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Data through Oct 2026
Model year

2020 Volkswagen Golf R

Body and fuel not decoded. Owner complaints on file from no date to no date.

Recalls (0)Complaints (0)Investigations (1)Bulletins (322)
Recall campaigns covering this model year0No recall campaign lists this model year
Owner complaints0Not enough peers on file
Severity indexNoneCrash, fire, injury or death per 100
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Complaints over time

Complaints about the 2020 Volkswagen Golf R by year filed

Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.

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Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Components

Complaints by component

Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.

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Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls

No recall campaign lists the 2020 Volkswagen Golf R

Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
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Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 2020 Volkswagen Golf R

The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.

0 complaints on file.

    Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
    Investigations

    1 NHTSA investigation on file

    • RQ23007 Recall query, Fuel system
      Fuel Leak due to Suction Jet Pump Failure within Fuel Tank (Remedy Effectiveness of Recall 16V647)
      Opened Dec 12, 2023, closed Jul 1, 2024 · led to a recall
    Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
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    Service bulletins

    322 manufacturer communications cover this model year

    Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall; the 60 most recent are listed.

    • V6919012010479_17 Jun 11, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Inquiries
    • V1719012012855_81 Jun 4, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Volkswagen Engine Oil Standards
    • TT 13-20-01_3 Jun 18, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Instruction, how to lubicate engine before initial start.
    • TT 10-18-02_2 Jun 18, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Lubricating engine components before reassembly.
    • V0026012081638_1 May 19, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Difference between Component fluid leakage and seepage
    • VOS-26-21 Mar 27, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      This 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 …
    • V0018092053065_6 Mar 25, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Safety Related Inquiry and Reporting
    • V9422022066761_4 Mar 19, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Damage Inspection of Park assist sensors
    • VOS-26-15 Mar 6, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      This 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 an…
    • V5515032021354_9 Mar 5, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Paint color and/or finish of the engine compartment may not match the exterior paint color
    • DC_VW_CF_Airbag Mar 2, 2026 · Other
      The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent warning regarding counterfeit replacement airbag inflators that are being installed in used vehicles.
    • VOS-26-01 Jan 6, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      This 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 a test that is not reading any information from the battery data module (BDM) and w…
    • WLA-25-11 Oct 17, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Coolant Bleed Procedure
    • V8718102043704_24 Oct 6, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      GFF Requirements regardless of concern plus System flush requirement
    • V3718022033975_14 Oct 14, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Cautions about using aftermarket transmission flush machines and aftermarket transmission fluids.
    • V3416022034406_8 Oct 9, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Diagnosing Manual Transmission Noise
    • V1917012022548_15 Oct 14, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      G12Evo can now be mixed with previous coolants.
    • V1718062017813_23 Oct 9, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      How to measure engine oil consumption.
    • V1718032037201_20 Oct 8, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Proper engine oil level before leaving the factory.
    • V0123022069588_3 Oct 14, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      EVAP and Leak Detection Pump replacement components.
    • V0116152014815_19 Oct 6, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      A list of suggested fuel stations
    • V0116132033805_11 Oct 14, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Engine misfire diagnostic aid.
    • V0017132033846_25 Oct 6, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Fuel Additive to prevent sporatic misfire
    • V1719012012855_79 Jun 9, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Volkswagen Engine Oil Quality Standards (U.S. Only)
    • V1719012012855_78 Apr 21, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Volkswagen Engine Oil Quality Standards
    • V4622022067177_3 Mar 12, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Brake Repair or Replacement Information
    • V4015022033347_6 Feb 12, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      CV Boot replacement
    • V1917012022548_14 Feb 12, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Identifying and Mixing Engine Coolant
    • V0123022069588_2 Feb 13, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      EVAP Components replacement
    • V0019012040590_14 Feb 5, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Water migration under the RAPGARD® protection when vehicle arrives at dealership.
    • V9419012011521_20 Dec 6, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Internal Moisture Accumulation
    • V8718122005566_28 Nov 14, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      HVAC duct cleaning and deodorizing
    • V9124052074273_3 Oct 16, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Green Light Does Not Illuminate
    • V5515032021354_8 Oct 30, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Lack of paint under roof
    • V1719022012855_77 Oct 30, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Engine Oil Standards
    • V0018092053065_5 Oct 17, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Additional reporting
    • CampTip_RNA_VW Oct 7, 2024 · Other
      Vehicle Concerns Before Recall Repair Available
    • V9422022066761_3 Sep 26, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Inspecting sensors for damage
    • V3718022033975_13 Sep 17, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Fluid requirements
    • V3416022034406_7 Sep 11, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Manual transmission noise diagnosing
    • V1719012012855_76 Sep 17, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      A list of engine oil that meet Volkswagen Engine Oil Standards
    • V1718062017813_19 Sep 18, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      How to perform the engine oil consumption measurement
    • V1718032037201_19 Sep 17, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Checking Engine Oil and correctly reading dip stick
    • V0118122014603_20 Sep 17, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      How to manage software versions using VW diagnostic Tool
    • V0116152014815_18 Sep 11, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Recommended Gasoline Quality
    • V0116132033805_10 Sep 17, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Engine Misfire Diagnostic Aid
    • V0017132033846_23 Sep 11, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Fuel additive to help with misfire faults
    • TT 00-24-01 Sep 12, 2024 · Other
      Wind & Water Leak Checking
    • V271901201189426 Aug 28, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Battery testing
    • V1719012012855_75 Aug 8, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Engine Oil Standards
    • V1719012012855_74 Jul 3, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Engine oil quality standards
    • TT 57-21-01 Jul 18, 2024 · Other
      KESSY Key adaptation
    • TT 13-20-01_4 Jul 11, 2024 · Other
      Engine Oil Pressure-Priming
    • TT 10-18-02_2 Jul 11, 2024 · Other
      Engine Assembly Tip
    • TT 10-12-01_3 Jul 11, 2024 · Other
      Engine Replacement Tip
    • TT 01-19-05_7 Jul 11, 2024 · Other
      Engine No Start, ECM shorted due to incorrect battery removal
    • TT 00-16-02_4 Jul 11, 2024 · Other
      Mandatory Fastener Replacement
    • V1719012012855_73 Jun 3, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Engine oil quality standards
    • V171901201285572 May 7, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Engine oil quality standards
    • TT 69-24-01 May 16, 2024 · Other
      Forigen objects inside seat belt buckle
    Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.
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