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2015 Volkswagen Golf RProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2015 Volkswagen Golf R, most often about the electronic stability control (esc). It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls0None on recordOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage1kElectronic stability control (ESC), median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 27, 2017. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2015 Volkswagen Golf R has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electronic stability control (ESC)10
Suspension10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

0 recalls

2015 Volkswagen Golf R recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Best & worst years

2015 vs. every other Golf R year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Golf R median. How we score

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2015 Volkswagen Golf R safety ratings

2015 Volkswagen Golf R 4 DR AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: Optional
  • Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2015 Volkswagen Golf R, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Fuel Leak due to Suction Jet Pump Failure within Fuel Tank (Remedy Effectiveness of Recall 16V647)RQ23007 · closed Jul 1, 2024
    Led to recall 24V-110
In owners' words

What Golf R owners report

Recent electronic stability control (esc) complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

HI. EVERSINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR IN AUGUST OF 2015 THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH SUSPENSION AND STABILITY OF THIS VEHICLE. IT DOES NOT DRIVE STRAIGHT AND ALWAYS ON ANY MINOR OR MAJOR BUMPS THE CAR JUMPS AND FLIES IN THE AIR AND THAT CREATES A HUGE BODY ROLL AND ALSO HABE CHANGED TIRES 2 TIMES ALREADY AND…
Complaint 11030197 · Sep 27, 2017 · 1,000 miles

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