This page covers 1 recall, 11 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2024 Volkswagen Golf R.
23–25 mpg combined
9.4–10.2 L/100km
Compact Cars
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 2 tested variants for this model year.
Brake behavior is the dominant theme in 2024 Golf R complaints, specifically around the hill hold assist system on manual-transmission cars. Owners consistently describe the brakes staying engaged for two to five seconds after they've already released the pedal and begun engaging the clutch, causing hesitation, stalling, or sluggish departure from inclines. A recurring frustration is that the system can't be switched off, unlike on earlier Golf R generations. The electrical system draws a smaller cluster of complaints, with one owner describing an infotainment loop where the system repeatedly attempts to initiate calls, disconnects paired devices, and cycles through that sequence until the car is shut off. Powertrain complaints round out the reported issues at a lower volume. The hill hold delay pattern is by far the most consistently described problem across this complaint set.
11
Total Complaints
By System
At a glance
What can fail
The rearview camera display may delay or stop working when you shift into reverse, reducing your ability to see behind the vehicle.
What the fix does
Dealers will update your infotainment system software at no cost to restore proper camera operation.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
