Every 2018 Volkswagen Golf R recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Unknown Or Other · NHTSA 21V321000
May 5, 2021Unknown Or Other
- Problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Touareg GP, Tiguan, Golf A6, E-Golf GP, CCF, 2016-2017 Passat GP, 2018-2019 Golf R GP, and 2018 Atlas vehicles. These internal-use vehicles were sold without confirmation that they were built to all applicable regulatory requirements and may have been modified prior to sale. As such, these vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of various Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
- Risk
- Vehicles that do not meet all regulatory requirements may have an increased risk of injury, crash, or fire.
- Fix
- Volkswagen will repurchase the vehicles. Owner notification letters were mailed May 20, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 01F1.
Full recall details for 21V321000 →Unknown Or Other · NHTSA 20V561000
Sep 16, 2020Unknown Or Other
- Problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Golf R and Atlas, 2017 Golf Alltrack and E-Golf and 2016-2018 Passat vehicles. These internal use vehicles were sold without confirmation that they were built to all applicable regulatory requirements and may have been modified prior to sale. As such, these vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of various Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
- Risk
- Vehicles that do not meet all regulatory requirements may have an increased risk of a crash or injury to vehicle occupants.
- Fix
- Volkswagen will notify owners and will repurchase the vehicles. The recall began October 6, 2020. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 01E9.
Full recall details for 20V561000 →Seats · NHTSA 18V803000
Nov 14, 2018Seats:Mid/Rear Assembly
- Problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen e-Golf and Golf R vehicles, and Audi A3 Sedan and RS3 vehicles. The rear seat frame head restraint guide sleeves may be incorrectly welded to the seat frame.
- Risk
- If the guide sleeves are incorrectly welded, in the event of a crash, the rear seat head restraints may have reduced stability, increasing the risk of injury.
- Fix
- Volkswagen and Audi will notify their owners, and dealers will inspect the guide sleeves for incorrect welds, replacing the rear seat frame, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 28, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 72H8 (VW) and 72H9(Audi).
Full recall details for 18V803000 →Fuel System, Gasoline · NHTSA 18V864000
May 12, 2018Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
- Problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Golf R vehicles. The fuel hose quick connector may detach from the fuel supply line in the engine bay, resulting in a fuel leak.
- Risk
- A fuel leak in the engine compartment can increase the risk of a fire.
- Fix
- Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will secure the fuel line connection, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 11, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20Bi.
Full recall details for 18V864000 →
2018 Volkswagen Golf R complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Volkswagen Golf R. Volkswagen has issued at least 470 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
- Power Train3
- Service Brakes3
- Electrical System1
- Electronic Stability Control (Esc)1
- Exterior Lighting1
- Fuel/Propulsion System1
Service bulletins by component
- Equipment (171)
- Electrical System (98)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (70)
- Engine (59)
- Unknown Or Other (39)
- Power Train (26)
Read Volkswagen Golf R owner complaints and bulletins, every year
NHTSA defect investigations covering the 2018 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.
What people reported
Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Volkswagen Golf R. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
“After starting the car and then beginning to drive, the transmission falls into neutral when it should have shifted from 1st to 2nd gear.”
2018 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF RMar 23, 2024
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11579064
“The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Golf R. The contact stated that the headlights had become significantly dim while driving due to moisture accumulation inside the headlights housing. The contact stated that the failure had reduced the visibility of the roadway while driving at night.”
2018 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF RJan 23, 2024
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11567348
“When driving the car it occasionally slips into neutral when it should be making the 1st to 2nd shift. Happens rarely; about 12-15 times in 60K miles. More common after filling up with gas, but has happened at other times.”
2018 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF ROct 21, 2021
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11437660
“Around 5 times now over the last year or two, most recently yesterday, the (DSG automatic) transmission has dropped out of gear into neutral when pulling away from a stop. Note that the shifter was not moved and did not move - but the transmission pops out of gear.”
2018 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF ROct 17, 2021
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11437081
“EXITING A PARKING LOT WITH A 15% INCLINE @3MPH MERGING INTO THE ROAD, THE FRONT PARK ASSIST SENSORS BEEPED AND THE VEHICLE AUTOMATICALLY APPLIED BRAKES INSTEAD OF ACCELERATING.”
2018 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF RNov 4, 2019
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11278045
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