CarRecallWatchThe 2018 Volkswagen Golf R has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes (3 reports).
2018 Volkswagen Golf R recalls
Vehicles May Not Meet Federal Safety Standards
Volkswagen is recalling certain vehicles that were used internally and sold without confirmation they were built to all applicable federal safety requirements.
Vehicles May Not Meet Federal Safety Standards
Volkswagen is recalling certain 2016-2018 Passat, 2017 Golf Alltrack and E-Golf, 2018 Golf R and Atlas vehicles.
Fuel Line Can Detach, Causing Leak and Fire Risk
A fuel hose quick connector in the engine bay can detach from the fuel supply line, which can cause a fuel leak.
Rear Head Restraints May Not Hold Firm in a Crash
Some rear seat frames may have head restraint guide sleeves that were welded incorrectly to the seat frame.
Most common 2018 Volkswagen Golf R problems
Problem areas named in the 9 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 3 |
| Power Train | 3 |
| Wheels | 1 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 |
What owners report
After starting the car and then beginning to drive, the transmission falls into neutral when it should have shifted from 1st to 2nd gear. In order to recover, the driver has to stop applying the accelerator and then wait a second or two for the rpmâs to approach idle rates before the transmission will re-engage. It is not repeatable, and is sporadic but always when first driving the car after it has been recently started. This has occurred about 5times in 35k and is happening more often. I have taken it to the dealer multiple times but they dismiss the concern because they havenât yet been able to repeat it. This bad shift / loss of power is dangerous when trying to initially accelerate
The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Golf R. The contact stated that the headlights had become significantly dim while driving due to moisture accumulation inside the headlights housing. The contact stated that the failure had reduced the visibility of the roadway while driving at night. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who informed the contact that the manufacturer had advised to drive 30 minutes after starting the vehicle to allow the moisture to evaporate, as per TSB Number: 94-19-01. The dealer and the manufacturer informed the contact that the headlights were designed to collect condensation. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 62,000.
When driving the car it occasionally slips into neutral when it should be making the 1st to 2nd shift. Happens rarely; about 12-15 times in 60K miles. More common after filling up with gas, but has happened at other times. Very dangerous as one pulls out to merge into traffic to have the car do this when trying to accelerate. Acceleration is moderate and not flooring it when this happens. I know of 3-4 others on VW forum reporting the same issue. Again, this is potentially DANGEROUS.
Around 5 times now over the last year or two, most recently yesterday, the (DSG automatic) transmission has dropped out of gear into neutral when pulling away from a stop. Note that the shifter was not moved and did not move - but the transmission pops out of gear. Every time this has been when pulling pretty gently away from a stop sign or intersection.. It has happened both when the car was cold, and also after driving 15 miles. Yesterday was a highly dangerous situation - I was making a left turn out of a gas station across 4 lanes of traffic, and when it dropped to neutral was left rolling across the lanes with revs up and in neutral gear unable to accelerate. This was when it o
EXITING A PARKING LOT WITH A 15% INCLINE @3MPH MERGING INTO THE ROAD, THE FRONT PARK ASSIST SENSORS BEEPED AND THE VEHICLE AUTOMATICALLY APPLIED BRAKES INSTEAD OF ACCELERATING. THE ENGINE STALLED SINCE I HAD THE CLUTCH FULLY RELEASED, INCOMING TRAFFIC HAD TO STOP WHEN THEY NOTICED THE VEHICLE NOT MOVING. PARKPILOT SYSTEM WILL OFTEN MISREAD THE ROAD AS AN OBSTACLE AND APPLY BRAKES ON ITS OWN, SPECIALLY BELOW THE 3MPH SPEED. IT COULD BE A COMBINATION OF THE RIDE HEIGHT OF THIS VEHICLE AND THE LAYOUT OF REGULAR PARKING LOTS IN THE US.
2018 Volkswagen Golf R questions
Does the 2018 Volkswagen Golf R have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2018 Volkswagen Golf R: Vehicles May Not Meet Federal Safety Standards; Vehicles May Not Meet Federal Safety Standards; Fuel Line Can Detach, Causing Leak and Fire Risk; Rear Head Restraints May Not Hold Firm in a Crash. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Volkswagen Golf R?
Based on 9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes (3), Power Train (3), Wheels (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2018 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.