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2023 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

9.1L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$2,292

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 2024365 · manufacturer campaign 91US

27 June 2024

Transport Canada lists: Atlas Cross Sport 2024 · Golf R 2022–2024 · GTI 2022–2024

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image to be delayed or not to appear on the display. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display when the transmission is shifted into reverse gear.

Why it matters

A rearview camera image that doesn't display could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Volkswagen will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the infotainment software.

13,562 vehicles affected in CanadaCarCompliance Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Compact
In its class
More efficient than 40% of 75 2023 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
213 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2023 Volkswagen Golf R have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 1 recall on record for the 2023 Volkswagen Golf R. Recall repairs are almost always free at a manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2023 Volkswagen Golf R get?
NRCan rates the 2023 Volkswagen Golf R at 9.1 L/100 km combined, emitting 213 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 2 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2023 Volkswagen Golf R for a year?
At 16,249 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $2,292 in fuel, producing roughly 3,416 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.