2021 Volkswagen GOLF R
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2021 Volkswagen GOLF R is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 5 on record.
2021 Volkswagen GOLF R at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2021 Volkswagen GOLF R recalls 0
No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2021 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.
Investigations & service bulletins
Manufacturer service bulletins 291
Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 291.
Instruction, how to lubicate engine before initial start.
Bulletin TT 13-20-01_3 · Engine · Jun 2026Lubricating engine components before reassembly.
Bulletin TT 10-18-02_2 · Engine · Jun 2026Inquiries
Bulletin V6919012010479_17 · Air Bags · Jun 2026Volkswagen Engine Oil Standards
Bulletin V1719012012855_81 · Engine · Jun 2026Difference between Component fluid leakage and seepage
Bulletin V0026012081638_1 · May 2026Condition is normal due to cold fresh air and humidity
Bulletin V9422012066639_6 · Exterior Lighting · Apr 2026This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: A software fix is needed to correct the error message ERP0204E could occur during perform initial operation, software confi…
Bulletin VOS-26-21 · Engine · Mar 2026Safety Related Inquiry and Reporting
Bulletin V0018092053065_6 · Mar 2026Damage Inspection of Park assist sensors
Bulletin V9422022066761_4 · Mar 2026This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: A software fix is needed to correct multiple test plans: All basic settings test for the following components - Fill and bl…
Bulletin VOS-26-15 · Electrical System · Mar 2026Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the GOLF R. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
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.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.