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Buying a used 2022 Volkswagen Golf R? Check these 5 recalls first
Five recalls with two critical, both fire-related: an engine cover that can loosen and a radiator problem that can leak coolant. The other three are convenience and visibility items — an oversensitive sunroof switch and two backup camera recalls covering blank or failed images. Owners filed 10 unverified NHTSA complaints, led by forward collision avoidance (5), electrical (4) and steering (3), with no crashes, 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.
- Confirm both fire-risk recalls, engine cover and radiator, were completed on this VIN
- Look for coolant loss or residue and check the coolant level when cold
- Test the backup camera, sunroof switch and forward collision system for faults
- 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 2022 Volkswagen Golf R
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Golf R engine cover can loosen, risking fire | Engine | critical |
| Volkswagen Golf R radiator problem can leak coolant, cause fire | Engine And Engine Cooling | critical |
| Volkswagen Golf R and GTI sunroof switch too sensitive | Visibility | medium |
| Volkswagen Golf R and ID.4 backup camera goes blank | Back Over Prevention | medium |
| Volkswagen Atlas and Golf backup camera image may fail | Back Over Prevention | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
10 complaints filed for this model year. 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 | 5 | None found |
| Electrical System | 4 | None found |
| Steering | 3 | None found |
| Rear Camera | 1 | Yes |
| Visibility And Wipers | 1 | Yes |
| Structure | 1 | None found |