2013 Volkswagen Golf R Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2013 Volkswagen Golf R recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2013 Volkswagen Golf R.

Most common 2013 Volkswagen Golf R problems

Problem areas named in the 4 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Air Bags	3
Suspension	1

What owners report

2022-10-04, Air Bags
Failed click-spring in the steering wheel- the airbags and horn are out of commission.

2021-12-12, Air Bags
Clock spring failure with airbag error light on, and steering controls & horn not functioning. Car previously had clock spring fixed under recall in Aug 2016 (car mileage 55,619), and now had the exact same issue occur in Nov 2021 at 79,596 mi. Original recall did not fix issue, service records available.

2021-09-27, Air Bags
7 times now, I have heard a “pop” while turning the steering wheel & the airbag light has come on. The horn will not work after this happens. Each time, it has occurred at low speed, whilst making a turn or merely backing out of my driveway. 6 times of the 7 times, I have taken it to the Hansel VW dealership in Santa Rosa, CA & they have told me it was the clockspring in the steering column & they have replaced it. The 1st time, it was replaced under the vehicle’s warranty, 4 of the other times it was replaced under the parts warranty. On 3/18/20, the part was out of warranty & I had to pay for it, but was not charged for labor. On 9/25/21, I was backing out of my driveway, when it occ

2021-01-18, Suspension
REAR SUSPENSION COIL SPRING FRACTURED RESULTING IN A SHARP LOOSE PIECE OF STEEL. THIS HAPPENED WHEN I WAS DRIVING THE CAR, AND THE CAR STARTED TO MAKE AN UNEXPECTED METALLIC NOISE. THIS LOOSE PIECE COULD HAVE RUPTURED THE TIRE AND CAUSED A SAFETY ISSUE OR ACCIDENT. THE REPAIR SHOP DEEMED THE CAR NOT DRIVABLE DUE TO SAFETY. I PAID TO HAVE BOTH REAR SPRINGS AND SPRING PADS REPLACED. THIS CAR HAS LESS THAN 51K MILES. THIS IS A SURPRISING FAILURE AND I WAS CONCERNED FOR MY AND OTHER OWNER'S SAFETY. THIS SAME EXACT FAILURE IS THE SUBJECT OF AN NHTSA RECALL FOR 2015 AND LATER VW GOLFS, THE SAME MODEL I HAVE. I CONTACTED VW AND THEY SAID THEY WOULD NOT COVER THE COST OF THE REPAIR.

2013 Volkswagen Golf R questions

Does the 2013 Volkswagen Golf R have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2013 Volkswagen Golf R at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2013 Volkswagen Golf R?

Based on 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (3), Suspension (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2013 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.