2024 Volkswagen Golf R recalls and problems

The 2024 Volkswagen Golf R has 1 recall and 12 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is service brakes.

How the 2024 compares

High

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

High complaint count among 11 Golf R model years — 3rd most.

1recalls

12complaints

0crashes

0fires

0injuries

—median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

Does your car have an open recall?
Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.

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1 recall

Back Over Prevention

Jun 27, 2024 · NHTSA campaign 24V480000 · 84,432 vehicles

Problem: 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 camera image may be delayed or deactivated after shifting into reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Risk: A rearview camera with a delayed or deactivated image reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or crash.

Remedy & notes

Dealers will update the infotainment system software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 15, 2024, and July 16, 2024. Owners may contact VW customer service at 1-800-893-5298. VW's number for this recall is 91US.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Unknown or other2

Forward Collision Avoidance1

Fuel System1

Lane Departure1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2024 vs. other Volkswagen Golf R years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2024. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2024 Volkswagen Golf R have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2024 Volkswagen Golf R, the latest from Jun 27, 2024 (back over prevention). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2024 Volkswagen Golf R?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention service brakes (5), power train (3), electrical system (2). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.