Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2017 Volkswagen Golf has 5 recalls, 185 complaints.
5
Recalls
185
Complaints
N/A
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...
16V955000
SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2017 Audi A7, A4, A6, Volkswagen Golf and Tiguan vehicles and 2016 Volk...
21V321000
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Touareg GP, Tiguan, Golf A6, E-Golf GP, CCF, 2016-2017 Passat GP, 2018-2019 G...
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 ...
No NHTSA safety ratings available for the 2017 Volkswagen Golf.
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 21, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | My vehicle is subject to Safety Recall 20UF (Suction Jet Pump failure / Fire Risk). I have attempted... |
| Nov 27, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Infotainment system is restarting itself repeatedly every 30 seconds to every few minutes.This has b... |
| Oct 27, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I have been having rear cameras for quite some time. The first time I took it to the dealer they cou... |
| Sep 20, 2024 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I had a suction jet pump recall due on the car. I took it to the dealer to fix. Mind you, I have nev... |
| Sep 2, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The water pump in these vehicles are known defects, with class actions resulting. My water pump has ... |
| Aug 20, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I have gear shift trim that has peeled and is extermely sharp in my vehicle. This had led to cutting... |
| Aug 12, 2024 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS | Failure of wheel speed sensor in front right wheel. This is the THIRD time I have had a wheel speed ... |
| Jul 25, 2024 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | July 30,2024 I own a Golf 2017. My suction jet pump has failed. I cannot drive my car because I c... |
| Jul 7, 2024 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | On July 7, 2024, the fuel tank system on my car (2017 VW Golf) failed. I was unable to pump gas into... |
| Jun 16, 2024 | STRUCTURE | driving down the highway at 70mph and what sounded like a gunshot inside the car. glass started fall... |
| Jun 13, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2017 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack. The contact stated that while parking the vehicle ... |
| Apr 26, 2024 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2017 Volkswagen Golf. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the c... |
| 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... |
| Apr 6, 2024 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | VW is not acting fast enough to fix the active fuel tank suction jet pump recall, given the immense ... |
| Apr 1, 2024 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2017 Volkswagen Golf. The contact stated that after refueling the vehicle, the co... |
| Mar 18, 2024 | SUSPENSION | -rear coil springs snapped -if coil completely falls out there will be no suspension, creating a gre... |
| Mar 16, 2024 | ENGINE | Turbo Wastegate actuator rod/flap failure/seizure. VW dealership & Independent service center both d... |
| Mar 1, 2024 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Related to recall 20UF. VWoA refused to authorize repair under recall in March. My 2017 GTI is diag... |
| Feb 14, 2024 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | A recall was published on 02/14/2024 and remains unresolved. Since the safety risk of "leaking fuel,... |
| 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... |