There are no safety recalls for the 2013 Volkswagen Golf R, but owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA.
2013 Volkswagen Golf R problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Air Bags | 3 | |
| Suspension | 1 | |
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 50,000 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2013 Volkswagen Golf R complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Air Bags · reported Dec 12, 2021
Clock spring failure with airbag error light on, and steering controls & horn not functioning. Car previously had clock spring fixed under recall in Aug 2016 (car mileage 55,619), and now had the exact same issue occur in Nov 2021 at 79,596 mi. Original recall did not fix issue, service records available.
Air Bags · reported Sep 27, 2021
7 times now, I have heard a âpopâ while turning the steering wheel & the airbag light has come on. The horn will not work after this happens. Each time, it has occurred at low speed, whilst making a turn or merely backing out of my driveway. 6 times of the 7 times, I have taken it to the Hansel VW dealership in Santa Rosa, CA & they have told me it was the clockspring in the steering column & they have replaced it. The 1st time, it was replaced under the vehicleâs warranty, 4 of the other times it was replaced under the parts warranty. On 3/18/20, the part was out of warranty & I had to…
Suspension · at 50,000 miles · reported Jan 18, 2021
Rear suspension coil spring fractured resulting in a sharp loose piece of steel. This happened when I was driving the car, and the car started to make an unexpected metallic noise. This loose piece could have ruptured the tire and caused a safety issue or accident. The repair shop deemed the car not drivable due to safety. I paid to have both rear springs and spring pads replaced. This car has less than 51k miles. This is a surprising failure and I was concerned for my and other owner's safety. This same exact failure is the subject of an NHTSA recall for 2015 and later vw golfs, the same…
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2013 Volkswagen Golf R have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2013 Volkswagen Golf R as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2013 Volkswagen Golf R?
Owners report air bags problems most often (3 reports), followed by suspension (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 50,000 miles.
Are Volkswagen recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Volkswagen dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.