2023 Volkswagen Golf Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Golf years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 22nd of 29 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Volkswagen Golf. That ranks 22nd out of 29 Golf model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (6 complaints, 55%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
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- 11owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2023 Volkswagen Golf 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 | 6 | 55% | — | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 3 | 27% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 18% | — | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 | 18% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 9% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2023 Volkswagen Golf recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2023 Volkswagen Golf.
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.
Back up camera not working due to infotainment system not working. Dealer is aware, says they are waiting for a software update.
While driving, Front Safety System Light came on. Additionally, Drive System light came on and car would not go over 25-30 mph.
Infotainment system fails to start/load. Infotainment screen provides multiple error messages such and âcomponent protection activeâ and/ or âyou can activate this function at dealerâ and subsequently becomes inoperable, including multiple safety related features: Back up/ rear view camera…
The infotainment of the car with the navigation gave wrong directions and almost drove me into a canyon rather than the street. I took it to the dealership and left it there for two days and the problem was still there.
Having consistent issues with safety features and infotainment system that locks up with errors. Since new my VW Gti has been experiencing drivers' assistants' issues. At times the backup camera does not work. At times the the whole infotainment system will have various different errors that…
Other Volkswagen Golf years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 11 | 0 |
| 2022 Golf | 81 | 0 |
| 2021 Golf | 7 | 1 |
| 2020 Golf | 6 | 2 |
| 2019 Golf | 63 | 6 |
| 2018 Golf | 29 | 6 |
| 2017 Golf | 117 | 5 |
| 2016 Golf | 85 | 9 |
| 2015 Golf | 131 | 12 |
| 2014 Golf | 12 | 5 |
| 2013 Golf | 43 | 5 |
| 2012 Golf | 48 | 6 |
| 2011 Golf | 110 | 6 |
| 2010 Golf | 69 | 4 |
| 2009 Golf | 3 | 0 |
| 2008 Golf | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 Golf | 2 | 0 |
| 2006 Golf | 12 | 1 |
| 2005 Golf | 19 | 2 |
| 2004 Golf | 28 | 2 |
| 2003 Golf | 26 | 2 |
| 2002 Golf | 74 | 3 |
| 2001 Golf | 116 | 5 |
| 2000 Golf | 88 | 5 |
| 1999 Golf | 64 | 4 |
| 1998 Golf | 18 | 1 |
| 1997 Golf | 7 | 0 |
| 1996 Golf | 3 | 1 |
| 1995 Golf | 43 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Volkswagen Golf?
Owners most often report electrical system, back over prevention, engine problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 6 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2023 Volkswagen Golf?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2023 Volkswagen Golf a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Golf model years, the 2023 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.