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2016 Volkswagen Golf R

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 25 MPG.

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Safety rating (NHTSA 5-Star)

Official crash-test ratings for the 2016 Volkswagen Golf R 4 DR AWD.

5/5
Overall
4/5
Frontal crash
4/5
Rollover

Fuel economy (EPA)

EngineTransmissionFuelCityHighwayCombinedCO2 g/mi
2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (AM-S6) Premium 23 30 25 347
2.0L 4-cyl Manual 6-spd Premium 22 31 25 354

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

4 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Campaign 16V464000

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. Vibrations, such as those created by opening and closing a vehicle door, may cause the rear child door locks

Campaign 16V337000

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2016 Golf R vehicles manufactured March 17, 2016 to March 23, 2016. The affected vehicles may be equipped with a Federal Certification Label that lists an incorrect rear axle weight limit. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."

Campaign 22V543000

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. During air bag deployment, the front passenger air bag may explode or deploy improperly.

Campaign 22V831000

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016 Golf R vehicles. Incorrect front windshield wiper software was installed which may prevent the wipers from activating. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 104, "Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems."

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

14 complaints filed by owners for this model year. Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Electrical System 2 Engine 2 Power Train 2

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fuel economy of a 2016 Volkswagen Golf R?

EPA figures for the 2016 Volkswagen Golf R reach 25 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 2016 Volkswagen Golf R?

NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2016 Volkswagen Golf R. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.

What are common problems with the 2016 Volkswagen Golf R?

Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA for the 2016 Volkswagen Golf R, most often about: Electrical System, Engine, Power Train. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

What is the safety rating of the 2016 Volkswagen Golf R?

NHTSA gave the 2016 Volkswagen Golf R (2016 Volkswagen Golf R 4 DR AWD) an overall 5-star rating in the official 5-Star Safety Ratings program.

Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.