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Volkswagen Golf R: safety ratings, MPG, and recalls

Year-by-year NHTSA safety ratings, EPA fuel economy, recall history, and complaint counts for the Volkswagen Golf R.

46
CarCabin Score
Mixed
0
Safety
/ 40
13
Fuel
/ 25
18
Rel.
/ 20
15
Rec.
/ 15
Year:2026202520242023202220192018201720162015
Safety (overall)
Not tested
NHTSA NCAP
Combined MPG
25
Premium Gasoline
Recalls (year)
0
0 across all years
Complaints (year)
10
40 across all years

Fuel economy by year

EPA city, highway, and combined MPG by model year.

Owner complaint summary (2022)

Top component categories

  • STEERING3
  • FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE2
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM2
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER1
  • STRUCTURE1

Severe outcomes reported

  • Crash-involved complaints0
  • Fire-involved complaints0
  • Injuries reported0

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Counts are consumer self-reports and may not be verified.

EPA fuel economy detail (2022)

City MPG
22
Highway MPG
31
Annual fuel cost
$2,750
CO2 (g/mi)
349

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FAQ

What is the CarCabin Score for the 2022 Volkswagen Golf R?+
46 out of 100 for 2022. The score combines NHTSA safety stars (untested), EPA combined MPG (25), recall count (0), and complaint count (10). See the methodology page for the formula.
How many recalls has the Volkswagen Golf R had?+
Across all model years indexed (2015 onward), NHTSA shows 0 Volkswagen Golf R recall campaigns. Severity is inferred from campaign text and shown on the recall timeline above.
Where can I verify recall status for my specific vehicle?+
Always verify recall status with your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The CarCabin profile is a summary; only NHTSA can tell you whether a campaign applies to your specific vehicle and whether the remedy has been performed.

Sources. NHTSA NCAP (safety), NHTSA Recalls API, NHTSA Complaints API, EPA Fuel Economy dataset. CarCabin Score formula at /methodology.

Disclaimer. CarCabin is not a dealer, mechanic, or automotive advisor. Always verify recall status at nhtsa.gov/recalls with your VIN and have a qualified mechanic inspect any vehicle before purchase.