2019-2020 Jetta NF, Jetta GLI, Golf GTI, Atlas…
- 2022–2023 Volkswagen Golf R, GTI recall: Engine and engine cooling: cooling system, radiator assembly
September 21, 2022 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Campaign 22V-707Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Golf R A8 and Golf GTI vehicles.
- 2016 Audi S3, A3 Sportback E-Tron, A3 and more and 2016 Volkswagen GTI, Golf R, E-Golf and more recall: Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module
July 27, 2022 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Campaign 22V-543Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016 Audi TT Roadster, TT Coupe, S3 Sedan, R8 Coupe, A3 Sedan, A3 Etron, A3 Cabriolet, 2016 Golf Sportwagen, Golf R, Golf GTI, Golf A7, and E Golf…
- 2022 Volkswagen GTI, Golf R recall: Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly
July 27, 2022 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Campaign 22V-542Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Golf R A8 and Golf GTI vehicles.
- 2022 Volkswagen Golf R, GTI recall: Engine
March 16, 2022 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Campaign 22V-163Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Golf GTI and Golf R vehicles.
- 2016–2019 Volkswagen Golf R, CC, E-Golf and more recall: Unknown or other
May 5, 2021 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Campaign 21V-321Volkswagen 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.
- 2016–2018 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack, Egolf, Passat and more recall: Unknown or other
September 16, 2020 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Campaign 20V-561Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Golf R and Atlas, 2017 Golf Alltrack and E-Golf and 2016-2018 Passat vehicles.
- 2018 Volkswagen Golf R recall: Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
December 5, 2018 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Campaign 18V-864Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Golf R vehicles.
- 2018 Audi A3 Cabriolet, RS 3 and 2018 Volkswagen Golf R, E-Golf recall: Seats: mid/rear assembly
November 14, 2018 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Campaign 18V-803Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen e-Golf and Golf R vehicles, and Audi A3 Sedan and RS3 vehicles.
- 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan, Golf R, CC and more recall: Latches/locks/linkages
June 24, 2016 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Campaign 16V-464Volkswagen 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…
- 2016 Volkswagen Golf R recall: Equipment: other, labels
May 23, 2016 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Campaign 16V-337Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2016 Golf R vehicles manufactured March 17, 2016 to March 23, 2016.
Frequently asked questions
How many recalls has the Volkswagen Golf R had?
NHTSA lists 16 recall campaigns since 2013 that include the Volkswagen Golf R, across 7 model years (2016–2025).
Which Volkswagen Golf R model year has the most recalls?
The 2022 Volkswagen Golf R appears in the most campaigns (5). Counts reflect how many recalls include that year, not how many cars were affected.
How do I check my Volkswagen Golf R for recalls?
Use the free VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A campaign applies only to certain vehicles, so a model-year match is not enough.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall data for passenger vehicles, recalls since 2013, shown as published. This site is independent and not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and follow your manufacturer’s notice. Terms and disclaimer.