Volkswagen Golf R
Owner complaints to NHTSA for model years 2012–2024, the systems they concern and the trouble codes owners quote. Engines are from fueleconomy.gov.
Owner complaints379
Model year with most complaints2017
Crashes · fires · injuries reported9 · 3 · 26
Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | Engines | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | |
| 2013 | 4 | 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | |
| 2015 | 123 | 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | |
| 2016 | 12 | 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | |
| 2017 | 195 | 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | |
| 2018 | 9 | 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | |
| 2019 | 6 | 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | |
| 2022 | 10 | 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | |
| 2023 | 6 | 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | |
| 2024 | 13 | 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo |
Most reported systems
| System | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion system | 76 | |
| Unknown or other | 66 | |
| Engine | 58 | |
| Electrical system | 56 | |
| Power train | 38 | |
| Air bags | 37 | |
| Structure | 34 | |
| Suspension | 21 | |
| Service brakes | 20 | |
| Visibility/wiper | 14 |
Generic codes owners quote
| Code | Meaning | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| P060C | Internal Control Module Main Processor Performance | 1 |
| P00B7 | Engine Coolant Flow Low/Performance | 1 |
| P0461 | Fuel Level Sensor A Circuit Range/Performance | 1 |
A complaint can list several systems. Counts are for the US market; more complaints can simply mean more cars sold.