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Volkswagen Golf Alltrack

Data refreshed June 26, 2026

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Complaints

99

Active records

Recalls

4

Active records

TSBs

361

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

3

Crashes

1

Fires

0

Top reported issues — Volkswagen Golf Alltrack

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Condition issue

454

Operating state

358

Reporting mechanism

275

Fluid issue

255

Engine behavior

236

Safety restraint issue

215

Performance issue

130

Driver assistance issue

110

Noise

94

Safety restraint behavior

88

Access/entry issue

87

Thermal issue

81

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

81

Lighting behavior

58

Braking behavior

54

Electrical issue

52

Vibration/harshness

40

Smell

38

Starting behavior

38

Steering behavior

27

Infotainment behavior

26

Powering on/off behavior

24

HVAC behavior

17

Recent change

14

Wiper/washer behavior

9

Ride/handling behavior

7

Electrified system issue

3

Communication/network issue

2

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2017 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF ALLTRACK

Filed Jun 10, 2026


Car battery spontaneously exploded when trying to start the car.

2019 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF ALLTRACK

Filed Jan 6, 2026


The transmission lurches and studders at stops with roughly 60K miles on it. The dealer believes it to be the mechatronic unit. I am put at risk because the car begins to move, stops, and then begins again moving. Cars behind me may believe I am accelerating from a stop and rear end me. There are no warning lamps, messages, or anything whatsoever, the issue generates no codes for dealer techs to diagnose.

2017 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF ALLTRACK

Filed Dec 9, 2025


Infotainment system is restarting itself repeatedly every 30 seconds to every few minutes.This has been going on for about 2 weeks. The component has not yet been inspected by a 3rd party.

2018 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF ALLTRACK

Filed May 18, 2025


Volkswagen Wastegate Turbo Failure / design flaw and “wrongfully and intentionally” concealed a defect from consumers that could cause their vehicle’s engine turbocharger to fail prematurely at any time. Drivers have been unfairly forced to pay thousands out of pocket to repair and my estimate from a VW. dealer is: $4199.21 and I had to pay a $200 diagnostic fee. This is a major safety issue for the vehicle will lag and not accelerate. There is a class action lawsuit filed and settled but I…

2019 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF ALLTRACK

Filed Jan 15, 2025


When I take my foot off the brake to accelerate, the car jerks backward and shudders. It feels as though it’s about to stall. When pressing the gas pedal, the car also has delayed acceleration. Both of these issues create dangerous driving conditions. The car hesitates when accelerating from a stopped position, nearly causing me to be rear-ended at traffic lights on multiple occasions. I’ve also experienced a couple of close calls while making right turns on red, as the car hesitates and won’t…

2017 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF ALLTRACK

Filed Jan 13, 2025


I am facing an issue with my car where it tends to roll back even when it's in park, regardless of whether the engine is on or off. The only time it remains stationary is when I apply the brakes and engage the emergency brake. This situation poses a safety concern for me and my family, and I would like to find a solution to ensure our vehicle stays securely in place when parked.

2017 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF ALLTRACK

Filed Jan 13, 2025


I've been experiencing a recurring issue with my vehicle where the EPC light frequently activates. When this happens, the car significantly reduces its speed, making it difficult to drive safely. I've noticed this situation over the past six to eight months, and it typically requires me to pull over. After turning off the vehicle multiple times, I'm usually able to reset it and drive normally again. I'm seeking advice on how to address this problem effectively.

2017 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF ALLTRACK

Filed Jan 13, 2025


The contact owns a 2017 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack. The contact stated that while parking the vehicle and shifting to the park, the contact turned off the vehicle and the vehicle rolled backward. The driver depressed the brake pedal and activated the parking brake to stop the vehicle from rolling. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 170,000.

2017 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF ALLTRACK

Filed Apr 29, 2024


The Clock Spring Assembly on my vehicle failed. In May 2023 Volkswagen of America issued an extended warranty coverage notice for the part. After doing some research and determining the part failure, I called my local VW dealer to report the problem. They told me they would be happy to schedule an appointment to look at my vehicle but they could not schedule my vehicle for service for at least a month. Considering this issue to be an extreme safely issue and realizing I did not want…

2017 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF ALLTRACK

Filed Mar 25, 2024


Turbo Wastegate actuator rod/flap failure/seizure. VW dealership & Independent service center both diagnosed the issue as a seized wastegate actuator flap/rod. This is due to poor design and is a common issue on all 2015-2020 VW/Audi 1.8l TSI engines. This issue causes intermittent engine codes for low boost related codes. P00AF00 and similar codes without warning. A key cycle usually temporarily fixes the problem until under boost again. This prevents safe operation of the vehicle while on…

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Updated June 26, 2026. Refreshed nightly.