2017 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF SPORTWAGEN

4 recalls, 54 complaints - 747 TSBs - 5/5 safety rating

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Defect Description

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 vehi... Read more

Consequence

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

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 1-80... Read more

261,257 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE

Defect Description

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2019 GTI, 2015-2016 and 2018-2019 Golf, 2012-2019 Beetle and Beetle Convertible, 2017-2019 Golf SportWagen and 2011-2018 Jetta vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, manual handbrake and keyless entry. A build-up of... Read more

Consequence

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.

Remedy

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional switch and circuit board, free of charge. The recall began November 19, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 37M2.

679,027 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS

Defect Description

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Golf Sportwagen, 2019 Jetta, 2015-2019 Golf, and 2018-2019 Tiguan vehicles. The rear coil springs may prematurely fracture.

Consequence

If a coil spring fractures while driving, it may damage a rear tire causing a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear axle coil springs, free of charge. The recall began April 12, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 42J5.

56,173 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE

Defect Description

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, the... Read more

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

33,168 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Complaint Statistics

54 total complaints 8 crashes 11 injuries 1 deaths

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	11
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	5
SERVICE BRAKES	5
ENGINE	4
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM	4
SUSPENSION	4
AIR BAGS	2
VISIBILITY/WIPER	2
STRUCTURE:BODY	2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	2

Incident date: Jun 15, 2026

2017 Golf has been nothing but a nightmare. [1] 2018-2021, it was Infotainment system that I had to repair 3 times; once under warranty, twice out of pocket. Stupid navigation system malfunctions every time they upgrade the map or something and caused another visit to the dealer for replacing the en... Read more

Incident date: Jun 15, 2026

Incident date: May 9, 2025

The contact owns a 2023 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact noticed that the front headlights had become inoperable. The contact stated that the radio flickered on and off, and the power windows would not function properly. The vehicle was taken to ... Read more

Incident date: Mar 14, 2025

BSD system stopped working one day along with the Rear Cross Traffic Alert.The button which operates system does not come and system does not work. Warning lamp lit on instrument panel and said" check B SD system" meaning the whole system doesn't work. Took to my local shop and they couldn't repair ... Read more

Incident date: Mar 14, 2025

The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Cruze. The contact stated that the brake lights, power locks, and windshield wipers were inoperable. The contact stated that the ignition key failed to disengage after turning off the vehicle. The contact had to hold a button underneath the steering panel to be able... Read more

Incident date: Oct 1, 2024

The liftgate randomly closes and I have to jump out of the way to avoid it hitting me. This obviously poses a huge risk to my young children when they are nearby. In addition to that, the liftgate will sometimes only open a quarter or half of the way, sometimes all the way then suddenly reverse and... Read more

Incident date: Aug 7, 2024

See attached document for complaint

Incident date: Jun 6, 2024

When you going down the road at 4550 mile an hour it just dropped down the first gear

Incident date: May 27, 2024

numerous occasions of collision warning braking system activating, sometimes applying brakes, and sometimes just the warning. Alternatively, initial attempts of braking do not work, and only releasing the brake pedal and reapplying will initiate actual braking. Six examples with date, time, and loca... Read more

Incident date: May 27, 2024

Incident date: Jun 6, 2024

I was halfway into a parking stall. There was a cement sign post at the end of the stall and a truck facing me opposite. About six feet from the post the car accelerated and glanced off the post and hit the truck slightly. It happened very fast but I am 99% sure the car accelerated on its own. ... Read more

Crash

Incident date: May 20, 2024

The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle independently engine seized and the check engine warning light illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that the battery would not stay charged. The vehicle was taken to an independen... Read more

Incident date: Apr 15, 2024

[XXX] noticed parking brake was engaged and (P!) warning light was on, I had not turned parking brake on. I pushed brake pedal and parking brake to disengage. Next day it was on again when I started car. I went to repair shop and they added brake fluid, the warning light stayed on. When home I went ... Read more

