Model year guide

2002 Volkswagen Golf R

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2002 Volkswagen Golf R is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

2002 Volkswagen Golf R — representative photo
Representative photo

2002 Volkswagen Golf R at a glance

Safety recallsNone

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2002 Volkswagen Golf R recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2002 Volkswagen Golf R.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

About the Volkswagen Golf R

The Volkswagen Golf (Mk7) is a C-segment car manufactured by German automobile manufacturer Volkswagen. It is the seventh generation in the Golf series and the successor to the Golf Mk6, and was introduced in Berlin on 4 September 2012, before a public launch at the 2012 Paris Motor Show, with European sales beginning in November 2012 for the 2013 model year.

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2002 Volkswagen Golf R vehicles on record

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2002 Volkswagen Golf R — frequently asked questions

Does the 2002 Volkswagen Golf R have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 2002 Volkswagen Golf R. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.