2017 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Golf Alltrack years
- Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 73 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack. That is the most of any Golf Alltrack model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is unknown or other (23 complaints, 32%), typically at around 10,216 miles. Complaints mention 3 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 73owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2017 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown or Other | 23 | 32% | 10,216 | — | — |
| Structure | 15 | 21% | 21,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 14 | 19% | 22,017 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 11 | 15% | 18,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 10 | 14% | 5,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 8 | 11% | 11,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 7 | 10% | 13,711 | — | — |
| Suspension | 5 | 7% | 9,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 4 | 5% | 11,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 4 | 5% | 37,500 | — | — |
| Visibility | 4 | 5% | 55,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 3% | 9,075 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 3% | 8,000 | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 1% | 6,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1% | 37,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1% | 9,500 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2017 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack recalls (1)
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Unknown or other
Problem: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Golf R and Atlas, 2017 Golf Alltrack and E-Golf and 2016-2018 Passat vehicles. These internal use vehicles were sold without confirmation that they were built to all applicable regulatory requirements and may have been modified prior to sale. As such, these vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of various Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
Risk: Vehicles that do not meet all regulatory requirements may have an increased risk of a crash or injury to vehicle occupants.
Fix: Volkswagen will notify owners and will repurchase the vehicles. The recall began October 6, 2020. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 01E9.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
2017 VW Golf Alltrack SEL, purchased XXX CPO. DEFECT: The panoramic sunroof frame's wind-deflector storage channel is separate from the primary, drained water channel and has no drain of its own. During rain, with the vehicle parked nose-up (uphill), water bypasses the inner glass-to-frame…
Car battery spontaneously exploded when trying to start the car.
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.
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…
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…
Other Volkswagen Golf Alltrack years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Golf Alltrack | 19 | 3 |
| 2018 Golf Alltrack | 8 | 0 |
| 2017 | 73 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack?
Owners most often report unknown or other, structure, electrical system problems. The top one, unknown or other, accounts for 23 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2017 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2017 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Golf Alltrack model years, the 2017 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.