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2017 Volkswagen Golf R Engine cooling Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
7%of 15 total for the year
Median mileage
38,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2017 Volkswagen Golf R, 7% of the 15 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 38,000 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.

“The contact owns a 2017 Volkswagen Golf R. The contact stated that the fuel gauge remained on Empty after fueling the vehicle. Additionally, fuel accumulated in the EVAP system, and leaked out from the fuel tank onto the rear passenger's side wheel. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that recalls were VIN specific and there was no recall associated with the VIN. …”

NHTSA complaint #11447546, filed 2022-01, 38,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Engine cooling: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201717%

Other parts of the 2017 Volkswagen Golf R

Engine
6 complaints
Fuel system
3 complaints
Electrical system
2 complaints
Other or unknown
2 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
2 complaints
Brakes
1 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
1 complaints
Vehicle speed control
1 complaints
Wheels
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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology