# 2016 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF R — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
> NHTSA complaint `1815451` · 2022-05-30 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 1
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** VOLKSWAGEN
- **Model:** GOLF R
- **Year:** 2016
- **Manufacturer:** Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- **Component:** UNKNOWN OR OTHER
## Narrative
The shifter surround started peeling near the cubby storage hole below the climate control.   The part that peeled up is so sharp that it sliced my hand open when grabbing for my phone.  Apparently this is a super common problem causing some people to need to get stitches.  I had to try to stop the bleeding while still keeping my hands on the steering wheel and shifting the shifter (my car is manual) as well.  Not safe!
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