2016 Volkswagen Golf R recalls
4 NHTSA recall campaigns naming the 2016 Volkswagen Golf R. Last verified Jul 30, 2026. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
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- Nov 9, 2022Crash risk2016 Volkswagen Golf R — Electrical System
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016 Golf R vehicles. Incorrect front windshield wiper software was installed which may prevent the wipers from activating. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 104, "Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems."
22V831000 · 5 units · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Jul 27, 2022Fire risk2016 Audi A3, 2016 Audi A3 Sportback E-Tron, 2016 Audi R8 and 7 other models — Air Bags
Volkswagen 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 vehicles. During air bag deployment, the front passenger air bag may explode or deploy improperly.
22V543000 · 1K units · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Jun 24, 2016Crash risk2016 Volkswagen CC, 2016 Volkswagen E-Golf, 2016 Volkswagen Golf R and 1 other model — Latches/locks/linkages
Volkswagen 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, and e-Golf vehicles manufactured November 25, 2015, to January 11, 2016. Vibrations, such as those created by opening and closing a vehicle door, may cause the rear child door locks to disengage, allowing a child to open a rear door while inside the vehicle.
16V464000 · 6K units · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- May 23, 2016Crash risk2016 Volkswagen Golf R — Equipment
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2016 Golf R vehicles manufactured March 17, 2016 to March 23, 2016. The affected vehicles may be equipped with a Federal Certification Label that lists an incorrect rear axle weight limit. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
16V337000 · 11 units · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.