How many recalls does the 2018 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF R have?

The 2018 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF R has 3 recalls on record from Transport Canada and NHTSA.

What is the most recent recall for the 2018 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF R?

The most recent recall was issued on May 5, 2021 and relates to the unknown or other system.

Are there any high-risk recalls for the 2018 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF R?

Yes, there are 2 high-risk recalls for the 2018 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF R involving serious safety concerns.

Is the 2018 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF R affected by any Canadian recalls?

Yes, there are 1 Transport Canada recall(s) for this vehicle.

2018 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF R Recalls Canada & USA

2018 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF R Recalls — Canada & USA

The 2018 Volkswagen Golf R has 3 recalls, the most serious being a fuel line connector in the engine bay that can detach or loosen and leak fuel near potential ignition sources, raising the risk of an engine compartment fire. The third recall is a compliance issue affecting certain vehicles that were originally used internally by Volkswagen and sold without confirmation that they meet all applicable safety regulations. These vehicles may have been modified before sale, and the broad range of potential non-compliance means the risk is not tied to any single system.

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NHTSA (USA)Low Risk

May 5, 2021

2016–2019 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF RNHTSA Campaign #21V321000

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Defect

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.

46 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 01F1

Transport Canada

2018 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF R Recalls — Canada & USA

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