Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2015 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen has 3 recalls, 187 complaints.
3
Recalls
187
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
19V679000
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Volkswagen Passat, 2018 Tiguan LWB, 2007-2009 Jetta Sedan, 2011-2013, 2015 an...
18V464000
STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Volkswagen Golf and Golf Sportwagen vehicles. The build of silicate on ...
24V110000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain front-wheel drive 2015-2020 Audi A3 Sedan, 2015-2019 Audi A3 Cabriolet, 2019-2020 ...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
Rating for: 2015 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen SW FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 17, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | PTC auxiliary heater core connection point failure . It was reported that the wrong type of metal wa... |
| Oct 24, 2025 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2015 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen. The contact stated that while starting the vehic... |
| Aug 8, 2025 | STEERING | While operating my 2015 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen, the ignition key becomes stuck in the steering c... |
| Jul 12, 2025 | AIR BAGS | Clock spring failure at 10 years 1400000 miles causing airbag light to come on. Airbag in steering w... |
| Jun 21, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The chrome plastic trim coating on the START/STOP button and also the steering wheel have peeled and... |
| Jun 21, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | Engine fire due to exhaust equipment malfunction, if it was not attended to or noticed quickly it co... |
| Apr 3, 2025 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I brought my 2015 Volkswagen (with only 50,000 miles) to Island Volkswagen in NY for a fuel system r... |
| Dec 30, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | In the last year, my car has experienced multiple instances of the Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) w... |
| Nov 24, 2024 | AIR BAGS | The contact's partner owns a 2015 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen. The contact stated that while driving ... |
| Nov 18, 2024 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2015 Volkswagen Golf. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, t... |
| Sep 4, 2024 | STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | The emissions modification calibration by Volkswagen causes the coolant to be exposed to elevated te... |
| Jul 25, 2024 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Vehicle had recall for "leaking fuel fire risk" Strong smell of fuel inside car. Manufacturer recal... |
| Jul 10, 2024 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2015 Volkswagen Golf. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number:... |
| Jun 30, 2024 | STRUCTURE | The hood release doesn’t work and cannot access anything in the engine bay. No oil changes until the... |
| Apr 26, 2024 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2015 Volkswagen Golf. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number:... |
| Apr 6, 2024 | SUSPENSION | Both rear coil springs failed. One broke at the top and bottom and one broke at the bottom. The in... |
| Mar 6, 2024 | SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2015 Volkswagen Golf. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed spe... |
| Feb 26, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Supplementary auxiliary electric heater ground connector melted and could have caused a fire. Origin... |
| Feb 15, 2024 | STRUCTURE | Leaking sunroof !!!!!!! |
| Dec 22, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TDI Auxiliary heater (PTC) brown ground wire melting and causing a terrible plastic burning smell in... |