2024 Volkswagen Golf R recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2024 Volkswagen Golf R; the most frequently affected component is back over prevention — software. Owners filed 12 complaints, most often about service brakes. Among the 11 model years of this model in the database, 2024 ranks #4 for number of recalls.

Recalls1

Complaints12

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Recalls (1)

Back over prevention — SoftwareCampaign 24V480000 · 27 Jun 2024

Problem: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VW) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Golf R, Golf GTI, 2024 Atlas, and 2024 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The rearview camera image may be delayed or deactivated after shifting into reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Risk: A rearview camera with a delayed or deactivated image reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or crash.

Remedy: Dealers will update the infotainment system software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 15, 2024, and July 16, 2024. Owners may contact VW customer service at 1-800-893-5298. VW's number for this recall is 91US.

What owners complain about

Share of the 12 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Service brakes5 · 42%

Power train3 · 25%

Electrical system2 · 17%

Unknown or other2 · 17%

Lane departure1 · 8%

Forward collision avoidance1 · 8%

Exterior lighting1 · 8%

Fuel/propulsion system1 · 8%

When complaints were filed

20248

20252

20262

From owner complaints

Hill Hold Assist: This feature appears to be on most manual transmission Volkswagen vehicles, and activates on a forward facing incline. In newer models the feature completely immobilizes movement for almost 3 seconds when stopped on an incline, after breaks are released, potentially causing a safety hazard. Request…
Service brakes · Dec 2024 · NHTSA complaint record

VW implemented hill hold assist for all new GTI and Golf R manual transmission vehicles. Hill hold does not disengage when you start to engage the clutch to go. Instead, the brakes will remain locked, up to 3 seconds on steep hills. This prevents the driver from moving the car quickly, especially on hills, making a…
Power train · Nov 2024 · NHTSA complaint record

Travel Assist is disabled which includes Adaptive Cruise Control and Lane Keep Assist. The warning lights flash on and off, sometimes multiple times a second, sounding a loud beeping each time. The flashing lights and associated rapid beeping indicating the failure is extremely distracting while driving. Warning…
Lane departure · Mar 2024 · NHTSA complaint record

The interior dome lights are touch controlled. on multiple occasions the dome lights have randomly started turning on and off and becoming generally unresponsive. One of the occasions happened at night while driving causing significant visual impairment and distraction. having a bright LED interior light in your eyes…
Exterior lighting · Aug 2024 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.

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