Volkswagen GOLF R

This model has recorded recalls in US, CA but none on file for AU — that may mean it wasn't sold there, or simply hasn't had a recall.

United States

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    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLYUS

    A damaged coolant hose can leak, causing the engine to overheat, and increasing the risk of fire. In addition, large amounts of coolant spilling onto the roadway can increase the risk of a crash to other vehicles.

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    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULEUS

    An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in serious injury or death. An improper air bag deployment may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing their risk of injury in a crash.

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    BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWAREUS

    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.

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    SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUTUS

    Loose suspension connections can cause steering instability, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTORUS

    In a crash, a damaged torsion bar in a retractor could fail. If this happens, the seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

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    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELSUS

    The listed weight limit is low enough that the vehicle owner may ignore the weight limits and overload the vehicle and exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), thereby increasing the risk of a crash.

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    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWAREUS

    Windshield wipers that cannot be activated may lead to reduced visibility for the driver and increase the risk of a crash.

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    LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESUS

    If an unrestrained child unexpectedly opens a door, they may fall from the vehicle increasing their risk of injury.

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    UNKNOWN OR OTHERUS

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

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    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGSUS

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

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    SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLYUS

    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.

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    UNKNOWN OR OTHERUS

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

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    TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMSUS

    An undetected sudden loss of pressure in all four tires increases the risk of a crash.

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    VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLYUS

    A sunroof switch that is inadvertently pressed can result in unintended auto-closure of the sunroof, increasing the risk of injury.

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    BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTIONUS

    An inoperative rearview camera display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    ENGINEUS

    A loose engine design cover may contact hot surfaces in the engine compartment and melt, increasing the risk of a fire.

Canada

Australia

No recorded recalls for this model in Australia.