Equipment does not establish crash performance. Driver assistance requires an attentive driver. Confirm optional equipment and connected-service activation with the dealer. Manufacturer data: NHTSA VIN decode, checked Nov 15, 2026.
Recalls, investigations and service information +
Open safety recalls
A current VIN-specific recall result is not available in this report. Crash-test ratings do not establish whether recalls have been repaired. Ask the dealer for the current recall status and completed repair records for this VIN.
VIN: WVWFB7CD3RW160220
Matched year, make and model · not VIN-specific
NHTSA investigations and service information
Defect investigations
0 NHTSA investigations found for this model year
Manufacturer communications
215 communications found for this model year
These records can include service bulletins, repair instructions, campaigns, warranty extensions, software updates and other manufacturer notices. The total is not a problem rate or reliability score.
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Document 11012461
This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed and only order the successor parts going forward.
Document 11012462
This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
Document 11012468
Replacing cretain control modules will require specific Guided Fault Finding (GFF) direction.
Document 11012470
Internal Moisture Accumulation
Document 11013857
This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed and only order the successor parts going forward.
Document 11014938
Transmission Control Module (TCM) Software. Updated to include additional model years & updated vehicle counts Claiming instructions added to include Criteria 02 Owner letters updated to reflect added model years
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Checked Nov 15, 2026. Records match 2024 Volkswagen Golf R, not a specific VIN.
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Vehicle information checked Nov 15, 2026. Model-level information is identified separately from equipment reported for this VIN.
Vehicle specifications
Specifications and features
VIN-decoded specifications
Engine horsepower
315 hp
Gross vehicle weight rating
Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg)
Curb weight
3,474 lb
Dealer-provided specifications
Engine
2.0L TSI DOHC 16V Turbocharged 4-Cylinder
Dealer-listed features 24
Cruise Control
Collision Avoidance
Backup Camera
Parking Assist
Fog Lights
Side-Impact Air Bags
Bluetooth
AWD
Sunroof/Moonroof
Adaptive Cruise Control
Push Start
Keyless Entry
Android Auto
Apple Car Play
Wifi Hotspot
Navigation System
Heated Seats
Leather Seats
Power Seats
Automatic Climate Control
Blind Spot Monitor
Lane Departure Warning
Xenon Headlights
Alloy Wheels
VIN-decoded details come from NHTSA vPIC. Features are listed by the dealer for this vehicle; confirm equipment with the dealer.
Exact VIN decode
Factory configuration and equipment
Vehicle type
PASSENGER CAR
Doors
4
Seats
5
Seat rows
2
Engine
2L · 4-cylinder
Engine model
2.0 TSI
Turbo
Yes
Manufactured in
WOLFSBURG, GERMANY
Source: NHTSA vPIC. Decoded Nov 15, 2026. Blank fields are omitted because manufacturer VIN reporting varies.
EPA-matched vehicle configuration
Fuel economy, emissions and ownership estimates
City
20 MPG
Highway
28 MPG
Combined
23 MPG
Fuel type
Premium Gasoline
EPA vehicle category
Compact Cars
EPA engine description
SIDI
Fuel used per 100 miles
4.3 gallons
Estimated annual fuel cost
$3,250
Estimated monthly fuel cost
$271
Estimated fuel cost per 100 miles
$21.67
EPA five-year additional cost
$5,500
Tailpipe CO₂
382 g/mile
Greenhouse gas score
5 of 10
Fuel economy score
5 of 10
Automatic engine stop/start
Not equipped
Cylinder deactivation
Not equipped
Petroleum use
12.9 barrels/year
Matched to this vehicle's decoded configuration: Golf R · Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo. Source: U.S. EPA. Retrieved Nov 15, 2026.
Dealer-listed features 115
Cruise Control
Collision Avoidance
Backup Camera
Parking Assist
Fog Lights
Side-Impact Air Bags
Bluetooth
AWD
Sunroof/Moonroof
Adaptive Cruise Control
Push Start
Keyless Entry
Android Auto
Apple Car Play
Wifi Hotspot
Navigation System
Heated Seats
Leather Seats
Power Seats
Automatic Climate Control
Blind Spot Monitor
Lane Departure Warning
Xenon Headlights
Alloy Wheels
Satellite Radio
Interior 25
Ventilated driver and front passenger seats
Heated steering wheel
Heated driver and front passenger seats
Heated rear seats
Nappa leather front seat upholstery
Driver seat power reclining, lumbar support, cushion tilt, fore/aft control and height adjustable control
Dual-zone front climate control
Rear climate control system with separate controls
Nappa leather rear seat upholstery
Climatronic automatic climate control
Leather steering wheel
Manual tilting steering wheel
Manual telescopic steering wheel
Cabin air filter
Rear under seat climate control ducts
Rear console climate control ducts
Bucket front seats
Driver seat with 8-way directional controls
Sport front bucket seats
Front seat center armrest
Front passenger seat with 6-way directional controls
Driver seat with 4-way power lumbar
Manual front passenger seat lumbar
Sport steering wheel
Rear bench seat
Exterior 19
First-row sliding and tilting glass sunroof with power 1-touch activation sunshade
19 x 8-inch front and rear machined w/painted accents aluminum wheels
P235/35YR19 summer performance BSW front and rear tires
Rear wing spoiler
Black front bumper insert
4 doors
Fully galvanized steel body panels with side impact beams
Body-colored front bumper
Body-colored rear bumper
Rocker panel extensions
Black grille
Black side window trim
Body-colored door handles
Monotone paint
Standard style side mirrors
Metal-look door mirrors
Black front bumper rub strip
Black rear bumper rub strip
Black windshield trim
Mechanical 25
Full-time AWD
2L I-4 direct injection, DOHC, variable valve control, intercooled turbo, premium gasoline, engine with 315HP
Volkswagen Digital Cockpit Pro digital/analog instrumentation displayDealer listed
Configurable instrumentation gaugesDealer listed
Hill start assistDealer listed
Park Distance Control w/Park Assist front and rear parking sensorsDealer listed
Equipment does not establish crash performance. Driver assistance requires an attentive driver. Confirm optional equipment and connected-service activation with the dealer. Manufacturer data: NHTSA VIN decode, checked Nov 15, 2026.