2013–2026 · 10 model years
Volkswagen Golf R recalls & problems by year
20 recalls and 79 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. Pick a year for the full record.
Most complaints201715 complaints
Most recalls20225 recalls
Crashes reported1in owner complaints
Injuries reported40 deaths
| Model year | NHTSA stars | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Golf R | — | 0 | 5 |
| 2025 Golf R | — | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 Golf R | — | 1 | 12 |
| 2023 Golf R | — | 3 | 6 |
| 2022 Golf R | — | 5 | 10 |
| 2019 Golf R | 5★ | 2 | 6 |
| 2018 Golf R | 5★ | 4 | 9 |
| 2017 Golf R | 5★ | 0 | 15 |
| 2016 Golf R | 5★ | 4 | 12 |
| 2013 Golf R | — | 0 | 4 |
Crash, fire, injury and death figures are what owners reported in their complaints; NHTSA does not verify them. A year with more complaints is not necessarily worse: newer and best-selling years collect more reports.