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Buying a used 2019 Volkswagen Golf R? Check these 2 recalls first
A very short record: just two recalls, neither critical. One covers Atlas and Golf R vehicles sold without safety verification, an administrative campaign rather than a broken part; the other is a tire pressure warning that may be delayed on VW and Audi models. Only 6 unverified NHTSA complaints were filed, the fewest here, touching forward collision avoidance (2), back-over prevention, wheels and one other area, with 1 crash and no fires or injuries reported.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Run the VIN to see if it is covered by the safety verification recall and whether it was closed
- Confirm the tire pressure monitoring software update was installed
- Test the forward collision warning and backup camera for false or missed alerts
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Volkswagen dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2019 Volkswagen Golf R
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Atlas and Golf R sold without safety verification | Unknown OR Other | high |
| VW and Audi tire pressure warning may be delayed | Tires | low |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
6 complaints filed for this model year, including 1 mentioning a crash, 0 a fire and 0 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Driver Assistance | 2 | None found |
| Rear Camera | 1 | None found |
| Wheels | 1 | None found |
| Electrical System | 1 | None found |
| Stability Control | 1 | None found |
| Brakes | 1 | None found |