2025 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF R
1 recalls — 0 complaints — 1 TSBs
25V638000 Sep 24, 2025
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Defect Description
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025 GTI, Golf R, Audi A5, A6 Sportback E-Tron, S5, S6 Sportback E-Tron, 2026 Q4 Sportback E-Tron, and Q4 E-Tron vehicles. The torsion bar in one or both front seat belt retractors may have been damaged during production.
Consequence
In a crash, a damaged torsion bar in a retractor could fail. If this happens, the seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace one or both front seat belts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 30, 2025, and October 31, 2025. Owners may contact Audi at 1-800-253-2834 or Volkswagen at 1-800-893-5298. Audi's number for this recall is 69UM; Volkswagen’s number for this recall is... Read more
No complaints found for this vehicle.
NHTSA Safety Ratings — 2025 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF R
2025 Volkswagen Golf R 4 DR AWD
| Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| Rollover Risk | 0.0% |
Safety Technology
| Feature | Status |
|---|---|
| Electronic Stability Control | Standard |
| Forward Collision Warning | Standard |
| Lane Departure Warning | Standard |
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings Program. Ratings are based on crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
EPA Fuel Economy — 2025 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF R
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic (AM-S7) (All-Wheel Drive) | 22.0 | 31.0 | 25.0 | Premium | $3,250 |
CO2 Emissions: 349.0 g/mile (Compact Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins — 2025 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF R
1 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
V691901201047916
Jan 9, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Airbag / Pyrotechnic Safety Belt Deployment Inquiries, update to contact information due to retirement.
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF R — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the VOLKSWAGEN GOLF R across all model years (2016–2025).
20
Total Recalls
110
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
1
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF R — Year by Year
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