Golf R
Volkswagen Golf R: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
Generations and technical specifications
Volkswagen Golf Mk72012–2021
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | 2012–2020 (Europe) 2013–2020 (China) 2015–2020 (Brazil) 2014–2021 (Mexico) |
| Model years | 2015–2021 (North America) |
| Body styles | 3/5-door hatchback 5-door estate |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive Front-engine, all-wheel-drive |
| Platform | Volkswagen Group MQB |
| Engines | Petrol 1.0 L EA211 TSI I3 1.2 L EA211 TSI I4 1.4 L EA211 TSI I4 1.5 L EA211 TSI I4 1.6 L EA211 MSI I4 1.8 L EA888 TSI I4 2.0 L EA888 TSI I4 Petrol plug-in hybrid 1.4 L EA211 TSI I4 (GTE) Diesel 1.6 L EA288 TDI I4 CR 2.0 L EA288 TDI I4 CR |
| Electric motor | AC electric motor (e-Golf) |
| Transmissions | 5/6-speed manual 6/8-speed automatic (Tiptronic) 6/7-speed DSG |
| Battery | 35.8 kWh (e-Golf), 8.7kWh (GTE) |
| Kerb weight | 1,205–1,500 kg |
| Class | Compact car/small family car (C) |
| Assembly | Germany: Wolfsburg (Wolfsburg Plant); Zwickau (Zwickau-Mosel Plant); Dresden (Transparent Factory; e-Golf only) China: Changchun; Foshan (FAW-VW) Mexico: Puebla (Volkswagen de México) Brazil: São José dos Pinhais (Volkswagen do Brasil) Indonesia: Jakarta (National Assemblers) |
| Designer | Klaus Bischoff, Marc Lichte, Andreas J. Mindt and Philipp Römers Thomasz Bachorski (interior) Manuela Joosten (trim) Andreu Sola (lights) |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018–2019, 2022–2027 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | 7-speed automated manual | All-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2012–2013, 2016–2019, 2022–2024 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | 6-speed manual | All-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2015–2017 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | 6-speed automated manual | All-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018–2019, 2022–2027 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl · 7-speed automated manual · All-wheel drive | 9.0–9.4 L/100 km | 10.2–10.7 L/100 km | 7.6–8.1 L/100 km |
| 2012–2013, 2016–2019, 2022–2024 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl · 6-speed manual · All-wheel drive | 9.4–10.7 L/100 km | 10.7–12.4 L/100 km | 7.6–8.7 L/100 km |
| 2015–2017 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl · 6-speed automated manual · All-wheel drive | 9.0–9.4 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km | 7.8 L/100 km |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
EU type-approval data
| Years | Powertrain | Engine | Mass | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Petrol | 1498 cm³ | 1306–1364 kg | 124–128 g/km (WLTP) |
| 2019–2020 | Diesel | 1968 cm³ | 1415–1475 kg | 136–138 g/km (WLTP) |
| 2014–2017 | Petrol | 1984 cm³ | 1495–1505 kg | 159–165 g/km (NEDC) |
Years are registration years. Each range runs from the 10th to the 90th percentile of the values reported for new registrations; it is not an average. Mass is the mass in running order. For electric cars the power is the type-approval net power, which can be lower than the peak power in brochures.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | Midsize car, Compact car |
| Model years in EPA data | 2012–2013, 2015–2019, 2022–2027 |
| Powertrains | Petrol |
| Engine displacement | 2.0 L |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Transmission types | Automated manual, Manual |
| Drive | All-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (premium) |
| Configurations listed | 20 |
| Forced induction | Turbocharged |
| Start-stop system | On some versions |
| Luggage volume (EPA) | 425–566 L |
| Passenger volume (EPA) | 2,577–2,662 L |
| Powertrains (EU) | Petrol, Diesel |
| Engine displacement (EU) | 1,498–1,984 cm³ |
| Mass in running order (EU) | 1,306–1,505 kg |
| Wheelbase (EU) | 2,619–2,626 mm |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2012–2013, 2015–2020, 2022–2027 |
| New registrations (EU) | 2010, 2013–2020 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel and propulsion | 66 | 2016, 2017, 2018 |
| Electrical system | 36 | 2016, 2017, 2022 |
| Engine and cooling | 33 | 2016, 2017 |
| Body and structure | 24 | 2016, 2017, 2022 |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 23 | 2017, 2018, 2024 |
| Visibility and wipers | 21 | 2016, 2017, 2022 |
| Airbags | 19 | 2013, 2017 |
| Brakes | 17 | 2017, 2018, 2024 |
| Steering | 12 | 2017, 2022, 2023 |
| Driver assistance | 11 | 2017, 2019, 2022 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2013, 2016–2019, 2022–2024: 254 complaints, 3 with a crash and 0 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.