2018 Volkswagen GOLF R Recalls

4 NHTSA recall campaigns on record for this model year.

4 Recalls
2018 Model Year
Affected: SEATS, FUEL SYSTEM GASOLINE, UNKNOWN OR OTHER

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4 Recall Campaigns — 2018 Volkswagen GOLF R

SEATS
Campaign #18V803000 · 14/11/2018
Issue

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.

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.

Fix

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).

FUEL SYSTEM GASOLINE
Campaign #18V864000 · 05/12/2018
Issue

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.

Risk

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

Fix

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.

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Campaign #20V561000 · 16/09/2020
Issue

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.

Risk

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

Fix

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.

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Campaign #21V321000 · 05/05/2021
Issue

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.

Risk

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

Fix

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.

Source: NHTSA.gov public recall database

About 2018 Volkswagen GOLF R Recalls

The 2018 Volkswagen GOLF R has 4 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record. The affected components include SEATS, FUEL SYSTEM GASOLINE, UNKNOWN OR OTHER. All recall repairs are provided free of charge at any authorized Volkswagen dealership.

If you own a 2018 Volkswagen GOLF R, you may have received a recall notice by mail from Volkswagen. If you purchased your vehicle used, the previous owner may have received the notice and you may not be aware of open recalls. Use our free VIN lookup to check your exact vehicle's recall status.

To get your 2018 Volkswagen GOLF R recall repaired, contact your nearest Volkswagen dealership with your recall campaign number. Federal law requires manufacturers to fix the defect at no cost, regardless of whether you're the original owner, your vehicle's mileage, or its age.

The Volkswagen GOLF R has a total of 20 recall campaigns across all model years. View all Volkswagen GOLF R recalls →

2018 Volkswagen GOLF R Recall FAQs

How many recalls does the 2018 Volkswagen GOLF R have?

The 2018 Volkswagen GOLF R has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns on record.

What parts are affected by the 2018 Volkswagen GOLF R recalls?

The 2018 Volkswagen GOLF R recalls affect the following components: SEATS, FUEL SYSTEM GASOLINE, UNKNOWN OR OTHER.

Are 2018 Volkswagen GOLF R recall repairs free?

Yes. Federal law requires all manufacturers to repair safety recall defects at no cost to the vehicle owner — regardless of mileage, age, or whether you are the original owner. Contact any authorized Volkswagen dealership with your recall campaign number.

How do I check if my 2018 Volkswagen GOLF R has an open recall?

Use our free VIN lookup on the RecallDetails.com homepage. Enter your 17-digit VIN and we'll show you every open recall campaign for your exact vehicle, including campaigns that may not appear in model-level data.