Volkswagen GOLF R — Years to Avoid
Which model years have the most problems and which are safe to buy.
Avoid These Years
2017 Volkswagen GOLF R
22 complaints (157% of segment average)
Main issue: WAS DRIVING DOWN THE FREEWAY WHEN THE CAR LOST COOLANT. DISCOVERED ROAD DEBRIS HAD PUNCTURED THE SECONDARY HEAT EXCHANGER LOCATED ON THE LOWER FRONT PASSENGER SIDE. THE FRONT FACIA PROVIDES ABSOLUTELY NO PROTECTION FROM DEBRIS AND OTHER DAMAGE WAS NOTED ON THE EXCHANGER SURFACE. HAD TO PULL OVER AS
2022 Volkswagen GOLF R
20 complaints (143% of segment average)
Main issue: Travel assistance failure are constant and the emergency braking system engages occasionally which can be a detriment to the occupants. The constant chiming and notifications are a distraction and the car has to be stopped and turned off in hopes of the system resetting properly. Dealerships do not
Safe to Buy
2023 Volkswagen GOLF R
8 complaints — well below segment average
2019 Volkswagen GOLF R
9 complaints — well below segment average
2018 Volkswagen GOLF R
13 complaints — well below segment average
2016 Volkswagen GOLF R
14 complaints — well below segment average