2016 Volkswagen Golf Sportswagen Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Golf Sportswagen years
- Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Volkswagen Golf Sportswagen. That is the most of any Golf Sportswagen model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is unknown or other (2 complaints, 40%), typically at around 36,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 5owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2016 Volkswagen Golf Sportswagen 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 | 2 | 40% | 36,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 20% | 39,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 20% | 59,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2016 Volkswagen Golf Sportswagen recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2016 Volkswagen Golf Sportswagen.
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.
Bad rear suspension is deforming the tire and could possiucause a blow out
2016 volkswagen golf sportwagen. Consumer writes in regards to steering and electrical system safety recall. *ld *tr
Recall has been out for 6 months, still no fix available.
Metal trim on the bezel of the gear selector (at the base) has peeled off and cracked. It is very sharp and i cut my hand. It appears that this is a common issue with cars on this platform (golf, gti, golf sportwagen).
Was hit in the rear, other driver was traveling around 55 mph as i was slowing down (around 5 mph) turning right from a highway onto another road. Impact was enough to crush the rear floor pan and bend the frame. I smelled and saw smoke coming from the steering column after the impact. None of the…
Other Volkswagen Golf Sportswagen years
← 2015 Golf Sportswagen · 2017 Golf Sportswagen →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Golf Sportswagen | 5 | 0 |
| 2016 | 5 | 0 |
| 2015 Golf Sportswagen | 5 | 0 |
See all Volkswagen Golf Sportswagen problems by year, every Volkswagen model, or the Volkswagen VIN decoder.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Volkswagen Golf Sportswagen?
Owners most often report unknown or other, air bags, electrical system problems. The top one, unknown or other, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Volkswagen Golf Sportswagen?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2016 Volkswagen Golf Sportswagen a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Golf Sportswagen model years, the 2016 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.