Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2017 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen has 4 recalls, 113 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
4
Recalls
113
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 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 ...
19V188000
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Golf Sportwagen, 2019 Jetta, 2015-2019 Golf, and 2018-2019 Tiguan vehicl...
19V615000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2019 GTI, 2015-2016 and 2018-2019 Golf, 2012-2019 Beetle and Beetle Convertib...
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: 2017 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen SW AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 27, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Infotainment system is restarting itself repeatedly every 30 seconds to every few minutes.This has b... |
| May 9, 2025 | SUSPENSION | During the WV state inspection at my VW dealer for my 2017 Golf Sportswagen, it was determined I had... |
| Mar 14, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,LANE DEPARTURE | Safety issue with my 2017 VW Golf Sportwagen SEL VIN [XXX] with 83,219 miles. The passenger side m... |
| Oct 1, 2024 | SUSPENSION | Left and Rear Coil Springs have snapped in half due to unreasonably dangerous defective manufacturin... |
| Aug 7, 2024 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | When fueling the car at the gas station, the gas pump would shut off, almost immediately and the lit... |
| Jun 13, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2017 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack. The contact stated that while parking the vehicle ... |
| Jun 6, 2024 | AIR BAGS | Passenger Occupancy Sensor (0152612) failed causing airbag and seatbelt warning lights to illuminate... |
| Jun 6, 2024 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2017 Volkswagen Golf. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number:... |
| May 27, 2024 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2017 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campa... |
| May 20, 2024 | SUSPENSION | [XXX] loud clunking noise from right rear of car taken to VW KIngst on, NY, diagnosed with broken r... |
| May 2, 2024 | SUSPENSION | While driving approximately 50 mph I heard a clunk noise from the back of the car I was close to our... |
| Apr 22, 2024 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Currently gas is pouring from back right bumper. The pump is siphoning gas from the tank & onto the ... |
| Apr 15, 2024 | SUSPENSION | There was a recall on my vehicle due to a spring issue. Presumably I have the same springs as those ... |
| Apr 12, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I've been experiencing a recurring issue with my vehicle where the EPC light frequently activates. W... |
| Mar 16, 2024 | ENGINE | Turbo Wastegate actuator rod/flap failure/seizure. VW dealership & Independent service center both d... |
| Mar 7, 2024 | AIR BAGS | Steering wheel "Clock Spring" has failed at 76,000 miles. Heard an clicking sound when turning leadi... |
| Jan 17, 2024 | STEERING,POWER TRAIN | I am facing an issue with my car where it tends to roll back even when it's in park, regardless of w... |
| Nov 21, 2023 | SUSPENSION | Both rear coil springs have broken. Ref: NHTSA Campaign 19V188000 |
| Nov 14, 2023 | STEERING | The Clock Spring Assembly on my vehicle failed. In May 2023 Volkswagen of America issued an exte... |
| Aug 31, 2023 | SUSPENSION | Broken rear coil spring requiring replacement of both rear springs. The springs were replaced at th... |