Volkswagen Golf R recalls
Every NHTSA recall campaign filed since 2000 that names the Volkswagen Golf R, newest first. Last verified Jul 30, 2026.
Units are totals reported across campaigns mentioning this model — NHTSA does not always break unit counts down by model.
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- Sep 24, 2025Crash risk2025 Audi A5, 2025 Audi A6 Sportback E-Tron, 2026 Audi Q4 E-Tron and 5 other models — Seat Belts
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.
25V638000 · 1K units · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Jun 27, 2024Crash risk2024 Volkswagen Atlas, 2024 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, 2022–2024 Volkswagen Golf R and 1 other model — Back Over Prevention
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VW) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Golf R, Golf GTI, 2024 Atlas, and 2024 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The rearview camera image may be delayed or deactivated after shifting into reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
24V480000 · 84K units · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Jun 21, 2023Crash risk2023 Volkswagen Golf R, 2023 Volkswagen GTI — Suspension
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023 Golf R A8 and Golf GTI vehicles. The strut mount may be deformed, loosening the bolted connections to the suspension strut mounting.
23V437000 · 59 units · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- 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.
- Nov 2, 2022Crash risk2022 Audi A3, 2022 Audi Q4 E-Tron, 2022 Audi RS 3 and 4 other models — Back Over Prevention
Volkswagen 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. The rearview camera image may be blank or unresponsive when the vehicle is placed in reverse gear or when the park function is manually activated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
22V823000 · 3K units · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Oct 31, 2022Crash risk2019–2020 Audi A3, 2019 Audi Q3, 2019–2021 Volkswagen Atlas and 8 other models — Tires
Volkswagen 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, Golf A7, Audi A3, 2020-2021 Atlas Cross Sport, and 2021 Atlas FL vehicles. The tire pressure monitoring system may not detect an air pressure loss in adequate time when deflating occurs among all four tires simultaneously. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."
22V815000 · 296K units · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Sep 21, 2022Fire risk2022–2023 Volkswagen Golf R, 2022–2023 Volkswagen GTI — Engine and Engine Cooling
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Golf R A8 and Golf GTI vehicles. The radiator may not have been attached correctly to the intercooler, which can result in a damaged coolant hose.
22V707000 · 8K 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.
- Jul 27, 2022Crash risk2022 Volkswagen Golf R, 2022 Volkswagen GTI — Visibility
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Golf R A8 and Golf GTI vehicles. The touch switch for the sunroof may be too sensitive, allowing it to be inadvertently pressed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 118, "Power-Operated Window Systems."
22V542000 · 2K units · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Mar 16, 2022Fire risk2022 Volkswagen Golf R, 2022 Volkswagen GTI — Engine
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Golf GTI and Golf R vehicles. Certain driving situations, such as high acceleration driving maneuvers, may loosen the engine design cover.
22V163000 · 4K units · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- May 5, 2021Fire risk2018 Volkswagen Atlas, 2017 Volkswagen CC, 2017 Volkswagen E-Golf and 5 other models — Unknown OR Other
Volkswagen 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. These internal-use vehicles were sold without confirmation that they were built to all applicable regulatory requirements and may have been modified prior to sale. As such, these vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of various Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
21V321000 · 46 units · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Sep 16, 2020Crash risk2018 Volkswagen Atlas, 2017 Volkswagen Egolf, 2017 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack and 2 other models — Unknown OR Other
Volkswagen 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. These internal use vehicles were sold without confirmation that they were built to all applicable regulatory requirements and may have been modified prior to sale. As such, these vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of various Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
20V561000 · 23 units · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Dec 5, 2018Fire risk2018 Volkswagen Golf R — Fuel System, Gasoline
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Golf R vehicles. The fuel hose quick connector may detach from the fuel supply line in the engine bay, resulting in a fuel leak.
18V864000 · 516 units · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Nov 14, 2018Crash risk2018 Audi A3 Cabriolet, 2018 Audi RS 3, 2018 Volkswagen E-Golf and 1 other model — Seats
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen e-Golf and Golf R vehicles, and Audi A3 Sedan and RS3 vehicles. The rear seat frame head restraint guide sleeves may be incorrectly welded to the seat frame.
18V803000 · 169 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.