Incident date: May 2, 2024

The contact owns a 2019 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the active front air dam needed to be replaced. The contact related the failure to TSB: 23-029-... Read more

Incident date: Aug 31, 2023

The contact owned a 2019 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving at 45 MPH he experienced a syncope before the crash, and the vehicle struck a telephone pole head-on. The air bags in the vehicle deployed all except the rear driver side. The contact and the rear driver-side passenger were ... Read more

Crash 3 injured 1 deaths

Incident date: Apr 22, 2024

this concerns the rear view camera..it operates sporadically, or intermittanally,first time inn didn't work as expected it blanked out and I hit a tree...as I backed up it did NOT show anything behind my car....so I backed into a tree... following that I made an appt. at Mercedes dealer in newton nj... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Mar 7, 2024

Odometer display malfunction. Periodically, the display will go blank or display incorrectly. It also blinks on and off a lot.

Incident date: Nov 21, 2023

The contact owns a 2011 Lincoln MKS. The contact stated while her daughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, she became aware that the electronic power steering was not functioning properly. The contact's daughter was able to pull to the shoulder of the roadway, and after restarting the vehicle, ... Read more

Incident date: Jun 1, 2023

The vehicle is reporting a right passenger restraint error message on the screen. Tesla "fixed the sensor" in 2021 under warranty. Now the same issue is present and Tesla says they have to replace the senor again with a newer one which is now no longer compliant with the OCS system or the air bag. T... Read more

Incident date: Jun 25, 2023

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was a grinding and squeaking sound coming from the steering column. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the noise was due to a faulty steering rack and pinion. The contact w... Read more

Incident date: Jun 21, 2021

The van began to run rough in the mornings when I first started up. I initially thought a tire was flat. But all tires were fine. It did this several mornings but then would begin driving smoothly as normal about 2-3 minutes after the drive started. A little less than two weeks later the check engin... Read more

Incident date: Jun 21, 2021

rear brakes pulsating and not stopping properly this van only has 11.345 miles on it. i dont think the brakes should have a problem yet. do you ?

Incident date: Apr 23, 2023

The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Sonata. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V137000 (Seat Belts, Air Bags). The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the recall repair was performed. Recently, the contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was ta... Read more

Incident date: Mar 2, 2023

On January 20th 2023 I was involved in a 4 car wreck, I was hit twice very hard and non of my air bags deployed sending me into the steering wheel causing extreme injuries.

Crash 3 injured

Incident date: Jun 21, 2021

Vehicle began having parking brake issues. After further research I discovered I was not the only person to have this issue. The Electronic Parking Brake Module (EPB) was located on the rear left side of the vehicle next to the spare tire compartment. I removed the EPB and began to shake the part. T... Read more

Incident date: Jun 21, 2021

Steering wheel sticking after 2nd oil change 9,000 miles. on the highway and speeds over 45mph the steering wheel will stick and require force to move it from its position. It is not subtle and smooth like every car I’ve driven before. A recall is I order for this steering column. Please look at a... Read more

Incident date: Jun 21, 2021

I was parking my car with my foot firmly on the brake when suddenly the car surged out of control and very fast crashed in to a building. I was bruised and cut with chest pains, but the worst of it is that I lost my driver's license because of the accident. I have a mechanic's report. The mechani... Read more

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Nov 4, 2022

The contact owns a 2017 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen. The contact stated while driving 15 MPH, the coolant pressure warning light illuminated. The contact veered to the side of the road. The contact stated that upon inspecting the vehicle, she noticed that the coolant level was below normal. The conta... Read more

Incident date: Sep 30, 2022

At 28,700 miles both rear coil springs on my Volkswagen failed. This spring failure was addressed in Volkswagen's 42J5 recall campaign and NHTSA's campaign # 19V188000. However, my vehicles VIN # was not part of this recall. Since the springs on my vehicle failed at a low mileage why was my vehicle ... Read more

