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#BS-2018-VOLGOL-14672018 Volkswagen Golf R
Based on reports from 13 owners and 4 recalls for this exact model.
Preliminary Verdict
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Based on 13 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 4 recalls.
Top reported problems
leather seats bolster worn out
1 complaints • Severity 4/10
distance control deactivated
1 complaints • Severity 8/10
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
3 owners reported brakes issues — failures commonly reported around 9K miles.
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Top cost driver: Brakes (3 reports).
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Where the complaints fall
2018 Volkswagen Golf R: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Brakes Issues
Brakes complaints account for 23% of all reports filed for the 2018 Volkswagen Golf R, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 8,500 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 9K-mile mark.
Drivetrain Issues
Drivetrain complaints account for 23% of all reports filed for the 2018 Volkswagen Golf R, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Wheels & Tires Issues
Wheels & Tires complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2018 Volkswagen Golf R, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to wheels & tires-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Electrical Issues
Electrical complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2018 Volkswagen Golf R, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.
Complaint trend by year
Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2018 Volkswagen Golf R. Recent trend: stable.
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Recall History (4 recalls)
SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen e-Golf and Golf R vehicles, and Audi A3 Sedan and RS3 vehicles. The rear seat frame head restraint guide sleeves may be incorrectly welded to the seat frame.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Golf R vehicles. The fuel hose quick connector may detach from the fuel supply line in the engine bay, resulting in a fuel leak.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Golf R and Atlas, 2017 Golf Alltrack and E-Golf and 2016-2018 Passat vehicles. These internal use vehicles were sold without confirmation that they were built to all applicable regulatory requirements and may have been modified prior to sale. As such, these vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of various Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Touareg GP, Tiguan, Golf A6, E-Golf GP, CCF, 2016-2017 Passat GP, 2018-2019 Golf R GP, and 2018 Atlas vehicles. These internal-use vehicles were sold without confirmation that they were built to all applicable regulatory requirements and may have been modified prior to sale. As such, these vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of various Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
Recall severity analysis & seller scripts
The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
The worst model year for the Volkswagen Golf R is the 2019 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is accessories - interior.
2018 Volkswagen Golf R vs. Class Average (Compact Cars)
This vehicle
13
Class avg
39
Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical compact cars vehicles. A good sign.
Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.
About this data
NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 13 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 4 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
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