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2025 Volkswagen Golf R recalls

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign since 2013 that include the 2025 Volkswagen Golf R. The most recent was reported on September 24, 2025.

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Recalls at a glance

DateCampaignPartVehicles
September 24, 202525V-638Seat belts: front, retractor1,042

Recall details

Seat belts: front, retractor

September 24, 2025 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Campaign 25V-638

What is wrong: Volkswagen 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. The torsion bar in one or both front seat belt retractors may have been damaged during production.

Risk: In a crash, a damaged torsion bar in a retractor could fail. If this happens, the seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

The fix: Dealers will replace one or both front seat belts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 30, 2025, and October 31, 2025. Owners may contact Audi at 1-800-253-2834 or Volkswagen at 1-800-893-5298. Audi's number for this recall is 69UM; Volkswagen’s number for this recall is 694T. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 26, 2025.

Other model years of the Volkswagen Golf R

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2025 Volkswagen Golf R have recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign since 2013 that include the 2025 Volkswagen Golf R, the most recent reported on September 24, 2025. A campaign covers only certain vehicles, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected.

What parts have been recalled on the 2025 Volkswagen Golf R?

Seat belts (1).

Are recall repairs free?

In 1 of the 1 campaign listed here, the remedy states that the repair is free of charge. Read the remedy in each recall for the details.

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.