2017 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 2017 Volkswagen Golf Sportswagen. That is the most of any Golf Sportswagen model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is engine (2 complaints, 40%), typically at around 10,150 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 5owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2017 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2 | 40% | 10,150 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 20% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 20% | 5,800 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 20% | 14,500 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 20% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 20% | 5,800 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 20% | 6,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2017 Volkswagen Golf Sportswagen recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2017 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.
Clockspring in steering wheel failed at 40,000 miles. Airbag light stays on and none of the steering wheel controls work to include the horn.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF SPORTSWAGEN. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V464000 (STEERING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. NAPLETON VOLKSWAGEN OF SANFORD (4175 S…
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 volkswagen golf sportswagen. While the vehicle was stopped with the brake pedal depressed, the rpms decreased to zero. Approximately 4 seconds after releasing the brake pedal, the vehicle failed to respond and then suddenly lunged forward and accelerated. The contact…
Car shuddered and lost speed while turning on a city street.. Epc light came on. Dealer ran diagnostic and said there was a cylinder problem and then said problem was resolved with a software update. This is a brand new car only 5,000 miles. I am skeptical this was just a software issue given all…
Continental procontact tx tires are the problem. Went round a left-hand bend at 55 mph and tires lost air. My tire inflation system in the car immediately came on warning me that tires had lost pressure. Standard/recommended tire size on vehicle.
Other Volkswagen Golf Sportswagen years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 5 | 0 |
| 2016 Golf Sportswagen | 5 | 0 |
| 2015 Golf Sportswagen | 5 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Volkswagen Golf Sportswagen?
Owners most often report engine, air bags, electrical system problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2017 Volkswagen Golf Sportswagen?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2017 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 2017 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.