Volkswagen Golf R: known issues clusters
All rows for this model in the Known Issues clusters dataset, newest model year first. Each year links to its consumer page, which shows the same records with context.
| rows | 8 |
|---|---|
| model years | 2017–2017 (1) |
| data through | 2026-09-20 |
| method | /data/methodology#known-issues |
| license | CC BY 4.0 (derived) |
Vehicle pages
Rows
| year | cluster_id | label | component_code | complaint_count | date_range | source_complaint_count | reviewed_at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | golf-r-2017-panoramic-sunroof-water-leak | Panoramic sunroof water leak into cabin | STRUCTURE, VISIBILITY/WIPER | 37 | 2018-05 → 2023-06 | 194 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2017 | golf-r-2017-sunroof-glass-shatter | Sunroof glass shattering while driving | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 9 | 2018-01 → 2024-06 | 194 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2017 | golf-r-2017-thermostat-housing-water-pump-leak | Thermostat housing and water pump coolant leaks | ENGINE | 14 | 2019-12 → 2024-09 | 194 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2017 | golf-r-2017-gear-shift-trim-sharp-edge | Gear shift trim sharp edge lacerations | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 8 | 2020-02 → 2024-08 | 194 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2017 | golf-r-2017-suspension-component-failure | Suspension component noise and failure | SUSPENSION | 7 | 2018-08 → 2024-03 | 194 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2017 | golf-r-2017-fuel-tank-suction-pump-leak | Fuel tank suction pump failure and fuel leaks | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 53 | 2019-02 → 2024-10 | 194 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2017 | golf-r-2017-clock-spring-failure | Clock spring failure disabling airbag and horn | AIR BAGS | 11 | 2019-02 → 2024-04 | 194 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2017 | golf-r-2017-turbo-wastegate-actuator-seizure | Turbo wastegate actuator seizure causing power loss | ENGINE | 4 | 2023-03 → 2025-01 | 194 | 2026-08-20 |
Representative quotes are in the CSV and JSON files (fields quote_1_odi … quote_3_text), and on each vehicle page.
Cite this
Derived data is CC BY 4.0. Link back to the page you used. Text and BibTeX below.
Wrench.Pro (2026). Known Issues clusters — Volkswagen Golf R [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/volkswagen/golf-r
@misc{wrenchpro_known_issues_volkswagen_golf_r_2026,
author = {Wrench.Pro},
title = {Wrench.Pro Known Issues clusters: Volkswagen Golf R},
year = {2026},
howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/volkswagen/golf-r}},
note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}hub · known-issues · methodology · license · research (interpretation)