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2016 Volkswagen Golf R

4 open recalls

Read the first one before you drive it again. Every repair below is free.

Key facts

  • Recall repairs are free by law, however old the vehicle is.
  • You don't need to be the original owner to have it fixed.
  • There is no deadline — an open recall stays open until it's repaired.

Open recalls

Source: NHTSA · synced 29 Jul 2026 13:14
Repair when you can Electrical system

Windshield wipers that cannot be activated may lead to reduced visibility for the driver and increase the risk of a crash.

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016 Golf R vehicles.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 5 vehicles affected Read campaign 22V831000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
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Repair soon Air bags

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016 Audi TT Roadster, TT Coupe, S3 Sedan, R8 Coupe, A3 Sedan, A3 Etron, A3 Cabriolet, 2016 Golf Sportwagen, Golf R, Golf GTI, Golf A7, and E Golf vehicles.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 1,216 vehicles affected Read campaign 22V543000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Latches/locks/linkages

If an unrestrained child unexpectedly opens a door, they may fall from the vehicle increasing their risk of injury.

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016 CC vehicles manufactured January 12, 2016, to February 3, 2016, Golf R and Tiguan vehicles manufactured November 25, 2015, to January 28, 2016, and e-Golf vehicles manufactured November 25, 2015, to January 11, 2016.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 5,658 vehicles affected Read campaign 16V464000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Labels

The listed weight limit is low enough that the vehicle owner may ignore the weight limits and overload the vehicle and exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), thereby increasing the risk of a crash.

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2016 Golf R vehicles manufactured March 17, 2016 to March 23, 2016.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 11 vehicles affected Read campaign 16V337000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

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