2013 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Golf Sportwagen years
- Not enough data 6th of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2013 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen. That ranks 6th out of 6 Golf Sportwagen model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 9,888 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2013 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 100% | 9,888 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 100% | 9,888 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 100% | 9,888 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2013 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2013 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen.
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.
Recall 37m2 - my 2013 vw jetta sportwagon/automatic, w/key - is not included in this recall. However - this is exactly what happened to my car - only 4 weeks after i bought it! (certified, from a vw dealer) my vw was parked at the top of a driveway (the house and driveway is on a hill - but the top…
Other Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Golf Sportwagen | 11 | 5 |
| 2018 Golf Sportwagen | 12 | 5 |
| 2017 Golf Sportwagen | 38 | 4 |
| 2016 Golf Sportwagen | 51 | 3 |
| 2015 Golf Sportwagen | 59 | 3 |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen?
Owners most often report electrical system, electronic stability control (esc), structure problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2013 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2013 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Golf Sportwagen model years, the 2013 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.