Is the 2015 Volkswagen Golf R a reliable year?

Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2015 Volkswagen Golf R ranks #9 of 11 among Golf R model years (Complaint Index 20/100). It has 1 complaints and 0 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.

What are the most common problems with the 2015 Volkswagen Golf R?

The most reported problem areas are brakes (1 complaints) and suspension, wheels & tires (1 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 1,000 miles.

Does the 2015 Volkswagen Golf R have any recalls?

No safety recall campaigns list the 2015 Volkswagen Golf R in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.

What is the fuel economy of the 2015 Volkswagen Golf R?

EPA rates the 2015 Volkswagen Golf R at 26 MPG combined (23 city / 30 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,050. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

2015 Volkswagen Golf R Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

No verdict The 2015 Volkswagen Golf R has 1 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 20 out of 100 — #9 highest of 11 Golf R model years. The most reported problem area is brakes (1 complaints, 100% of the total).

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index: 20/100; #9 of 11 Golf R years
Verdict: No verdict; vs. other years of this model
Complaints: 1; unique NHTSA reports
Recalls: 0; distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes: 0; reported in complaints
Fires: 0
Injuries: 0
Top issue: Brakes
Best nearby year: 2018; rated Good

NHTSA overall rating: Not rated
EPA combined MPG: 26; 23 city / 30 hwy
Injuries / deaths: 0 / 0

2015 Volkswagen Golf R recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2015 Volkswagen Golf R fuel economy and fuel cost

City: 23 MPG
Highway: 30 MPG
Combined: 26 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA): $3,050; 15,000 mi/yr
Fuel: Premium
Current regular gas: $4.32/gal; national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2015 compared with other Golf R years

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Year	Verdict	Index	Complaints	Recalls	MPG
2012	No verdict	10	1	0	22
2013	No verdict	30	4	0	22
2015	No verdict	20	1	0	26
2016	Avoid	80	12	4	25
2017	Avoid	90	15	0	25

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2015 Volkswagen Golf R a reliable year?: Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2015 Volkswagen Golf R ranks #9 of 11 among Golf R model years (Complaint Index 20/100). It has 1 complaints and 0 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Volkswagen Golf R?: The most reported problem areas are brakes (1 complaints) and suspension, wheels & tires (1 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 1,000 miles.
Does the 2015 Volkswagen Golf R have any recalls?: No safety recall campaigns list the 2015 Volkswagen Golf R in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.
What is the fuel economy of the 2015 Volkswagen Golf R?: EPA rates the 2015 Volkswagen Golf R at 26 MPG combined (23 city / 30 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,050. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.