Volkswagen Golf Alltrack Problems by Year
NHTSA has 100 owner complaints and 4 safety recalls on file for the Volkswagen Golf Alltrack, across 3 model years (2017–2019). The 2017 model year has the most complaints (73). The most reported problem area overall is electrical system.
Volkswagen Golf Alltrack years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Golf Alltrack model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2017 Golf Alltrack: 73 complaints, 1 recall
- 2019 Golf Alltrack: 19 complaints, 3 recalls
- 2018 Golf Alltrack: 8 complaints, 0 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Volkswagen Golf Alltrack problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 20 | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 20 | 3 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 13 | 3 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 12 | 2 | 0 |
| Power Train | 12 | 2 | 0 |
| Engine | 11 | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| Suspension | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Steering | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Volkswagen Golf Alltrack model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Golf Alltrack | 19 | 3 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2018 Golf Alltrack | 8 | 0 | — | Forward Collision Avoidance | |
| 2017 Golf Alltrack | 73 | 1 | — | Unknown or Other |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Volkswagen Golf Alltrack years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2017 (73), 2019 (19), 2018 (8). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Volkswagen Golf Alltrack?
Electrical System, with 20 complaints across 2 model years.
How many recalls does the Volkswagen Golf Alltrack have?
4 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.