Incident date: Aug 28, 2022

Driving south on GA Hwy. 21 on 8.28.22 the vehicle began leaking gas from the left rear. There were no warning lamps or messages showing. My husband was following in another vehicle is the only way I found out. At the time, I was driving about 60 mph in clear conditions, light traffic. A certified m... Read more

Incident date: Mar 6, 2022

The contact owns a 2017 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to a certified mechanic who diagnosed that fuel was getting into the evap charcoal canister. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure pe... Read more

Incident date: Mar 6, 2022

Incident date: Mar 1, 2022

Rear suspension spring broke causing rear car to lean low mileage other VW‘s have been recalled for same problem

Incident date: Oct 8, 2021

I was parking the car with my foot firmly on the brake when my car just took off fast and crashed into a building. MY FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE. I was bruised and cut in several places and I have had recurring chest pains. The worst part is that my driver's license has been suspended and since the ac... Read more

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Oct 8, 2021

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Oct 8, 2021

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Aug 25, 2021

The contact owns a 2017 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, an abnormal clanking sound was coming from the rear end of the vehicle. The contact had taken the vehicle to a dealer where they diagnosed the vehicle with a rear coil spring fracture. Upon i... Read more

Incident date: Jun 24, 2021

ABS/ESC/AIRBAG lights lit when vehicle started. Problem persisted for two days after rain storm. Water had been observed in the passenger footwell, and was verified to be coming from a plugged sun roof drain. Overflowing drain may contribute to body rust, mildew/mold, or electrical problems as repor... Read more

Incident date: Jun 24, 2021

Incident date: Sep 15, 2020

TRIM ON THE SHIFTER BEZEL PEELS OFF IN A WAY THAT PRESENTS A SHARP BLADE LIKE SURFACE AT THE EDGE NEAREST THE STORAGE BIN. THIS RESULTS IN CUTS TO THE USER. THE AREA IS DIFFICULT TO SEE AND IS OFTEN WHERE USERS REACH. CARS SHOULD NOT PRODUCE SHARPS OF THIS NATURE IN THE CABIN. MY WIFE CUT HERSELF WH... Read more

1 injured

Incident date: Jun 7, 2020

I HAVE 2017 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF SPORTWAGEN. THE REAR AXLE COIL SPRING PART NUMBER 5QM 511 115 BROKE. IT APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN RECALLED (SEE SAFETY RECALL CODE 42J5). BUT MY VIN DOES NOW SHOW ANY RECALL. PLEASE HELP. *TR

Incident date: Jun 9, 2020

SUN ROOF EXPLODED AND SHATTERED WHILE DRIVING ON OPEN ROAD WITH NO OTHER CARS AROUND AND NOT UNDER ANY TREES, ETC SO WAS NOT STRUCK BY ANYTHING BUT EXPLODED AND TOTALLY SHATTERED. *TR

Incident date: Jun 9, 2020

SUN ROOF EXPLODED AND SHATTERED WHILE DRIVING ON OPEN ROAD WITH NO OTHER CARS AROUND AND NOT UNDER ANY TREES, ETC SO WAS NOT STRUCK BY ANYTHING BUT EXPLODED AND TOTALLY SHATTERED. *TR

Incident date: Mar 3, 2020

DURING YEARLY MAINTENANCE WORK, DEALER STATED ON MULTI-POINT INSPECTION THAT TIRES WERE INFLATED TO 36 P.S. I. WHEN I CHECKED TIRE PRESSURE WITH GAUGE, ALL 4 TIRES WERE AT 20 P.S.I. THERE WAS NO TPMS LIGHT ON THE DASH. THE OWNERS MANUAL LISTS IN BOLD LETTERS, TPMS. HOWEVER, IT IS REALLY INDIRECT TPM... Read more

Incident date: Jan 31, 2020

ON 1/31/2020 AT 5:30 PM THE REAR WINDOW BLEW OUT WHILE DRIVING ON A CITY STREET

Incident date: Oct 28, 2019

CAR LOSES POWER ON HIGHWAY EVEN WITH GAS PEDAL PRESSED DOWN TO FLOOR BOARD. SOURCE OF ISSUE IS UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME.

