Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2016 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen has 3 recalls, 55 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
3
Recalls
55
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated July 6, 2026
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 ...
22V543000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016 Audi TT Roadster, TT Coupe, S3 Sedan, R8 Coupe, A3 Sedan, A3 Etron, A3 Cabrio...
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
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2016 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen SW FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2025 | ENGINE | Junction between thermostat and water pump failed leading to total loss of coolant. At the time I wa... |
| Oct 8, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | The fuel pump on my 2016 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen failed approximately three months after a safety... |
| May 30, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Component: Sunroof / Roof Assembly - Water Ingress Make / Model / Year: 2016 Volkswagen Golf SportWa... |
| May 2, 2025 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | My car started smelling like gas 10 days ago. There was no visible leak. We took it to the shop stil... |
| Aug 2, 2024 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | See attached document for complaint. |
| Jul 31, 2024 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | VW USA is offering no help in getting our recall work done. Their only suggestion is for us to work ... |
| May 14, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | It has been 3 months since the issue below was reported (per NHTSA) and no repair is available. I ca... |
| May 14, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,BACK OVER PREVENTION | Despite settling a class action lawsuit re: moonroof leakage, VW refuses to cover the same repair fo... |
| Mar 19, 2024 | SUSPENSION | Performed NH Safety Inspection. Found upon Inspection Left Rear, Driver Side, Coil Spring has failed... |
| Mar 1, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS | Clockspring failure. VW does not cover this critical safety part under warranty. Air bag is non func... |
| Aug 28, 2023 | SUSPENSION | The contact owns a 2016 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen. The contact stated while driving at high speeds,... |
| Aug 1, 2023 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | The fuel system is completely shot, with fuel leaking from the gas tank after a ride once and pressu... |
| Jul 13, 2023 | SUSPENSION | The rear coil spring fractured and caused a suspension issue. This is the same issue as reported i... |
| May 28, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | May 27 and May 28: The car turned on the EPC and check engine lights while on parking mode and on. ... |
| May 14, 2023 | ENGINE | The EPC light has been continuously coming on for almost a year. It has been taken to the dealership... |
| Apr 24, 2023 | SUSPENSION | Both rear coil springs broken |
| Mar 2, 2023 | SEAT BELTS | My driver seat belt comes unbuckled when i'm driving. It's intermittent and random, and i'm very car... |
| Mar 1, 2023 | ENGINE | Car loses power due to clogged wastegate actuator and EPC light turns on and off. This has been conf... |
| Sep 1, 2022 | AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2016 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campa... |
| Aug 19, 2022 | POWER TRAIN | In late summer (August 2022) I started seeing a warning but it would disappear so fast. Now it's po... |