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Volkswagen Golf SportWagen

Data refreshed July 19, 2026

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Complaints

1,614

Active records

Recalls

9

Active records

TSBs

1,408

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

1

Injuries

76

Crashes

65

Fires

29

Top reported issues — Volkswagen Golf SportWagen

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Condition issue

499

Operating state

361

Reporting mechanism

309

Safety restraint issue

251

Fluid issue

246

Engine behavior

245

Performance issue

130

Driver assistance issue

116

Noise

96

Safety restraint behavior

92

Access/entry issue

88

Thermal issue

88

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

75

Lighting behavior

57

Electrical issue

50

Braking behavior

49

Smell

45

Starting behavior

41

Vibration/harshness

41

Powering on/off behavior

29

Infotainment behavior

26

Steering behavior

25

HVAC behavior

16

Recent change

16

Wiper/washer behavior

9

Ride/handling behavior

8

Electrified system issue

3

Communication/network issue

2

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

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

2015 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF SPORTWAGEN

Filed Jun 22, 2026


Rear spring broke just like VW Campaign Code: 42J2 / 42J3 / 42J5, but I am being told my VIN isn't covered.

2015 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

Filed Jun 17, 2026


Rear strut completely broke

2016 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

Filed Jun 8, 2026


1 injured
Crash

I am reporting a severe safety system failure regarding the airbag deployment force on a 2016 Volkswagen Golf SE. The vehicle was involved in a collision where the frontal/side air bag safety systems engaged. While the impact speed was moderate, the airbag deployment was violently disproportionate, resulting in severe, direct injuries to the occupant rather than providing the intended safety cushioning or protection. The force of the deployment appeared heavily uncalibrated, acting as a primary…

2018 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

Filed May 31, 2026


Vehicle brought in for Recall 20UF (fuel tank suction pump fire risk) on 04/15/2026. Upon pickup after approximately one week of dealer service, a strong chemical odor was present in the cabin that did not exist prior to service. Odor persists despite cabin air filter replacement with activated charcoal filter, professional carpet shampooing, and extended airing out over several weeks. Dealer dismissed concerns and suggested owner pay for cabin filter replacement which had no effect. VW's own…

2018 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

Filed May 26, 2026


SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION OF ODI COMPLAINT NUMBER 11740201. I am submitting critical supplemental information to my active safety complaint regarding a 2018 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen (1.8T engine). My primary safety issues are a severe drop in fuel efficiency (cut completely in half), heavy vehicle hesitation/jerking during acceleration, and a powerful raw gasoline smell inside the cabin immediately after fueling. These symptoms heavily align with the known physical failures covered under…

2018 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

Filed May 26, 2026


Took my car into VW in Johnson City TN because my millage has been dropping drastically. Went from about 420 miles to a tank, down to less than 300. There is hesitation and jerking when I accelerate as well as a gasoline odor in the cab of the vehicle after refueling. Service manager said there was no code thrown and when he took it for a drive her drove “conservatively” and the mpg was normal. They did not physically inspect the fuel pump jet and gaslit me saying it was how I’m driving.…

2015 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

Filed May 22, 2026


The right rear coil spring on my 2015 Volkswagen Golf fractured suddenly while the vehicle was completely stationary in a parking lot. There was no collision, pothole impact, curb strike, road hazard, or other external event that could reasonably explain the failure. The incident was captured on dash cam video. The failed component is the right rear suspension coil spring. I will retain the broken component and make it available for inspection upon request, although the vehicle must be…

2012 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

Filed May 8, 2026


Heated seats get extremely hot. Smell of burning. Possible to catch fire or burn people Vw patrick volkswagen auburn ma confirmed that electrical inspection to rule out seat recall No. No recall has been submitted yet When i first bought the car in 2025

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Updated July 19, 2026. Refreshed nightly.