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2017 Volkswagen Golf R

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

2

2 current

Combined

9.3L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$2,883

20,000 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Fabrics

Transport Canada recall 2021326 · manufacturer campaign 34K4/34L8

26 May 2021

Transport Canada lists: E Golf 2017–2020 · Golf 2015–2019 · Golf R 2016–2019 · Gti 2015–2021

What is wrong

On certain models, the chrome layer could peel off of the trim located around the gear shift cover. If this happens, sharp edges can be created.

Why it matters

Exposed sharp edges can create the risk of a cut.

What the dealer will do

Volkswagen will contact owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the gear shift cover trim frame.

96,497 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety TC

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2016662 · manufacturer campaign 69P4 / 69P2

30 December 2016

Transport Canada lists: A 4 2017 · A 6 2017 · A 7 2017 · Q 7 2017 · and 2 more

What is wrong

Certain vehicles may have been equipped with airbag and/or pretensioner igniters that do not meet specifications. This could cause affected airbags and/or pretentioners to fail to deploy properly in the event of a crash, which could increase the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace affected airbag and/or pretentioner.

1,028 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Compact
In its class
More efficient than 39% of 164 2017 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
216 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2017 Volkswagen Golf R have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 2 recalls on record for the 2017 Volkswagen Golf R. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2017 Volkswagen Golf R get?
NRCan rates the 2017 Volkswagen Golf R at 9.3 L/100 km combined, emitting 216 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 2 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2017 Volkswagen Golf R for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $2,883 in fuel, producing roughly 4,297 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.