2016 Volkswagen Golf R recalls (4)

Every 2016 Volkswagen Golf R recall

Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.

• Visibility/Wiper · NHTSA 22V831000

  Sep 11, 2022Visibility/Wiper

  Problem

  Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016 Golf R vehicles. Incorrect front windshield wiper software was installed which may prevent the wipers from activating. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 104, "Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems."

  Risk

  Windshield wipers that cannot be activated may lead to reduced visibility for the driver and increase the risk of a crash.

  Fix

  Dealers will update the body control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 15, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 91EN.

  Full recall details for 22V831000 →

• Air Bags · NHTSA 22V543000

  Jul 27, 2022Air Bags:Frontal:Passenger Side:Inflator Module

  Problem

  Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016 Audi TT Roadster, TT Coupe, S3 Sedan, R8 Coupe, A3 Sedan, A3 Etron, A3 Cabriolet, 2016 Golf Sportwagen, Golf R, Golf GTI, Golf A7, and E Golf vehicles. During air bag deployment, the front passenger air bag may explode or deploy improperly.

  Risk

  An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in serious injury or death. An improper air bag deployment may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing their risk of injury in a crash.

  Fix

  Dealers will replace the front-passenger air bag module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 16, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69DY and 61C1.

  Full recall details for 22V543000 →

• Latches/Locks/Linkages · NHTSA 16V464000

  Jun 24, 2016Latches/Locks/Linkages

  Problem

  Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016 CC vehicles manufactured January 12, 2016, to February 3, 2016, Golf R and Tiguan vehicles manufactured November 25, 2015, to January 28, 2016, and e-Golf vehicles manufactured November 25, 2015, to January 11, 2016. Vibrations, such as those created by opening and closing a vehicle door, may cause the rear child door locks to disengage, allowing a child to open a rear door while inside the vehicle.

  Risk

  If an unrestrained child unexpectedly opens a door, they may fall from the vehicle increasing their risk of injury.

  Fix

  Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and if necessary, replace the child lock(s), free of charge. The recall began on August 22, 2016. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 58C9.

  Full recall details for 16V464000 →

• Equipment · NHTSA 16V337000

  May 23, 2016Equipment:Other:Labels

  Problem

  Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2016 Golf R vehicles manufactured March 17, 2016 to March 23, 2016. The affected vehicles may be equipped with a Federal Certification Label that lists an incorrect rear axle weight limit. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."

  Risk

  The listed weight limit is low enough that the vehicle owner may ignore the weight limits and overload the vehicle and exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), thereby increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix

  Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a corrected certification label, free of charge. The recall began July 2016. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 01B5.

  Full recall details for 16V337000 →

2016 Volkswagen Golf R complaints and service bulletins

Owners filed 12 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Volkswagen Golf R, reporting 2 injuries. Volkswagen has issued at least 562 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.

Most-reported components

• Electrical System2
• Engine2
• Fuel/Propulsion System2
• Power Train2
• Unknown Or Other2
• Structure1

Service bulletins by component

• Equipment (238)
• Electrical System (119)
• Engine and Engine Cooling (81)
• Engine (72)
• Unknown Or Other (34)
• Structure (24)

Read Volkswagen Golf R owner complaints and bulletins, every year

NHTSA defect investigations covering the 2016 Volkswagen Golf R

NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation lists this model year in one investigation. An investigation is not a recall; it is how NHTSA decides whether one is needed.

• Fuel Leak due to Suction Jet Pump Failure within Fuel Tank (Remedy Effectiveness of Recall 16V647)
  RQ23007Opened Dec 12, 2023Closed Jul 1, 2024

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