Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2023 Volkswagen Golf R has 3 recalls, 6 complaints.
3
Recalls
6
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
22V707000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Golf R A8 and Golf GTI vehicles. The radiator may not have been attache...
23V437000
SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023 Golf R A8 and Golf GTI vehicles. The strut mount may be deformed, loosening ...
24V480000
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
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...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
Rating for: 2023 Volkswagen Golf R 4 DR AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | The vehicle has a feature called "hill hold" that can not be disabled where it holds the brakes when... |
| Feb 13, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | Hello, The problem that I am having, and that many people have been having with the 8th generation ... |
| Jun 8, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The car’s own navigation calibration system has been inoperable for at least eight months and is kno... |
| Jan 10, 2024 | STEERING,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | The VW Golf current generation starting has “haptic” controls on the steering wheel and dash under t... |
| Aug 11, 2023 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2023 Volkswagen Golf R. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at a stop ... |
| May 26, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | These issues are related to unintentional use of controls on the steering wheel while driving. Pres... |