NHTSA Data Explorer

Volkswagen Golf SportWagen

Data refreshed October 26, 2026

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Complaints

611

Active records

Recalls

22

Active records

TSBs

1,567

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

0

Injuries

34

Crashes

21

Fires

4

Top reported issues — Volkswagen Golf SportWagen

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Condition issue

207

Fluid issue

157

Operating state

144

Reporting mechanism

127

Engine behavior

89

Safety restraint issue

88

Performance issue

64

Driver assistance issue

48

Noise

37

Smell

32

Vibration/harshness

22

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

20

Braking behavior

18

Powering on/off behavior

16

Thermal issue

16

Access/entry issue

10

Infotainment behavior

10

Recent change

10

Safety restraint behavior

10

Starting behavior

10

Steering behavior

10

Electrical issue

7

Ride/handling behavior

7

Lighting behavior

5

Electrified system issue

3

HVAC behavior

2

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2017 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

Filed Oct 7, 2026


The panoramic sunroof frame on my 2017 Volkswagen Golf has suffered a complete structural failure, exhibiting clear stress fractures and vertical cracking in the polycarbonate surround material. This factory defect allows severe rainwater ingress into the headliner, directly exposing the side-curtain airbag modules and surrounding electrical wiring to water damage, creating an immediate restraint system and safety hazard for occupants.

2019 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF SPORTWAGEN

Filed Sep 15, 2026


Rear coil spring defective. Recall included on my car and model, but noy my VIN.

2017 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

Filed Sep 10, 2026


The contact owns a 2017 Volkswagen Golf. The contact stated that while driving on several occasions at various speeds, the messages Service Vehicle - Place Vehicle in Park and Transmission Error were displayed, with an audible chime. The “Gearbox Overheating” warning light was illuminated. The vehicle felt as if the transmission was in neutral(N), and the RPM became elevated, and the A/C stopped blowing cool air. The vehicle was turned off and restarted and independently reset. The vehicle was…

2019 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

Filed Sep 3, 2026


The contact owns a 2019 Volkswagen Golf. The contact stated that the turbocharger failed to operate as needed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the mechanic informed the contact that during the inspection, the rear coil spring fractured. The contact researched and became aware of NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V188000 (Suspension), which was associated with the failure; however, the VIN was not included. The contact stated that the dealer had replaced the turbocharger assembly after the…

2019 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF SPORTWAGEN

Filed Sep 1, 2026


The rear axle coil spring coil spring is defective. Safety recall Code: 42J5 VW did not contain the suspect parts since I have the same failure mode as recall. VW Sport wagon is on recall, but not my VIN number. I hope you can hold VW responsible for defective coil springs, I'm sure I am not the only one.

2015 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

Filed Aug 15, 2026


While driving at approx 65 mph on a highway, I heard a loud thunk from the left rear side of my 2015 VW Golf and the car swerved a little bit. I was thankfully able to control the car and get myself to safety. A family member looked under the car and the broken coil spring was clearly visible, with a very sharp end at the point it broke, right next to the tire... could have been a disaster. I had the car towed to a local VW dealership where they confirmed the broken spring and replaced both…

2016 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF SPORTWAGEN

Filed Aug 5, 2026


SRS/airbag warning light illuminated. A diagnostic scan (VCDS) confirmed stored fault codes for both front airbag crash sensors: driver's side 'short to ground' and passenger's side 'open or short to plus.' Upon further inspection, water was found pooled at the airbag control module connector, located under the center dash. The AC condensate drain line is routed directly above this module, and appears to be the source of the water intrusion — water drained from the connector itself when…

2017 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF SPORTWAGEN

Filed Jul 25, 2026


2017 Golf has been nothing but a nightmare. [1] 2018-2021, it was Infotainment system that I had to repair 3 times; once under warranty, twice out of pocket. Stupid navigation system malfunctions every time they upgrade the map or something and caused another visit to the dealer for replacing the entire radio and that little disk in the glove box. How many times would anyone do this during ownership, every year? I gave up fixing that dumbest navigation infotainment whatever, after paying…

2015 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

Filed Jul 16, 2026


15V483000 (VW Recall Code 69L2) was issued for 2014 Volkswagen Golf's indicating a clock spring affecting a cable that powers the air bag. This is indicated also by the airbag emergency light coming on. I believe a similar, if not the same, issue is occurring in my 2015 VW Golf. Furthermore, the issue has affected all mechanical buttons on the steering wheel. I had taken my vehicle to a VW mechanic that indicated a recall had been issued for this problem. However, upon my own further…

2015 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF SPORTWAGEN

Filed Jun 24, 2026


1 injured

The shifter grip has a plastic or Chrome pice that is delaminating and a extremely sharp edge is parroting up and has sliced open my Wife’s finger more than 5 times we have a bandaid over it know the dealership states it is a known issue But VW will not take responsibility for it

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Updated October 26, 2026. Refreshed nightly.