Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2017 Volkswagen Golf R has 0 recalls, 195 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
0
Recalls
195
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2017 Volkswagen Golf R 4 DR AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 27, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Infotainment system is restarting itself repeatedly every 30 seconds to every few minutes.This has b... |
| Sep 20, 2024 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I had a suction jet pump recall due on the car. I took it to the dealer to fix. Mind you, I have nev... |
| Sep 2, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The water pump in these vehicles are known defects, with class actions resulting. My water pump has ... |
| Aug 20, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I have gear shift trim that has peeled and is extermely sharp in my vehicle. This had led to cutting... |
| Aug 12, 2024 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS | Failure of wheel speed sensor in front right wheel. This is the THIRD time I have had a wheel speed ... |
| Jul 25, 2024 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | July 30,2024 I own a Golf 2017. My suction jet pump has failed. I cannot drive my car because I c... |
| Jul 7, 2024 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | On July 7, 2024, the fuel tank system on my car (2017 VW Golf) failed. I was unable to pump gas into... |
| Jun 16, 2024 | STRUCTURE | driving down the highway at 70mph and what sounded like a gunshot inside the car. glass started fall... |
| Jun 13, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2017 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack. The contact stated that while parking the vehicle ... |
| Apr 26, 2024 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2017 Volkswagen Golf. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the c... |
| Apr 12, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I've been experiencing a recurring issue with my vehicle where the EPC light frequently activates. W... |
| Apr 6, 2024 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | VW is not acting fast enough to fix the active fuel tank suction jet pump recall, given the immense ... |
| Apr 1, 2024 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2017 Volkswagen Golf. The contact stated that after refueling the vehicle, the co... |
| Mar 18, 2024 | SUSPENSION | -rear coil springs snapped -if coil completely falls out there will be no suspension, creating a gre... |
| Mar 16, 2024 | ENGINE | Turbo Wastegate actuator rod/flap failure/seizure. VW dealership & Independent service center both d... |
| Mar 1, 2024 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Related to recall 20UF. VWoA refused to authorize repair under recall in March. My 2017 GTI is diag... |
| Feb 14, 2024 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | A recall was published on 02/14/2024 and remains unresolved. Since the safety risk of "leaking fuel,... |
| Jan 17, 2024 | STEERING,POWER TRAIN | I am facing an issue with my car where it tends to roll back even when it's in park, regardless of w... |
| Jan 8, 2024 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Hello I am creating this inquiry about the suction pump and charcoal canister for my 2017 VW GTI. Th... |
| Dec 14, 2023 | ENGINE | Thermostat Sensor Failure causing check engine light P00B7. Vehicle not reading the correct engine t... |