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2018 Volkswagen Golf R Powertrain Problems

Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2018 Volkswagen Golf R has 3 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.

3

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Powertrain Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Mar 18, 2024POWER TRAINAfter starting the car and then beginning to drive, the transmission falls into neutral when it shou...
Oct 16, 2021POWER TRAINAround 5 times now over the last year or two, most recently yesterday, the (DSG automatic) transmi...
Oct 5, 2021POWER TRAINWhen driving the car it occasionally slips into neutral when it should be making the 1st to 2nd shif...

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