Incident date: Apr 1, 2019

WHILE PARKED OUTDOORS DURING HEAVY RAINSTORM, PANORAMIC SUNROOF LEAKS THROUGH A PILLAR SOAKING HEADLINER NEAR VISOR ON DRIVERS SIDE. WATER ALSO PUDDLES ON DRIVER-SIDE FLOOR BOARD AND REAR PASSENGER-SIDE FLOOR BOARD ON THE DRIVER-SIDE. WATER CAN BE HEARD SLOSHING IN FLOOR PANEL. UNABLE TO DEFROST WIN... Read more

Incident date: May 31, 2019

AIRBAG LIGHT ON AND FAILED USB PORT WITH NO APPLECARPLAY ACCESS FAILED USB PORT NOTED WHILE CAR IN MOTION ADVISED CLOCKSPRING FAILURE- STATED NOT RECALL OR WARRANTY- RECEIVED LETTER IN MAIL REGARDING RECALL 2018 BUT NONE NOTED AS CURRENT. INTERNET SHOWS MANY ISSUES WITH VW CLOCKSPRING WAS ADVISE... Read more

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NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2017 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF SPORTWAGEN

2017 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen SW AWD

Category	Rating
Overall Rating	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Frontal Crash	4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Frontal Crash, Driver	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Frontal Crash, Passenger	4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Side Crash	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash, Driver	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash, Passenger	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Rollover	4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Rollover Risk	13.4%

Safety Technology

Feature	Status
Electronic Stability Control	Standard
Forward Collision Warning	Optional
Lane Departure Warning	Optional

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings Program. Ratings are based on crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

EPA Fuel Economy, 2017 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF SPORTWAGEN

Trim / Engine	City MPG	Highway MPG	Combined MPG	Fuel Type	Annual Fuel Cost
1.8L 4-cyl, Automatic (S6) (Front-Wheel Drive)	25.0	34.0	29.0	Regular	$2,100
1.8L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive)	25.0	35.0	28.0	Regular	$2,200

CO2 Emissions: 309.0 g/mile (Small Station Wagons)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

Technical Service Bulletins, 2017 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF SPORTWAGEN

747 manufacturer communications from 431 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT	117
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL	70
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	69
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	59
060000 ENGINE (PWS)	48
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE	26
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER	26
134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY	25

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

VW Engine oil quality standards

160000 STRUCTURE

In some sunroof-equipped vehicles, the front sunroof drains can become blocked with moist debris. If this happens, water could leak into the passenger compartment. Expiration date announcement

134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

In some sunroof-equipped vehicles, the front sunroof drains can become blocked with moist debris. If this happens, water could leak into the passenger compartment. Expiration date announcement

134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

In some sunroof-equipped vehicles, the front sunroof drains can become blocked with moist debris. If this happens, water could leak into the passenger compartment. Updated expiration date.

134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

In some sunroof-equipped vehicles, the front sunroof drains can become blocked with moist debris. If this happens, water could leak into the passenger compartment. Updated expiration date.

061500 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION

VW Engine oil quality standards

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

VW Engine oil quality standards

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

VW Engine oil quality standards

138410 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:COMPRESSOR:CLUTCH

A/C Compressor leak diagnosis

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

A/C Compressor leak diagnosis

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Addressing Cybersecurity or Vehicle Hack concerns

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Airbag / Pyrotechnic Safety Belt Deployment Inquiries, update to contact information due to retirement.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

VW Engine oil quality standards

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

VW Engine oil quality standards

138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

Reporting procedure for A/C compressor replacement regardless of the reason for failure. Update to model year applicability and new warranty GFF labor operation number

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

3G Sunset Update

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

VW Engine oil quality standards

134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

This Document informs dealers on the Sunroof Class Action Limited Warranty Extension FAQ for commonly asked questions. Revised to include info on how to proceed with vehicles not applicable to the 60E2/60E5.

