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11 complaints
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF R 2024 SERVICE BRAKES
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The Hill Hold Assist system on my 2024 Volkswagen GTI (manual transmission) repeatedly holds the brakes too long when starting on an incline. The brakes remain engaged for 1–2 seconds even after I b
NHTSAUSMay 2026Source →
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF R 2024 SERVICE BRAKES
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I own a manual transmission MK8 Golf R, the ‘hill assist’ system cannot be turned off. The brakes will hold for 2-5 seconds after being released even on very slight inclines. I unfortunately upgra
NHTSAUSMar 2025Source →
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF R 2024 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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The infotainment system attempts to call for information or help. It disconnects my cell phone from bluetooth or USB and causes the screen to swap to either of the above call pages and makes a loud 'c
NHTSAUSDec 2024Source →
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF R 2024 SERVICE BRAKES
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VW implemented hill hold assist for all new GTI and Golf R manual transmission vehicles. Hill hold does not disengage when you start to engage the clutch to go. Instead, the brakes will remain locke
NHTSAUSNov 2024Source →
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF R 2024 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
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The interior dome lights are touch controlled. on multiple occasions the dome lights have randomly started turning on and off and becoming generally unresponsive. One of the occasions happened at nigh
NHTSAUSAug 2024Source →
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF R 2024 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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Sames issues listed in NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V480000. The problem is my vehicle is the s trim running software version 1776, and it isn't covered. PLease advise.
NHTSAUSJul 2024Source →
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF R 2024 LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING
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Travel Assist is disabled which includes Adaptive Cruise Control and Lane Keep Assist. The warning lights flash on and off, sometimes multiple times a second, sounding a loud beeping each time. The fl
NHTSAUSJul 2024Source →
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF R 2024 SERVICE BRAKES
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Hill Hold Assist: This feature appears to be on most manual transmission Volkswagen vehicles, and activates on a forward facing incline. In newer models the feature completely immobilizes movement for
NHTSAUSJun 2024Source →
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF R 2024 POWER TRAIN
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Last night when driving home, I came to a stop at a red light. I put the car in first gear and held the brake, waiting for the light to turn green. When the light turned green, I proceeded to drive li
NHTSAUSJun 2024Source →
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF R 2024 POWER TRAIN
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My car has a manual transmission and a hill hold system that is supposed to aid in starting when the car is stopped on an incline. However, the system is implemented so poorly, I feel it is a safety
NHTSAUSMar 2024Source →
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF R 2024 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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Sunroof would operate without touching switch, or fail to operate if switch was touched. Similar to 2022 Golf R recall: NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V542000 I took multiple videos of the problem and VW
NHTSAUSFeb 2024Source →