Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2016 Volkswagen Golf R has 4 recalls, 12 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
4
Recalls
12
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 2026
16V337000
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2016 Golf R vehicles manufactured March 17, 2016 to March 23, 2016. T...
16V464000
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 Ti...
22V543000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016 Audi TT Roadster, TT Coupe, S3 Sedan, R8 Coupe, A3 Sedan, A3 Etron, A3 Cabrio...
22V831000
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016 Golf R vehicles. Incorrect front windshield wiper software was installed whi...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2016 Volkswagen Golf R 4 DR AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 11, 2026 | TIRES | On 04/24, I purchased 4 P235/40ZR18 Bridgestone Potenza Sport tires from Tire Rack. The tires have a... |
| Nov 29, 2024 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? -... |
| Mar 14, 2024 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I'm not entirely sure what is wrong with the car but I was sitting in my car waiting for an appointm... |
| May 15, 2022 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The shifter surround started peeling near the cubby storage hole below the climate control. The pa... |
| May 11, 2022 | STRUCTURE | Chrome trim around the shifter began peeling and exposed sharp edges. Sharp edges of raised trim are... |
| Jun 26, 2021 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Trim around the shifter boot has delaminated, and when reaching into the storage compartment causes ... |
| Mar 5, 2021 | POWER TRAIN | I DISCOVERED A COOLANT LEAK AFTER MOVING MY CAR FROM MY GARAGE. BROUGHT THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP A... |
| Dec 24, 2019 | ENGINE | DURING NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS THE CEL TURNED ON AND THE CAR INDICATED IT WAS LOW ON COOLANT. I TO... |
| Feb 6, 2017 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | THE BACKUP CAMERA INTERMITTENTLY FAILS TO OPERATE, DISPLAYING THE MESSAGE "PARKPILOT IS CURRENTLY NO... |
| Jan 9, 2017 | WHEELS | CURRENT GENERATION OF VW GOLF R (AKA MK7) WAS SOLD IN 2016 IN SINGLE WHEEL/TIRE COMBINATION. DEFAULT... |
| Jun 24, 2016 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | REAR VIEW CAMERA OPERATION IS INTERMITTENT. WHEN PARKED AND ACTIVATING REVERSE, THE DISPLAY SCREEN S... |
| Jan 8, 2016 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | - VEHICLE IS GETTING 19MPG (MOSTLY HIGHWAY). MPG ON CAR IS WELL BELOW PUBLISHED RANGE OF 22-31. VW... |