2018 Volkswagen Golf
2018 Volkswagen Golf in NHTSA data: length 425–456 cm, curb weight 1,318–1,552 kg and 6 recall campaigns.
2018 Volkswagen Golf at a glance
NHTSA lists 7 specification rows for the 2018 Volkswagen Golf. Overall length is 425–456 cm (167.3–179.5 in), width 180 cm, height 145–152 cm and wheelbase 263 cm (103.5 in). Curb weight is 1,318–1,552 kg (2,906–3,422 lb). Against the 2017 model year NHTSA lists overall length 425–456 cm (2017: 425–456 cm) and curb weight 1,318–1,552 kg (2017: 1,318–1,445 kg).
Variants and dimensions
One row per variant as NHTSA’s Canadian vehicle specifications list it. Metric values are NHTSA’s; inches and pounds are converted here.
| Variant (as listed by NHTSA) | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GOLF 2DR HATCH | 425 cm167.3 in | 180 cm70.9 in | 145 cm57.1 in | 263 cm103.5 in | 1,318 kg2,906 lb |
| GOLF 4DR ALLTRACK | 456 cm179.5 in | 180 cm70.9 in | 152 cm59.8 in | 263 cm103.5 in | 1,552 kg3,422 lb |
| GOLF 4DR GTI HATCH | 425 cm167.3 in | 180 cm70.9 in | 145 cm57.1 in | 263 cm103.5 in | 1,378 kg3,038 lb |
| GOLF 4DR HATCH | 425 cm167.3 in | 180 cm70.9 in | 145 cm57.1 in | 263 cm103.5 in | 1,318 kg2,906 lb |
| GOLF 4DR R HATCH | 425 cm167.3 in | 180 cm70.9 in | 145 cm57.1 in | 263 cm103.5 in | 1,499 kg3,305 lb |
| GOLF 4DR SPORTWAGON | 456 cm179.5 in | 180 cm70.9 in | 148 cm58.3 in | 263 cm103.5 in | 1,389 kg3,062 lb |
| GOLF 4DR SPORTWAGON 4MOTION | 456 cm179.5 in | 180 cm70.9 in | 148 cm58.3 in | 263 cm103.5 in | 1,552 kg3,422 lb |
Recall campaigns for the 2018 Volkswagen Golf
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for this make, model and model year, 1 of them with an NHTSA do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. This is not a check of one car: whether a campaign is open on a specific vehicle depends on its VIN. Check an exact VIN on NHTSA.gov.
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24V110000 | 14 February 2024 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain front-wheel drive 2015-2020 Audi A3 Sedan, 2015-2019 Audi A3 Cabriolet, 2019-2020 Volkswagen Jetta GLI, 2018 Golf Sportwagen GP, 2018-2019 Golf Sportwagen A7, 2015-2017 Golf Sportwagen, 2015-2020 Golf GTI, and 2015-2020 Golf A7 vehicles. Due to a… |
| 20V372000 | 24 June 2020 | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling two 2018 Golf GTI vehicles. The VIN printed on the Federal Certification label may not match the actual VIN on the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification." |
| 19V615000 | 22 August 2019 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2019 GTI, 2015-2016 and 2018-2019 Golf, 2012-2019 Beetle and Beetle Convertible, 2017-2019 Golf SportWagen and 2011-2018 Jetta vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, manual handbrake and keyless entry. A build-up of silicate on the… |
| 19V188000 | 6 March 2019 | SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Golf Sportwagen, 2019 Jetta, 2015-2019 Golf, and 2018-2019 Tiguan vehicles. The rear coil springs may prematurely fracture. |
| 18V464000 | 11 July 2018 | STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Volkswagen Golf and Golf Sportwagen vehicles. The build of silicate on the shift lever micro switch contacts may enable the key to be removed from the ignition while the vehicle shift lever is not in "Park." As such, these vehicles fail to… |
| 18V369000 | 1 June 2018 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Atlas, Passat, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, Golf, Golf SportWagen and GTI and Audi Q5 and SQ5 vehicles. The brake caliper pistons on these vehicles may have insufficient coating, potentially reducing the brake performance. NHTSA: do not drive |
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Decode the VIN of a 2018 Volkswagen Golf
Data from NHTSA vPIC and the NHTSA recalls API, fetched 17 October 2026. See how the data is built.