https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-golf-r New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the Volkswagen Golf R. en-us Sun, 18 Oct 2026 06:02:33 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-golf-r https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-golf-r#complaint-2178221 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT On 04/24, I purchased 4 P235/40ZR18 Bridgestone Potenza Sport tires from Tire Rack. The tires have approx 15000 miles on them. I discovered the tires started to show approx 1/2 in cracks all around the tire where the tread transitions to the sidewall. This appears to be a safety issue because if the cracks worsen, the tread may separate from the tire. I have also spoken to Tire Rack were I`ll be f https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-golf-r https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-golf-r#complaint-2144002 Wed, 29 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT 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. https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-golf-r https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-golf-r#complaint-2141173 Sun, 19 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT While stopped at a stoplight, the infotainment system went blank and all sorts of errors showed on dashboard display. The infotainment system continued to turn on and off approximately every 30 seconds. No audio, no backup camera and limited to no functionality via the infotainment system. According to VW Dealership, VW is currently working on a fix. No fix to date! https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-golf-r https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-golf-r#complaint-2141174 Sun, 19 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT While stopped at a stoplight, the infotainment system went blank and all sorts of errors showed on dashboard display. The infotainment system continued to turn on and off approximately every 30 seconds. No audio, no backup camera and limited to no functionality via the infotainment system. According to VW Dealership, VW is currently working on a fix. No fix to date! https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-golf-r https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-golf-r#complaint-2141175 Sun, 19 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT While stopped at a stoplight, the infotainment system went blank and all sorts of errors showed on dashboard display. The infotainment system continued to turn on and off approximately every 30 seconds. No audio, no backup camera and limited to no functionality via the infotainment system. According to VW Dealership, VW is currently working on a fix. No fix to date! https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-golf-r https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-golf-r#complaint-2072367 Sun, 09 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT I own a manual transmission MK8 Golf R, the ‘hill assist’ system cannot be turned off. The brakes will hold for 2-5 seconds after being released even on very slight inclines. I unfortunately upgraded from a 2017 MK7 Golf R manual that was damaged in an accident (I was not at fault). In that model VW the hill assist or ‘auto hold’ was able to be turned off with a button. The new models ‘assist syst https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-golf-r https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-golf-r#complaint-2065208 Thu, 13 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT 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 upo https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-golf-r https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-golf-r#complaint-2056460 Thu, 16 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT The infotainment system attempts to call for information or help. It disconnects my cell phone from bluetooth or USB and causes the screen to swap to either of the above call pages and makes a loud 'click' sound. It then cancels the call and attempts them again around a second or two later and gradually speeds up until the car is entirely turned off. The screen flashing and clicking is extremely d https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-golf-r https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-golf-r#complaint-2047652 Thu, 12 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT Hill Hold Assist: This feature appears to be on most manual transmission Volkswagen vehicles, and activates on a forward facing incline. In newer models the feature completely immobilizes movement for almost 3 seconds when stopped on an incline, after breaks are released, potentially causing a safety hazard. Request this feature either be removed all together, shortened to approximately 1 second, https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-golf-r https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-golf-r#complaint-2044757 Mon, 02 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? - fuel system/gas tank - yes How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? - smell of fuel in the car, can't fill up the tank without auto shut off Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? Yes Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-golf-r https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-golf-r#complaint-2042810 Sun, 24 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT VW implemented hill hold assist for all new GTI and Golf R manual transmission vehicles. Hill hold does not disengage when you start to engage the clutch to go. Instead, the brakes will remain locked, up to 3 seconds on steep hills. This prevents the driver from moving the car quickly, especially on hills, making a left crossing traffic... we've had close calls due to this delay. It can also c https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-golf-r https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-golf-r#complaint-2042811 Sun, 24 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT VW implemented hill hold assist for all new GTI and Golf R manual transmission vehicles. Hill hold does not disengage when you start to engage the clutch to go. Instead, the brakes will remain locked, up to 3 seconds on steep hills. This prevents the driver from moving the car quickly, especially on hills, making a left crossing traffic... we've had close calls due to this delay. It can also c https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-golf-r https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-golf-r#complaint-2021646 Tue, 03 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT Travel Assist is disabled which includes Adaptive Cruise Control and Lane Keep Assist. The warning lights flash on and off, sometimes multiple times a second, sounding a loud beeping each time. The flashing lights and associated rapid beeping indicating the failure is extremely distracting while driving. Warning lights and warning sounds are designed to alert the driver to a potential safety issue https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-golf-r https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-golf-r#complaint-2021647 Tue, 03 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT Travel Assist is disabled which includes Adaptive Cruise Control and Lane Keep Assist. The warning lights flash on and off, sometimes multiple times a second, sounding a loud beeping each time. The flashing lights and associated rapid beeping indicating the failure is extremely distracting while driving. Warning lights and warning sounds are designed to alert the driver to a potential safety issue https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-golf-r https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-golf-r#complaint-2021648 Tue, 03 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT Travel Assist is disabled which includes Adaptive Cruise Control and Lane