2013 Volkswagen Golf R Recalls
No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2013 Volkswagen Golf R. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the air bags. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Complaints by component
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“Failed click-spring in the steering wheel- the airbags and horn are out of commission.”
“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…”
“7 times now, I have heard a “popâ€� 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…”
“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…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2013 Volkswagen Golf R as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.