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2018 Volkswagen Golf R Recalls

4 campaigns in our verified NHTSA snapshot, with source consequences, remedies, and VIN-specific next steps.

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NHTSA campaigns

3

Affected systems

0

Urgent advisories

May 5, 2021

Latest campaign date

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What the record says

This model year's count is above the Volkswagen Golf R average of 3.2 campaigns per listed year. That is context only—not proof that this year is safer or less safe.

The most frequent affected category is Unknown Or Other, appearing in 2 campaigns.

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Source campaign records

All 2018 Volkswagen Golf R recall campaigns

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NHTSA campaign 21V321000

Unknown Or Other

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Reported May 5, 2021

What is recalled

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Touareg GP, Tiguan, Golf A6, E-Golf GP, CCF, 2016-2017 Passat GP, 2018-2019 Golf R GP, and 2018 Atlas vehicles. These internal-use vehicles were sold without confirmation that they were built to all applicable regulatory requirements and may have been modified prior to sale. As such, these vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of various Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.

Safety consequence

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

Manufacturer remedy

Volkswagen will repurchase the vehicles. Owner notification letters were mailed May 20, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 01F1.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 20V561000

Unknown Or Other

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Reported Sep 16, 2020

What is recalled

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Golf R and Atlas, 2017 Golf Alltrack and E-Golf and 2016-2018 Passat vehicles. These internal use vehicles were sold without confirmation that they were built to all applicable regulatory requirements and may have been modified prior to sale. As such, these vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of various Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.

Safety consequence

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

Manufacturer remedy

Volkswagen will notify owners and will repurchase the vehicles. The recall began October 6, 2020. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 01E9.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 18V864000

Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, Lines / Piping, And Fittings

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Reported Dec 5, 2018

What is recalled

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Golf R vehicles. The fuel hose quick connector may detach from the fuel supply line in the engine bay, resulting in a fuel leak.

Safety consequence

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

Manufacturer remedy

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will secure the fuel line connection, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 11, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20Bi.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 18V803000

Seats › Mid/rear Assembly

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Reported Nov 14, 2018

What is recalled

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen e-Golf and Golf R vehicles, and Audi A3 Sedan and RS3 vehicles. The rear seat frame head restraint guide sleeves may be incorrectly welded to the seat frame.

Safety consequence

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.

Manufacturer remedy

Volkswagen and Audi will notify their owners, and dealers will inspect the guide sleeves for incorrect welds, replacing the rear seat frame, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 28, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 72H8 (VW) and 72H9(Audi).

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

Other Volkswagen Golf R model years

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Other 2018 Volkswagen recall reports

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2018 Volkswagen Golf R recall questions

How many recalls does the 2018 Volkswagen Golf R have?

This verified dataset contains 4 NHTSA campaigns associated with the 2018 Volkswagen Golf R. A campaign can apply to some, not all, vehicles of the same model year.

Does this confirm an open recall for my 2018 Volkswagen Golf R?

No. This page is a model-year campaign history. Use NHTSA's official lookup or an authorized dealer to confirm whether a campaign applies to your exact VIN and whether the repair remains open.

Are vehicle recall repairs free?

When a safety recall campaign applies to your VIN, the manufacturer remedy is generally provided at no charge through an authorized dealer. Confirm eligibility and scheduling with the manufacturer or dealer.

Source: NHTSA. Dataset includes campaigns through Jul 30, 2026. Last processed Aug 8, 2026. Methodology