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Buying a used 2023 Volkswagen Golf R? Check these 3 recalls first

3 NHTSA recalls · 6 owner complaints on file

The 2023 Volkswagen Golf R has 3 recalls in this group, addressing radiator coolant leakage, a suspension strut mount that may loosen and backup camera failure. The cooling and suspension issues are the main mechanical concerns in the listed recall record, while camera operation is another concrete inspection item. NHTSA lists 6 owner complaints, which are unverified reports, with 0 crashes, 0 fires and 0 injuries. Service brakes and electrical systems each appear in 2 reports.

Before you buy

1. 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.
2. Verify radiator recall completion and inspect coolant level and leakage.
3. Obtain proof of the suspension strut-mount recall repair.
4. Check backup camera operation and ask about brake or electrical repairs.
5. 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 2023 Volkswagen Golf R

What owners have reported to NHTSA

6 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.

When the complaints were filed

Complaints by the year they reached NHTSA. The current year is incomplete, and counts usually fall as fewer of these cars stay on the road.

Other model years

• 2018
• 2019
• 2022
• All Golf R recalls