repaired · 2024 Q4
Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems
Risk. An undetected sudden loss of pressure in all four tires increases the risk of a crash.
2019 Volkswagen Golf RProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 6 owner complaints about the 2019 Volkswagen Golf R, most often about the forward collision avoidance. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 21V-321 the manufacturer reports only 26% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 22, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2019 Volkswagen Golf R has problems
6 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
2Forward collision avoidance1 crash/fire/injury
1Electrical system
1Electronic stability control (ESC)
1Back over prevention1 crash/fire/injury
1Service brakes
1Wheels
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Forward collision avoidance | 2 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 1 | 0 |
| Back over prevention | 1 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2019 Volkswagen Golf R recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2023 Q1
Unknown or other
Risk. Vehicles that do not meet all regulatory requirements may have an increased risk of injury, crash, or fire.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Volkswagen.
Best & worst years
2019 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
2019 Volkswagen Golf R safety ratings
2019 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: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Optional
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2019 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
In owners' words
What Golf R owners report
Recent forward collision avoidance complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
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 there’s no option to use regular cruise control. This is a design flaw which VW rectified with new (2021+) models. VW…
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