Keep Assist. The warning lights flash on and off, sometimes multiple times a second, sounding a loud beeping each time. The flashing lights and associated rapid beeping indicating the failure is extremely distracting while driving. Warning lights and warning sounds are designed to alert the driver to a potential safety issue https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-golf-r https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-golf-r#complaint-2017969 Tue, 20 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT The interior dome lights are touch controlled. on multiple occasions the dome lights have randomly started turning on and off and becoming generally unresponsive. One of the occasions happened at night while driving causing significant visual impairment and distraction. having a bright LED interior light in your eyes really messes with your exterior visibility as well as constantly trying to turn https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-golf-r https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-golf-r#complaint-2015076 Sat, 10 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT Sunroof would operate without touching switch, or fail to operate if switch was touched. Similar to 2022 Golf R recall: NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V542000 I took multiple videos of the problem and VW replaced switch module under warranty. https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-golf-r https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-golf-r#complaint-2005432 Sun, 07 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT Sames issues listed in NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V480000. The problem is my vehicle is the s trim running software version 1776, and it isn't covered. PLease advise. https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-golf-r https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-golf-r#recall-24V480000-volkswagen-volkswagen-golf-r-2024 Thu, 27 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VW) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Golf R, Golf GTI, 2024 Atlas, and 2024 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The rearview camera image may be delayed or deactivated after shifting into reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility." https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-golf-r https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-golf-r#recall-24V480000-volkswagen-volkswagen-golf-r-2023 Thu, 27 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VW) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Golf R, Golf GTI, 2024 Atlas, and 2024 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The rearview camera image may be delayed or deactivated after shifting into reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility." https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-golf-r https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-golf-r#recall-24V480000-volkswagen-volkswagen-golf-r-2022 Thu, 27 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VW) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Golf R, Golf GTI, 2024 Atlas, and 2024 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The rearview camera image may be delayed or deactivated after shifting into reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility." https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-golf-r https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-golf-r#complaint-2000784 Wed, 19 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT This vehicle constantly displays and announces erroneous “Emergency Assist Is Currently Not Available” and “Travel Assist Is Currently Not Available” warnings. These warnings distract drivers and put the safety of the driver, passengers, and the public at risk because drivers have to take photographs of these erroneous warnings while they are occurring. Drivers have to document this defect through https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-golf-r https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-golf-r#complaint-2000785 Wed, 19 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT This vehicle constantly displays and announces erroneous “Emergency Assist Is Currently Not Available” and “Travel Assist Is Currently Not Available” warnings. These warnings distract drivers and put the safety of the driver, passengers, and the public at risk because drivers have to take photographs of these erroneous warnings while they are occurring. Drivers have to document this defect through https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-golf-r https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-golf-r#complaint-1999189 Thu, 13 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT Last night when driving home, I came to a stop at a red light. I put the car in first gear and held the brake, waiting for the light to turn green. When the light turned green, I proceeded to drive like normal, when suddenly I stalled out! I felt like my e-brake was on, but it clearly wasn't. I started the car back up and the same thing happened. I had cars piling up behind me and the one closest https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-golf-r https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-golf-r#complaint-1998414 Tue, 11 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT The car’s own navigation calibration system has been inoperable for at least eight months and is known issue to VW. The system incorrectly places the car’s 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 an https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-golf-r https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-golf-r#complaint-1998649 Tue, 11 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT 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 th https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-golf-r https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-golf-r#complaint-1998650 Tue, 11 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT 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 th https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-golf-r https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-golf-r#complaint-1996156 Sun, 02 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT Travel Assist is disabled which includes Adaptive Cruise Control and Lane Keep Assist. The warning lights flash on and off, sometimes multiple times a second, sounding a loud beeping each time. It is triggered at engine start and persists through all speeds. I have experienced it 0-70 mph. The flashing lights and associated rapid beeping indicating the failure is extremely distracting while drivin https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-golf-r https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-golf-r#complaint-1996157 Sun, 02 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT Travel Assist is disabled which includes Adaptive Cruise Control and Lane Keep Assist. The warning lights flash on and off, sometimes multiple times a second, sounding a loud beeping each time. It is triggered at engine start and persists through all speeds. I have experienced it 0-70 mph. The flashing lights and associated rapid beeping indicating the failure is extremely distracting while drivin https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-golf-r https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-golf-r#complaint-1991778 Wed, 15 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT Travel Assist is disabled which includes Adaptive Cruise Control and Lane Keep Assist. The warning lights flash on and off, sometimes multiple times a second, sounding a loud beeping each time. It is triggered at engine start and persists through all speeds. I have experienced it 0-70 mph. The flashing lights and associated rapid beeping indicating the failure is extremely distracting while drivin