2012 Volkswagen Golf R Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2012 Volkswagen Golf R recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2012 Volkswagen Golf R.

Most common 2012 Volkswagen Golf R problems

Problem areas named in the 1 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Electrical System	1
Engine	1
Fuel/Propulsion System	1

What owners report

2018-11-25, Electrical System
VEHICLE SUDDENLY WENT INTO A FAILURE MODE WHERE THROTTLE IS CUT SUDDENLY, ALMOST NO POWER. THEREAFTER CAR ONLY MOVES A MAXIMUM OF APPROXIMATELY 20MPH, MANY LIGHTS ARE ON INST. PANEL. IT CANNOT BE RESET WITHOUT SPECIALIZED DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT. THE CODES GENERATED ARE IN BOTH THE ENGINE COMPUTER AND THE ABS RELATED CONTROL UNIT. SINCE THEY ARE IN THE LATTER, THEY CANNOT BE CLEARED WITH TYPICAL OBDII CODE READERS EITHER. WITHOUT FULLY CLEARING THOSE CODES, THE THROTTLE IS NOT RESTORED. IT HAPPENED ON FREEWAY AT 65+ MPH. THIS IS 3RD TIME IT HAS HAPPENED IN LAST THREE MONTHS, EACH TIME WITH DIAGNOSTICS AND REPAIRS ATTEMPTED. THE CAR WAS RECENTLY PURCHASED AND HAS NO ACCIDENT HISTORY OR ANY

2012 Volkswagen Golf R questions

Does the 2012 Volkswagen Golf R have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2012 Volkswagen Golf R at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2012 Volkswagen Golf R?

Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (1), Engine (1), Fuel/Propulsion System (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2012 Volkswagen Golf R has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.