2017 Volkswagen Golf RProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 15 owner complaints about the 2017 Volkswagen Golf R, most often about the engine. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 26, 2023. Updated daily.
Where the 2017 Volkswagen Golf R has problems
15 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 6 | 0 |
| Power train | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 | 0 |
| 1 other systems | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2017 Volkswagen Golf R recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2017 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
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
2017 Volkswagen Golf R safety ratings
2017 Volkswagen Golf R 4 DR AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Rollover: 4 stars (13.4% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2017 Volkswagen Golf R, and the recalls they led to.
- Fuel Leak due to Suction Jet Pump Failure within Fuel Tank (Remedy Effectiveness of Recall 16V647)Led to recall 24V-110
What Golf R owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Thermostat Sensor Failure causing check engine light P00B7. Vehicle not reading the correct engine temp causing cooling fans to run at 100% and drivability concern. Dealer diagnosed the repair as replacement of the Thermostat/Thermostat Housing quoted at $1,635. The vehicle has not been inspected…
My VW on two occasions experienced coolant / water pump system failures (May 2022 and August 2023), the second of which required full water pump replacement. These are identical to the class action lawsuit outlined on https://waterpumpsettlement.com/ (civil court case Civ. No.:…
While driving in the left hand lane on a divided 4-lane (2 lanes each direction) road, a car in front of me slowed in order to make a left hand turn. I braked to slow, looked and saw space in the adjacent lane, moved into that lane and pressed the accelerator to get to the speed of the approaching…
Own a 2017 Golf R?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.