Model year 2018 · Volkswagen

2018 Volkswagen Golf R recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2018 Volkswagen Golf R. The most recent was reported on May 5, 2021. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: GOLF R.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2018 Volkswagen Golf R, newest first
NHTSA number	Reported	Component
21V321000	May 5, 2021	Unknown Or Other
20V561000	September 16, 2020	Unknown Or Other
18V864000	December 5, 2018	Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
18V803000	November 14, 2018	Seats › Mid/Rear Assembly

Systems involved: Unknown Or Other (2) · Fuel System, Gasoline (1) · Seats (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 21V321000Manufacturer no. 01F1

Unknown Or Other

Report received by NHTSA: May 5, 2021
Owner notification: May 20, 2021
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 46 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: GOLF R

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

Vehicles that do not meet all regulatory requirements may have an increased risk of injury, crash, or fire.

Remedy

Volkswagen will repurchase the vehicles. Owner notification letters were mailed May 20, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 01F1.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 21V321000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 20V561000Manufacturer no. 01E9

Unknown Or Other

Report received by NHTSA: September 16, 2020
Owner notification: October 6, 2020
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 23 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: GOLF R

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

Vehicles that do not meet all regulatory requirements may have an increased risk of a crash or injury to vehicle occupants.

Remedy

Volkswagen will notify owners and will repurchase the vehicles. The recall began October 6, 2020. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 01E9.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 20V561000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 18V864000Manufacturer no. 20Bi

Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Report received by NHTSA: December 5, 2018
Owner notification: January 11, 2019
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 516 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Volkswagen Golf R: March 13, 2018 – August 8, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record: GOLF R

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

A fuel leak in the engine compartment can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will secure the fuel line connection, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 11, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20Bi.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 18V864000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 18V803000Manufacturer no. VW 72H8 / Audi 72H9

Seats › Mid/Rear Assembly

Report received by NHTSA: November 14, 2018
Owner notification: December 28, 2018
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 169 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Volkswagen Golf R: May 18, 2018 – August 9, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record: GOLF R

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

If the guide sleeves are incorrectly welded, in the event of a crash, the rear seat head restraints may have reduced stability, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Volkswagen and Audi will notify their owners, and dealers will inspect the guide sleeves for incorrect welds, replacing the rear seat frame, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 28, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 72H8 (VW) and 72H9(Audi).

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 18V803000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: May 6, 2021.