134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

This Document informs dealers on the Sunroof Class Action Limited Warranty Extension revision. Revised to include info on how to proceed with vehicles not applicable to the 60E2/60E5.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

VW Engine oil quality standards

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

Battery Testing and Charging Using Midtronics VAS6161 and or GRX3000VAS Charger. Update Tool terminology

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Safety Related Inquiry and Reporting

134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

This Document informs dealers on the Sunroof Class Action Limited Warranty Extension FAQ for commonly asked questions

134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

This Document informs dealers on the Sunroof Class Action Limited Warranty Extension

134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

Reopening this service action for unrepaired vehicles in order to support a class action settlement.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Update to Volkswagen engine oil standards

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Helpline & Parts Dept. contact information.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Diagnostic assistance for excessive static current draw

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Volkswagen Engine oil quality standards, update to attachments.

111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

Battery Testing and Charging using Midtronics VAS6161 and or GRX3000 Vas Charger

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Battery Testing and Charging using Midtronics VAS6161 and or GRX3000 Vas Charger

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Software Version Management (SVM) instruction.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Correct engine oil level during Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI)

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Automatic Transmission Fluid Requirements

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Volkswagen Engine Oil Standards, updated to include model year 2024.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Volkswagen Engine Oil Standards, updated to include model year 2024.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Engine Oil Consumption Measurement Instruction and Work sheet.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Engine Oil Consumption Measurement Instruction and Work sheet.

061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

Gasoline quality information in regards to gasoline engine performance.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Gasoline quality information in regards to gasoline engine performance.

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Gasoline fuel additive

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Diagnostic Aid for engine misfire.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Noise Diagnostic for Manual Transmission vehicles.

102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

Noise Diagnostic for Manual Transmission vehicles.

061500 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION

Volkswagen Engine oil quality standards, update to attachments.

062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

Introduce new engine coolant compatible with all models and all model years.

355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Battery adaptation procedure when battery label is missing.

111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

Battery adaptation procedure when battery label is missing.

061500 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION

Engine oil quality standards, update to attachments.

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

KESSY Key Adaptation.

061500 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION

Volkswagen Engine Oil Quality Standards

112000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR

Generator Replacement

160000 STRUCTURE

Strut or Shock leak assessment.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Closure announcement for the 60E2 and 60E5 actions

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This Document informs dealers on VWP-23-01

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Engine Oil Quality Standards updated to include the latest Engine Oil attachments (excludes Routan & ID.4).

150000 SEAT BELTS

VW contact when reporting a Airbag or Pyrotechnic safety belt deployment. Update to model year applicability.

140000 AIR BAGS

VW contact when reporting a Airbag or Pyrotechnic safety belt deployment. Update to model year applicability.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Engine Oil Quality Standards updated to include the latest Engine Oil attachments (excludes Routan & ID.4).

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Required Alignment Submission form.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Engine Oil Quality Standards updated to include the latest Engine Oil attachments (excludes Routan & ID.4).

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Update model year applicability to include 2023.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Battery testing and charging using special tools VAS6161 & GRX3000VAS Charger. Updated to include additional model year applicability.

263000 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL

ACC Calibration Process

357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

A/C requirements, update to model year applicability.

138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

A/C requirements, update to model year applicability.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Instruction for set-up of SD creator to obtain Software updates. Bulletin updated to include additional certificate information.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Engine Oil Quality Standards updated to include the latest Engine Oil attachments (excludes Routan & ID.4).

