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2017 Volkswagen Golf R
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 25 MPG.
Safety rating (NHTSA 5-Star)
Official crash-test ratings for the 2017 Volkswagen Golf R 4 DR AWD.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 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)
No NHTSA recall campaigns on record for this model year in our latest refresh.
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
22 complaints filed by owners for this model year. Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 2017 Volkswagen Golf R?
EPA figures for the 2017 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 2017 Volkswagen Golf R?
No NHTSA recall campaigns are on record for the 2017 Volkswagen Golf R in our latest data refresh.
What are common problems with the 2017 Volkswagen Golf R?
Owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA for the 2017 Volkswagen Golf R, most often about: Engine, Forward Collision Avoidance, Power Train. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
What is the safety rating of the 2017 Volkswagen Golf R?
NHTSA gave the 2017 Volkswagen Golf R (2017 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.