2018 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Golf Alltrack years
- Not enough data 3rd of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack. That ranks 3rd out of 3 Golf Alltrack model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is forward collision avoidance (3 complaints, 38%), typically at around 29,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 8owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2018 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 3 | 38% | 29,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 25% | 24,350 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 13% | 11,200 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2018 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2018 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack.
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.
Volkswagen Wastegate Turbo Failure / design flaw and âwrongfully and intentionallyâ concealed a defect from consumers that could cause their vehicleâs engine turbocharger to fail prematurely at any time. Drivers have been unfairly forced to pay thousands out of pocket to repair and my…
Second occurrence of this issue approximately two years apart, unresolved and unaddressed by manufacturer. Driving during evening on lit city street at night traveling in lane of traffic. In normal course of driving (~25 mph) vehicle applied full brakes with no advance notice in the middle of road…
We were driving on the highway when the sunroof exploded. There were 4 of us in the car and none of us recalls anything striking the sunroof. Glass exploded wverywhere.
I was driving west on I-80 and my sunroof exploded/shattered. There was no rock to be found anywhere.
Had forward collision assist (turned on by default at engine start) turned on. When entering an intersection, vehicle stopped short to a full stop right in front of a metal plate on the road in the intersection. Had there been a vehicle behind me, the system may have needlessly caused a collision.
Other Volkswagen Golf Alltrack years
← 2017 Golf Alltrack · 2019 Golf Alltrack →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Golf Alltrack | 19 | 3 |
| 2018 | 8 | 0 |
| 2017 Golf Alltrack | 73 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack?
Owners most often report forward collision avoidance, structure, unknown or other problems. The top one, forward collision avoidance, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2018 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2018 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 2018 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.