CarRecallWatchThe 2019 Volkswagen Golf R has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash.
The most-reported problem area is Forward Collision Avoidance (3 reports).
2019 Volkswagen Golf R recalls
Tire Pressure Warning May Miss All-Tire Air Loss, Raising Crash Risk
Some vehicles may not detect a sudden loss of air pressure when all four tires deflate at the same time.
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.
Most common 2019 Volkswagen Golf R problems
Problem areas named in the 6 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 3 |
| Service Brakes | 1 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Wheels | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 |
What owners report
While turning (right hand turn) slowly into parking space, vehicle engine unexpectedly reved and accelerated causing vehicle to jump curb and strike fixed object (tree). Foot was not/not on the accelerator but rather on brake yet acceleration was so rapid vehicle could not be stopped prior to striking curb and fixed object. Filing HHTSA report due to research indicating similar incidents of unanticipated rapid acceleration at slow speeds for VW Golf models.
Design defect - impossible to disable active cruise control, and use regular/traditional cruise control. If adaptive cruise control sensor becomes dirty, it does not work, and thereâs no option to use regular cruise control. This is a design flaw which VW rectified with new (2021+) models. VW should offer a software update to correct this defect, to allow a driver to toggle between ACC and traditional cruise control.
The issue was the key fob was not detected. I put my bag in the front seat of the car and shut the door, I then put my 19month old son in her car seat and shut the door. When I shut the rear car door the hazard lights flashed as if the car had locked. I went to the driver door and tried to open the car door and it wouldnât open. Despite the key being in the car (with batteries I never had any notices about a low battery) my son was now locked in the car. Luckily the fire department responded quickly, the key worked fine upon recovery but it took front start to end 30mins for my son to get out of the car. If we had been in a hot parking lot or somewhere else in the country this couldâve b
During annual state inspection on 7/8/22, tech found that the right rear wheel (19" VW Pretoria Gloss Black Alloy Wheels) was bent on both the inside and outside. Unsafe to drive. Wheel had to be replaced. Do not recall hitting any pothole or road hazard that might have caused this damage to the wheel. Apparently, other owners of this model car have also experienced bent rims. This may be a manufacturing defect or a design flaw, in that the wheels cannot withstand the forces transmitted from stock low profile tires (235/35ZR-19).
THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE VEHICLE'S FUSE SYSTEM. THE GOLF R CAME WITH NO SPARE TIRE BUT AN AIR PUMP, WHICH NEEDS TO BE POWERED BY THE 12V DC POWER OF THE VEHICLE. BUT WHEN I USE THIS ORIGINAL AIR PUMP, THE FUSE OF THE 12V DC POWER BURNS OUT. THIS HAPPENED FOR SEVERAL TIMES SINCE I HAD THE CAR IN OCTOBER, 2019. THE DEALER CAN ONLY GIVE ME NEW FUSE TO REPLACE THE BROKEN ONE. MANY GOLF R'S OWNERS MET THIS SIMILAR PROBLEMS. I THINK THERE IS SOME ISSUES WITH THEIR FUSE SYSTEM DESIGN.
2019 Volkswagen Golf R questions
Does the 2019 Volkswagen Golf R have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2019 Volkswagen Golf R: Tire Pressure Warning May Miss All-Tire Air Loss, Raising Crash Risk; Vehicles May Not Meet Federal Safety Standards. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Volkswagen Golf R?
Based on 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Forward Collision Avoidance (3), Service Brakes (1), Electronic Stability Control (Esc) (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2019 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.