2017 Volkswagen Golf R Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Golf R years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 13 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Volkswagen Golf R. That is the most of any Golf R model year in the database (13 years). The most reported problem area is engine (6 complaints, 40%), typically at around 29,150 miles. Complaints mention 2 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 15owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2017 Volkswagen Golf R problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 6 | 40% | 29,150 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 13% | 14,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 13% | 8,025 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 13% | 25,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 7% | 38,000 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 7% | 35,300 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 7% | 38,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 7% | 14,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 7% | 14,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2017 Volkswagen Golf R recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2017 Volkswagen Golf R.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Fuel Leak due to Suction Jet Pump Failure within Fuel Tank (Remedy Effectiveness of Recall 16V647) (RQ23007) — opened Dec 12, 2023, closed Jul 1, 2024, led to recall 24V110.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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. Dealer diagnosed the repair as replacement of the Thermostat/Thermostat Housing quoted at $1,635. The vehicle has not been inspected…
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 them to fail. This creates a huge risk for…
My VW on two occasions experienced coolant / water pump system failures (May 2022 and August 2023), the second of which required full water pump replacement. These are identical to the class action lawsuit outlined on https://waterpumpsettlement.com/ (civil court case Civ. No…
The shift boot trim piece was poorly designed and is the metal is peeling and has cut my hand several times. It has happened once while driving and I had to stop at a gas station to get a paper towel to stop the bleeding. The trim piece peels right where the opening to the storage cubby is. The…
The contact owns a 2017 Volkswagen Golf R. The contact stated that the fuel gauge remained on Empty after fueling the vehicle. Additionally, fuel accumulated in the EVAP system, and leaked out from the fuel tank onto the rear passenger's side wheel. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an…
Other Volkswagen Golf R years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Golf R | 4 | 0 |
| 2025 Golf R | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 Golf R | 12 | 1 |
| 2023 Golf R | 6 | 3 |
| 2022 Golf R | 10 | 5 |
| 2020 Golf R | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 Golf R | 6 | 2 |
| 2018 Golf R | 9 | 4 |
| 2017 | 15 | 0 |
| 2016 Golf R | 12 | 4 |
| 2015 Golf R | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 Golf R | 4 | 0 |
| 2012 Golf R | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Volkswagen Golf R?
Owners most often report engine, electrical system, fuel/propulsion system problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 6 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2017 Volkswagen Golf R?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2017 Volkswagen Golf R a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Golf R model years, the 2017 has far more complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.