2017 Volkswagen Golf R Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 7%of 15 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 14,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the brakes of the 2017 Volkswagen Golf R, 7% of the 15 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 14,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have a 2017 Golf R equipped with dsg transmission, automatic emergency braking and adaptive cruise control. Occasionally the car would make a continuous and periodic clicking noise that can last for a few minutes when in motion and when brake is not applied. As soon as I step on the brake, the clicking stops. When brake pedal is released, the clicking comes back. The problem started in may/june 2018 when the car had approximately 14000 miles, and has been doing that every once in a while since then. …”
NHTSA complaint #11271084, filed 2019-10, 14,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11026174Nov 3, 2025Alignment sheet submission.
- 10214795Jun 22, 2022Brake Rotor, Vibration / Pulsation. Addition of mandatory brake form and reference to Volkswagen Warranty Policy and Procedures Manual.
- 10207832Feb 3, 2022Brake Rotor, Vibration / Pulsation Instruction (U.S. Only)
Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 2017 Volkswagen Golf R
6 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsForward collision avoidance
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 Volkswagen Golf R
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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