2017 Volkswagen Golf R
Only 15 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 15 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 15
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2017: 15 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2013 | 4 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 12 |
| 2017 | 15 |
| 2018 | 9 |
| 2019 | 6 |
| 2020 | 0 |
| 2022 | 10 |
| 2023 | 6 |
| 2024 | 12 |
| 2025 | 0 |
| 2026 | 5 |
Known problem areas
Only 15 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Engine
6 of 15 total reports mention: engine.
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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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-12-26
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-12-13
Forward collision avoidance
3 of 15 total reports mention: forward collision avoidance, most commonly citing warnings and automatic emergency braking.
Power train
2 of 15 total reports mention: power train.
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We purchased the (New) car on June 09, 2017. 5 days after we purchased, we found out the transmission had been replaced and that fact was not disclosed by the dealership.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-07-13
Fuel/propulsion system
2 of 15 total reports mention: fuel/propulsion system.
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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 leaking into the evap and charcoal canister causing...
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-12-18
Electrical system
2 of 15 total reports mention: electrical system.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2023-12-12Recall queryClosed 2024-07-01 Fuel Leak due to Suction Jet Pump Failure within Fuel Tank (Remedy Effectiveness of Recall 16V647)
Buy-smart checklist
2017 Volkswagen Golf R — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Engine: 6 reports on file for this year.
- Forward collision avoidance: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 2 reports on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 2017 Volkswagen Golf R reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2017 Volkswagen Golf R?
- The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 40% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2017 Volkswagen Golf R have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.