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Volkswagen Golf R Recalls

14 Transport Canada safety recalls for the Volkswagen Golf R, model years 2016–2025. Tap any recall for the hazard, affected models, and corrective action.

Volkswagen Golf R — Seats And Restraints High risk
Sep 24, 2025 Model years: 2025
Issue: On certain vehicles, the front seat belt(s) may have been damaged during production. As a result, the seat belt(s) may not hold a person in place during a crash. Note: For t
Also affects: Audi S5, Audi A5, Volkswagen Gti, Audi Q4 E-Tron
Volkswagen Golf R — Visual System High risk
Jun 27, 2024 Model years: 2022, 2023, 2024
On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image to be delayed or not to appear on the display. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to disp
Also affects: Volkswagen Atlas, Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, Volkswagen Gti
Volkswagen Golf R — Airbag High risk
May 29, 2024 Model years: 2022
On certain vehicles, the owner's manual incorrectly describes the function of the passenger airbag indicator light.
Also affects: Audi A3, Audi S3, Volkswagen Gti, Volkswagen Id.4, Volkswagen Taos
Volkswagen Golf R — Visual System High risk
Nov 9, 2022 Model years: 2016
Issue: On a small number of Golf R models, the incorrect windshield wiper software may have been installed during production. As a result, the windshield wipers may not work. Safet
Volkswagen Golf R — Visual System High risk
Nov 2, 2022 Model years: 2022
Issue: On certain vehicles, after shifting into reverse or manually activating the parking function, the rearview camera image may not display. Canadian regulations require the rea
Also affects: Audi S3, Audi A3, Volkswagen Gti, Audi Q4 E-Tron, Volkswagen Id.4
Volkswagen Golf R — Engine High risk
Sep 21, 2022 Model years: 2022
On certain vehicles, the radiator may not be attached correctly. As a result, a coolant hose could be damaged by contact with the serpentine belt pulley and create a coolant leak.
Also affects: Volkswagen Gti
Volkswagen Golf R — Airbag High risk
Jul 27, 2022 Model years: 2016
On certain vehicles, the passenger-front airbag inflator could rupture when the airbag deploys in a crash. If this happens, the airbag may not inflate properly and small pieces of
Also affects: Audi A3, Audi A3 E-Tron, Audi S3, Audi Tt, Volkswagen Golf
Volkswagen Golf R — Visual System High risk
Jul 27, 2022 Model years: 2022
On certain vehicles, the touch switch that controls the sunroof may be too sensitive. As a result, the sunroof switch does not pass certain tests under Canadian safety regulations.
Also affects: Volkswagen Gti
Volkswagen Golf R — Engine High risk
Mar 16, 2022 Model years: 2022
Issue: The engine cover may come loose in certain driving conditions. If this happens, the engine cover could contact hot surfaces in the engine compartment and melt. Safety Risk:
Also affects: Volkswagen Gti
Volkswagen Golf R — Fabrics High risk
May 26, 2021 Model years: 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
Issue: On certain models, the chrome layer could peel off of the trim located around the gear shift cover. If this happens, sharp edges can be created. Safety Risk: Exposed sharp e
Also affects: Volkswagen Gti, Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Golf Wagon, Volkswagen E-Golf
Volkswagen Golf R — Fuel System High risk
Dec 5, 2018 Model years: 2018
On certain vehicles, an underhood fuel connector may not have been securely attached to the fuel supply line and could result in a fuel leak into the engine compartment. A fuel lea
Volkswagen Golf R — Structure High risk
Nov 14, 2018 Model years: 2018
On certain vehicles, the rear seat head restraint guides may not have been properly welded to the seat frame. In a crash, the rear seat head restraints may not remain in place, inc
Also affects: Audi A3, Audi Rs 3, Volkswagen E-Golf
Volkswagen Golf R — Seats And Restraints High risk
Apr 18, 2018 Model years: 2018
Certain vehicles may have been built with defective front seat head rest guide sleeves. This could result in the head rest(s) not locking properly which, in the event of a crash, c
Also affects: Volkswagen E-Golf
Volkswagen Golf R — Airbag High risk
Dec 30, 2016 Model years: 2017
Certain vehicles may have been equipped with airbag and/or pretensioner igniters that do not meet specifications. This could cause affected airbags and/or pretentioners to fail to
Also affects: Audi A4, Audi A6, Audi A7, Audi Q7, Volkswagen Tiguan
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