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2018 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 2018 Volkswagen Golf R 4 DR AWD.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 21 | 29 | 24 | 366 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S7) | Premium | 22 | 29 | 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.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Golf R vehicles. The fuel hose quick connector may detach from the fuel supply line in the engine bay, resulting in a fuel leak.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen e-Golf and Golf R vehicles, and Audi A3 Sedan and RS3 vehicles. The rear seat frame head restraint guide sleeves may be incorrectly welded to the seat frame.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Golf R and Atlas, 2017 Golf Alltrack and E-Golf and 2016-2018 Passat vehicles. These internal use vehicles were sold without confirmation that they were built to all applicable regulatory requirements and may have been modified prior to sale. As such, these vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of var
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Touareg GP, Tiguan, Golf A6, E-Golf GP, CCF, 2016-2017 Passat GP, 2018-2019 Golf R GP, and 2018 Atlas vehicles. These internal-use vehicles were sold without confirmation that they were built to all applicable regulatory requirements and may have been modified prior to sale. As such, these vehicles may fail to comply with t
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
13 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 2018 Volkswagen Golf R?
EPA figures for the 2018 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 2018 Volkswagen Golf R?
NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2018 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 2018 Volkswagen Golf R?
Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA for the 2018 Volkswagen Golf R, most often about: Service Brakes, Power Train, Wheels. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
What is the safety rating of the 2018 Volkswagen Golf R?
NHTSA gave the 2018 Volkswagen Golf R (2018 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.