280100 BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

Instruction for set-up of SD creator to obtain Software updates. Bulletin updated to include additional model year applicability.

061500 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION

Engine Oil Quality Standards updated to include the latest Engine Oil ) excluding Routan & ID.4attachments. (excludes Routan & ID.4)

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

Battery adaptation when battery labels are missing. Update to model year applicability.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This Document informs dealers on VWP-22-12

160000 STRUCTURE

update to required vehicle wash shampoo.

061500 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION

Engine Oil Quality Standards updated to include the latest Engine Oil attachments. (excludes Routan & ID.4)

102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

Manual transmission noise diagnostic assistance

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Minimum battery charger requirements during software updates

138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

Additional instruction before replacing A/C compressor. Updated to include additional model and model year applicability.

350000 EQUIPMENT

Engine Oil Quality Standards updated to include the latest Engine Oil attachments. (excludes Routan & ID.4)

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Engine Oil Quality Standards updated to include the latest Engine Oil attachments. (excludes Routan & ID.4)

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Engine Oil Quality Standards updated to include model year 2023 and the latest Engine Oil attachments. (excludes Routan & ID.4)

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Engine oil consumption measurement.

061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

Gasoline quality check. Update to model and model year applicability.

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Gasoline quality check. Update to model and model year applicability.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Gasoline quality check. Update to model and model year applicability.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Software Version Management (SVM) instruction. Update to require 70amp minimum battery charger during procedure.

119111 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:MANAGEMENT SYSTEM/ENERGY CONTROL MODULE (BMS/BECM):SOFTWARE

Software Version Management (SVM) instruction. Update to require 70amp minimum battery charger during procedure.

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

Brake Rotor, Vibration / Pulsation. Addition of mandatory brake form and reference to Volkswagen Warranty Policy and Procedures Manual.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This Document informs dealers on VWP-22-06. Revised to reflect the Vehicle Eligibility

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This Document informs dealers on VWP-22-06. Revised to reflect the Vehicle Eligibility

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Gasoline quality.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Engine misfire diagnostic aid.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

VW engine oil specifications. Update to model year applicability.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

VW engine oil specifications. Update to model year applicability.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Recommended fuel additive to avoid engine misfires.

100000 POWER TRAIN

Auto Trans fluid requirements.

061500 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION

Checking engine oil during PDI.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Checking engine oil during PDI.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This Document informs dealers on VWP-22-06

350000 EQUIPMENT

This Document informs dealers on VWP-22-06

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This Document informs dealers on VWP-22-06

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VOLKSWAGEN GOLF SPORTWAGEN - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the VOLKSWAGEN GOLF SPORTWAGEN across all model years (2015, 2019).

20 Total Recalls

246 Total Complaints

0 Investigations

17 Reported Crashes

0 Reported Fires

1 Reported Deaths

VOLKSWAGEN GOLF SPORTWAGEN - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2019	5	12	View
2018	5	19	View
2017 (current)	4	54
2016	3	73	View
2015	3	85	View
2013	0	3	View

Other VOLKSWAGEN Models

Model	Recalls	Complaints
JETTA	249	14,075	View
GOLF	190	2,084	View
PASSAT	185	10,492	View
BEETLE	157	3,629	View
GTI	116	1,926	View
ID.4	115	1,606	View
ATLAS	101	2,700	View
TIGUAN	78	3,173	View

Vehicle Safety

Consumer Safety

Infrastructure

Public Health

2017 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF SPORTWAGEN

Complaint Statistics

Top Reported Components

NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2017 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF SPORTWAGEN

Safety Technology

EPA Fuel Economy, 2017 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF SPORTWAGEN

Technical Service Bulletins, 2017 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF SPORTWAGEN

Most Affected Components

VOLKSWAGEN GOLF SPORTWAGEN - All Years Overview

VOLKSWAGEN GOLF SPORTWAGEN - Year by Year

Other VOLKSWAGEN Models