2016 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF R Complaints and Recall Information
The 2016 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF R has 0 complaints and 5 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to vehicle recalls rather than direct consumer complaints.
There are five recalls affecting various systems on the vehicle, including the electrical system, air bag inflator, child-door locks, and certification labels. These recalls address potential safety risks and regulatory compliance problems.
Recalls- Body Control Module Software. NHTSA recall 22V831000 affects 5 vehicles with incorrect front windshield wiper software that may prevent the wipers from activating, increasing crash risk due to reduced visibility. Dealers will update the software free of charge. Owner notifications were sent December 15, 2022.
- Front Passenger Air Bag Inflator. NHTSA recalls 22V543000 and 61C1 affect 1216 vehicles where the front passenger air bag may explode or deploy improperly, risking serious injury from metal fragments or inadequate occupant restraint. Dealers will replace the air bag modules at no cost. Notification letters were mailed December 16, 2022.
- Child Door Locks. NHTSA recall 16V464000 affects 5658 vehicles with rear child door locks that may disengage due to vibrations, allowing a child to open the door unexpectedly and fall from the vehicle. Dealers will inspect and replace the locks as needed at no cost. The recall started August 22, 2016.
- Federal Certification Label. NHTSA recall 16V337000 impacts 11 vehicles with incorrect rear axle weight limits listed on certification labels. This mislabeling may lead to vehicle overloading and increased crash risk. Dealers will install corrected labels free of charge. The recall began July 2016.
Owners with vehicles subject to repeated repairs or unresolved recall issues involving safety defects may have rights under their state’s lemon law and should consider consulting a qualified attorney for guidance.
2016 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF R Summary
2016
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
4
Total Recalls
6890
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2016 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF R
5 vehicles affected
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016 Golf R vehicles. Incorrect front windshield wiper software was installed which may prevent the wipers from activating. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 104, "Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems."
Risk: Windshield wipers that cannot be activated may lead to reduced visibility for the driver and increase the risk of a crash.
2016 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF R
1216 vehicles affected
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016 Audi TT Roadster, TT Coupe, S3 Sedan, R8 Coupe, A3 Sedan, A3 Etron, A3 Cabriolet, 2016 Golf Sportwagen, Golf R, Golf GTI, Golf A7, and E Golf vehicles. During air bag deployment, the front passenger air bag may explode or deploy improperly.
Risk: 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.
2016 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF R
11 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2016 Golf R vehicles manufactured March 17, 2016 to March 23, 2016. The affected vehicles may be equipped with a Federal Certification Label that lists an incorrect rear axle weight limit. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
Risk: 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.
2016 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF R
5658 vehicles affected
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016 CC vehicles manufactured January 12, 2016, to February 3, 2016, Golf R and Tiguan vehicles manufactured November 25, 2015, to January 28, 2016, and e-Golf vehicles manufactured November 25, 2015, to January 11, 2016. Vibrations, such as those created by opening and closing a vehicle door, may cause the rear child door locks to disengage, allowing a child to open a rear door while inside the vehicle.
Risk: If an unrestrained child unexpectedly opens a door, they may fall from the vehicle increasing their risk of injury.
Complaints
No complaints found.