2017 Volkswagen Golf R Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2017 Volkswagen Golf R, and owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2017 Volkswagen Golf R. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2017 Volkswagen Golf R have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA. Reports cite 2 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 23,331 miles. Complaints peaked in 2019 with 3 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Thermostat Sensor Failure causing check engine light P00B7. Vehicle not reading the correct engine temp causing cooling fans to run at 100% and drivability concern. Dealer diagnosed the repair as repl”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 26, 2023 · Engine
“The fuel suction pump in my 2017 volkswagen golf r failed causing strong gas odors to emit whenever the car is running, loss of power, inability to put more than a small amount of fuel in, and gas lea”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 18, 2023 · Fuel/propulsion system
Compare Volkswagen Golf R model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Volkswagen Golf R model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 Volkswagen Golf R | 0 | 1 |
| 2013 Volkswagen Golf R | 0 | 4 |
| 2015 Volkswagen Golf R | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 Volkswagen Golf R | 4 | 12 |
| 2017 Volkswagen Golf R | 0 | 15 |
| 2018 Volkswagen Golf R | 4 | 9 |
| 2019 Volkswagen Golf R | 2 | 6 |
| 2022 Volkswagen Golf R | 5 | 10 |
| 2023 Volkswagen Golf R | 3 | 6 |
| 2024 Volkswagen Golf R | 1 | 12 |
| 2025 Volkswagen Golf R | 1 | 0 |
| 2026 Volkswagen Golf R | 0 | 4 |
Checking a specific 2017 Volkswagen Golf R
How do I know if my 2017 Volkswagen Golf R has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Volkswagen dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number.
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Volkswagen models
- Jetta10,000 complaints
- Passat7,705 complaints
- Beetle2,596 complaints
- Tiguan2,300 complaints
- Atlas1,999 complaints
- Golf1,439 complaints
- GTI1,405 complaints
- ID.41,007 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.