CarRecallWatchThe 2023 Volkswagen Golf R has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (2 reports).
2023 Volkswagen Golf R recalls
Rearview camera may lag or shut off in reverse
Certain Volkswagen Golf GTI, Golf R, Atlas, and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles from model years 2022 to 2024 may have a rearview camera whose image is delayed or deactivated after the vehicle is shifted into reverse.
Loose Front Strut Mounts Can Cause Steering Instability
A front suspension strut mount may be deformed, which can loosen the bolted connections that hold the strut to the vehicle.
Coolant Hose May Be Damaged, Risking Leaks and Fire
The radiator may not have been attached correctly to the intercooler.
Most common 2023 Volkswagen Golf R problems
Problem areas named in the 6 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Service Brakes | 2 |
| Steering | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
What owners report
The vehicle has a feature called "hill hold" that can not be disabled where it holds the brakes when stopped on a hill untill 3 seconds after removing your foot from the brake pedal. This has resulted in many near miss safety hazards because I can not move the vehicle quickly enough to make a safety maneuver in the event of imminent collision from another vehicle when stopped on a hill.
Hello, The problem that I am having, and that many people have been having with the 8th generation Volkswagen Golf Rs (and GTIs as well) is with the "hill hold" feature. My car is manual transmission. When on a hill, the hill hold feature automatically holds the brakes after you take your foot off the brake. The way this feature is supposed to work is that the hill hold is supposed to release upon clutch disengagement and throttle input. It does not do that. Rather, it bites really hard on the brakes and makes it very hard to move the car forward, often resulting in brake and clutch wear. This is a safety issue in that it can cause the car to stall, leaving the car without the ability to mo
The contact owns a 2023 Volkswagen Golf R. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at a stop light on an incline, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The contact stated that there was a three-second delay before the vehicle responded. The contact stated that due to the failure, the vehicle was almost rear-ended by a local fire truck that was responding to a call. In addition, the contact stated that the failure had occurred over ten times since the vehicle was purchased in August 2023. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the failure could not be duplicated. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failur
The carâs own navigation calibration system has been inoperable for at least eight months and is known issue to VW. The system incorrectly places the carâs location, gives false navigation directions based upon that false location, corrupts the navigation calibration of any linked phone, which prevents that phone from giving correct navigation directions through the phone. This issue is ongoing and VW has not offered any fix.
The VW Golf current generation starting has âhapticâ controls on the steering wheel and dash under the radio. As it stands right now you cannot make changes to radio, or cruise control without taking your eyes off th me road and look down at the steering wheel to find the button you are looking for. In most cars with normal buttons you learn where they are and can feel your way around them with having to look. The VW design of making the button touch sensitive makes it that if you would try to feel where it is located you would make other unwanted changes since all steering wheel controls are touch sensitive. Also the volume and hvac âhapticâ controls under the radio screen are not
2023 Volkswagen Golf R questions
Does the 2023 Volkswagen Golf R have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2023 Volkswagen Golf R: Rearview camera may lag or shut off in reverse; Loose Front Strut Mounts Can Cause Steering Instability; Coolant Hose May Be Damaged, Risking Leaks and Fire. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Volkswagen Golf R?
Based on 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (2), Service Brakes (2), Steering (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2023 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.