2015 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Golf Sportwagen years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 59 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen. That is the most of any Golf Sportwagen model year in the database (6 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (18 complaints, 31%), typically at around 47,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire, 6 injuries. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 59owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2015 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 | 18 | 31% | 47,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 14 | 24% | 61,250 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 12 | 20% | 52,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 6 | 10% | 81,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 5 | 8% | 97,900 | — | — |
| Steering | 5 | 8% | 53,151 | — | — |
| Structure | 5 | 8% | 22,836 | — | — |
| Suspension | 5 | 8% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 5% | 23,050 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 5% | 81,000 | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 2% | 68,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 2% | 60,040 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 2% | 68,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 2% | 140,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 2% | 2,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2015 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen recalls (3)
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Fuel system, gasoline
Problem: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain front-wheel drive 2015-2020 Audi A3 Sedan, 2015-2019 Audi A3 Cabriolet, 2019-2020 Volkswagen Jetta GLI, 2018 Golf Sportwagen GP, 2018-2019 Golf Sportwagen A7, 2015-2017 Golf Sportwagen, 2015-2020 Golf GTI, and 2015-2020 Golf A7 vehicles. Due to a problem with a suction jet pump seal inside the fuel tank, fuel may flow into the evaporative emissions (EVAP) system and possibly leak out of the charcoal canister.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the suction pump, free of charge. Final owner notification letters for Audi owners were mailed on July 25, 2024. Final owner letters for VW owners were mailed on August 13, 2024. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are VW: 20UF/Audi: 20YF. Vehicles that were previously recalled under 16V-647 will need to have the new remedy completed. This recall expands and replaces previous recall number 16V-647.
Unknown or other
Problem: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Volkswagen Passat, 2018 Tiguan LWB, 2007-2009 Jetta Sedan, 2011-2013, 2015 and 2019 Jetta, 2013 Jetta Hybrid, 2008-2009 Jetta Sportwagen, 2015 Golf Sportwagen, 2013 Golf, 2008-2010 and 2012-2013 Beetle and Beetle Convertible, 2008-2010 Beetle, and Beetle Convertible vehicles. Modifications made while the vehicles were in an internal evaluation period may cause the affected vehicles to not comply with all of the applicable regulatory requirements.
Risk: If the vehicles do not meet all regulatory requirements, there could be an increased risk of a crash, fire, or injury.
Fix: Volkswagen will notify owners and repurchase the affected vehicles. The recall began November 6, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 01D7. Note: This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 18V-329.
Electrical system:ignition:anti-theft:control module; steering:column locking:anti-theft device
Problem: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Volkswagen Golf and Golf Sportwagen vehicles. The build of silicate on the shift lever micro switch contacts may enable the key to be removed from the ignition while the vehicle shift lever is not in "Park." As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."
Risk: Removing the key while the shift lever is in a position other than "Park" increases the risk of an unintended vehicle rollaway that may result in personal injury or a crash.
Fix: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional switch and circuit board, free of charge. The recall began March 19, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 37L5.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Fuel Leak due to Suction Jet Pump Failure within Fuel Tank (Remedy Effectiveness of Recall 16V647) (RQ23007) — opened Dec 12, 2023, closed Jul 1, 2024, led to recall 24V110.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The shifter grip has a plastic or Chrome pice that is delaminating and a extremely sharp edge is parroting up and has sliced open my Wifeâs finger more than 5 times we have a bandaid over it know the dealership states it is a known issue But VW will not take responsibility for it
Rear spring broke just like VW Campaign Code: 42J2 / 42J3 / 42J5, but I am being told my VIN isn't covered.
The contact owns a 2015 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal sound coming from the engine. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who determined that the camshaft module and variable valve timing (VVT) gears needed to be…
PTC auxiliary heater core connection point failure . It was reported that the wrong type of metal was used for the main electrical connection point for this part causing significant over heating further leading to melting and burning plastic. This then introduces potentially dangerous fumes into…
PTC auxiliary heater core failure causing near fire event. The failure causes the main power input to melt causing a burning plastic smell and smoke. The problem has been reproduced by multiple vehicle owners and happens during cold conditions as it supplies heat to the cabin prior to the engine…
Other Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen years
← 2013 Golf Sportwagen · 2016 Golf Sportwagen →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Golf Sportwagen | 11 | 5 |
| 2018 Golf Sportwagen | 12 | 5 |
| 2017 Golf Sportwagen | 38 | 4 |
| 2016 Golf Sportwagen | 51 | 3 |
| 2015 | 59 | 3 |
| 2013 Golf Sportwagen | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen?
Owners most often report electrical system, air bags, unknown or other problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 18 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2015 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2015 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 2015 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.