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2025 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

1

1 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.

Seats And Restraints

Transport Canada recall 2025503 · manufacturer campaign 694T / 69UM

24 September 2025

Transport Canada lists: A 5 2025 · Q 4 2026 · S 5 2025 · Golf R 2025 · and 1 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the front seat belt(s) may have been damaged during production. As a result, the seat belt(s) may not hold a person in place during a crash. Note: For the Q4 E-Tron model, this recall affects both Sportback and SUV models.

Why it matters

A seat belt that doesn't work properly could increase the risk of injury in a crash.

What the dealer will do

The company will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the front seat belt(s), as necessary.

165 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Compact
In its class
More efficient than 30% of 81 2025 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
217 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2025 Volkswagen Golf R have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 1 recall on record for the 2025 Volkswagen Golf R. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2025 Volkswagen Golf R get?
NRCan rates the 2025 Volkswagen Golf R at 9.3 L/100 km combined, emitting 217 g of CO2 per kilometre.
What does it cost to run a 2025 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.