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2016 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

3

3 current

Combined

9.3L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$2,342

16,249 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs are almost always free. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number. Transport Canada’s own wording is that a manufacturer “will almost always make these repairs free of charge”, so being asked to pay for recall work is unusual and worth questioning. Since 2018 the Minister of Transport can order a company to pay for repairs so owners do not bear the cost.

Visual System

Transport Canada recall 2022642 · manufacturer campaign 91EN

9 November 2022

Transport Canada lists: Golf R 2016

What is wrong

On a small number of Golf R models, the incorrect windshield wiper software may have been installed during production. As a result, the windshield wipers may not work.

Why it matters

Windshield wipers that don't work could affect a driver's visibility and increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Volkswagen will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the body control module (BCM) software.

3 vehicles affected in CanadaCarCompliance Mfr

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2022403 · manufacturer campaign 61C1 & 69DY

27 July 2022

Transport Canada lists: A3 e-tron 2016 · S3 2016 · TT 2016 · Golf 2016 · and 2 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the passenger-front airbag inflator could rupture when the airbag deploys in a crash. If this happens, the airbag may not inflate properly and small pieces of metal could be propelled toward vehicle occupants.

Why it matters

An airbag inflator that ruptures can create a risk of injury or death.

What the dealer will do

Volkswagen and Audi will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the passenger-front airbag module.

202 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

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

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Compact
In its class
More efficient than 39% of 186 2016 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 2016 Volkswagen Golf R have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 3 recalls on record for the 2016 Volkswagen Golf R. Recall repairs are almost always free at a manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2016 Volkswagen Golf R get?
NRCan rates the 2016 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 2016 Volkswagen Golf R for a year?
At 16,249 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $2,342 in fuel, producing roughly 3,491 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 6 August 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. These are average residential rates. A car’s charging is added on top of what your home already uses, so on a tiered, time-of-use or subsidised tariff it is billed at your top rate rather than this average — which makes the real cost higher, especially in the territories. Enter your own rate for an accurate figure. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.