2015 Volkswagen Golf R

Owner complaints

What owners report most

1. Electronic stability control (esc)1
2. Suspension1

Latest complaints

• Sep 27, 2017CA1,000 mi
  Electronic stability control (esc) · Suspension
  Hi. Eversince I bought the car in august of 2015 there IS a problem with suspension and stability of this vehicle. It does not drive straight and always on any minor or major bumps the car jumps and flies in the air and that creates a huge body roll and also habe changed tires 2 times already and…

  Hi. Eversince I bought the car in august of 2015 there IS a problem with suspension and stability of this vehicle. It does not drive straight and always on any minor or major bumps the car jumps and flies in the air and that creates a huge body roll and also habe changed tires 2 times already and my tires wear out after 1000 miles because the car keeps moving to left and right. The stability control starts working for no reason because it senses the car going out of control. Car IS constantly shaking and during take off and stop it goes to left & right. A very small tiny bump on low speed throughs the car so strong and it IS out of control. I have been to the service department of volkswagen and eventhough they know what's wrong with the car they refuse to fix it because they say that VW has tough system where not unless the car IS not driveable anymore they won't fix it. This IS a performance car with very scary problem. I am driving it like a grandma in the past year but the problem IS still the same. the automatic window opener dosnt work everytime I change the drive mode and then it starts working on its own. another problem IS the back up camera where when I drive backwards in rear gear if I go slightly faster than couple of miles per hour the screen goes black and I can't see, which that on its own IS another liability and great risk factor. when turning the wheel on any pavement the front tires and rims wanna jump out of their place and the car shakes and looses control.

Defect investigations

NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.

• Fuel Leak due to Suction Jet Pump Failure within Fuel Tank (Remedy Effectiveness of Recall 16V647)

  RQ23007Opened Dec 12, 2023Closed Jul 1, 2024Recall 24V110
  On December 12, 2023, the Office of Defects Investigations (ODI) opened RQ23-007 to investigate the remedy repair effectiveness and scope of Volkswagen (VW) recall 16V-647. Recall 16V-647 was issued on September 2, 2016, for a defective suction jet pump (SJP) inside the fuel tank. Failure of the SJP could lead to a…

  On December 12, 2023, the Office of Defects Investigations (ODI) opened RQ23-007 to investigate the remedy repair effectiveness and scope of Volkswagen (VW) recall 16V-647. Recall 16V-647 was issued on September 2, 2016, for a defective suction jet pump (SJP) inside the fuel tank. Failure of the SJP could lead to a fuel leak from the vehicle. This recall covered certain model year (MY) 2015-2016 Volkswagen Golf and Audi A3 passenger car vehicles. The recall remedy repair replaced SJP Version 1.0 with an improved version, Version 1.1. The SJP is designed to purge fuel from the evaporative emissions (EVAP) system. VW’s recall filing stated the SJP may have been damaged during assembly, which could potentially allow fuel to flow directly into the EVAP system. Over time, the fuel could accumulate in, and cause a leak from, the charcoal canister filter element. ODI received consumer complaints of SJP failure leading to a fuel leak, refueling spit back, refueling shutoff, and/or fuel odor in vehicles previously repaired under recall 16V-647. Additional complaints alleging SJP failure leading to the previously stated outcomes were received in vehicles outside the scope of recall 16V-647, including MY 2016-2020 VW Golf and Audi A3 vehicles. VW issued recall 24V-110 on February 14, 2024, to address issues with SJPs Versions 1.0 and 1.1. The recall remedy replaces the SJP Version 1.0 or 1.1 with an improved version, Version 2.0. Recall 24V-110 covers certain MY 2015-2020 VW Golf (including Golf GTI), 2015-2020 Audi A3, and 2019-2020 VW Jetta GLI vehicles, including vehicle previously repaired under 16V-647. Vehicle owners were notified of this recall in April 2024 and VW’s projected date for owner notification of recall remedy availability is August 2024. In view of the recall being conducted by VW, ODI is closing this Recall Query (RQ). The Agency reserves the right to take additional action if warranted by future circumstances. To review the ODI reports cited in the Closing Resume ODI Report Identification Number document, go to NHTSA.gov.

Service bulletins

Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.

• 11010024Lack of paint under roof
• 11010022Engine Oil Standards
• 11010021Additional reporting
• 11010011Vehicle Concerns Before Recall Repair Available
• 11008861Fluid requirements
• 11008860Manual transmission noise diagnosing
• 11008858A list of engine oil that meet Volkswagen Engine Oil Standards
• 11008857How to perform the engine oil consumption measurement
• 11008856Checking Engine Oil and correctly reading dip stick
• 11008853How to manage software versions using VW diagnostic Tool
• 11008852Recommended Gasoline Quality
• 11008851Engine Misfire Diagnostic Aid
• 11008850Fuel additive to help with misfire faults
• 11008846Wind & Water Leak Checking
• 11007398Battery testing
• 11007393Engine Oil Standards
• 11005825Engine oil quality standards
• 11005823KESSY Key adaptation
• 11005820Engine Assembly Tip
• 11005819Engine Replacement Tip
• 11002875Engine oil quality standards
• 11001508Engine oil quality standards
• 10253481Carefree Maintenance and VW Care Maintenance Plans Interim AdBlue Refills -? Diesel Engines Model Year 2015 and Newer
• 10253477Volkswagen Carefree Maintenance Program ? Diesel Engines Model Year 2015 and Newer
• 10253474This communication contains important information and SAGA claim entry requirements for the Volkswagen Carefree Maintenance Program for all Model Year 2015 and newer VW models with Gasoline Engines.
• 10253473Volkswagen Care Scheduled Maintenance Interval Time or Mileage Guidelines
• 10253262VW Engine oil quality standards
• 10253215Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation
• 10253198Infotainment Worksheet (U.S. Only)
• 10253192Infotainment Worksheet (U.S. Only)
• 10252942Damage to Data Link Connector (DLC) from Aftermarket Devices (Cannot Communicate with Vehicle OBD System)
• 10252208AC Compressor Replacement, Refrigerant Circuit Flushing Requirement
• 10250798VW Engine oil quality standards
• 10250695Carefree Maintenance Coverage for Interim Oil Changes for Certain 2009 ? 2015 MY Volkswagen TDI Clean Diesel Engine Vehicles Registered in the State of Minnesota Only (US Dealers
• 10250694Roadside Assistance, and Carefree Maintenance
• 10249418VW Engine oil quality standards
• 10249414A/C Compressor leak diagnosis
• 10249138Airbag / Pyrotechnic Safety Belt Deployment Inquiries, update to contact information due to retirement.
• 10249136Addressing Cybersecurity or Vehicle Hack concerns
• 10245617Reporting procedure for A/C compressor replacement regardless of the reason for failure. Update to model year applicability and new warranty GFF labor operation number

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