Model year

2015 Volkswagen Golf Sportswagen

Wagon, diesel, built in Mexico. Owner complaints on file from Dec 4, 2017 to Apr 21, 2019.

Recall campaigns covering this model year0No recall campaign lists this model year
Owner complaints5Below the median 2015 wagon
Severity index0.02015 wagons average 9.7
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Complaints over time

Complaints about the 2015 Volkswagen Golf Sportswagen peaked in 2018, with 3 filed

Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.

012320172018320192020202120222023202420252026
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Components

40% of complaints about the 2015 Volkswagen Golf Sportswagen name airbags

Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.

Airbags
2
Electrical system
2
Lighting
1
Seat belts
1
Structure
1
Visibility and wipers
1
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls

No recall campaign lists the 2015 Volkswagen Golf Sportswagen

Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 2015 Volkswagen Golf Sportswagen

The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.

5 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.

  1. Filed Apr 21, 2019Failure Apr 20, 201933,872 milesWilder, IDExterior lighting

    WHEN I WAS DRIVING I PARKED GOT SOMETHING TO EAT AND WHEN I GOT BACK IN THE CAR I HEARD THIS WEIRD NOISE AND I PUT IT IN REVERSE AND THE REVERSE LIGHTS WOULDN'T WORK

    NHTSA complaint 11202750
  2. Filed Sep 24, 2018Failure Sep 23, 201833,900 milesMiddletown, RIBody, Visibility/wiper

    LEAKING PANORAMIC SUNROOF CAUSES MOISTURE AND MOLD ON THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE. HAPPENED IN THE RAIN WHEN PARKED AND DRIVING.

    NHTSA complaint 11131101
  3. Filed Jul 31, 2018Failure Jul 31, 201839,200 milesRutherfordton, NCAir bags, Electrical system

    AT 39K MILES, WHILE BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPOT, A CLICKING NOISE EMITTED FROM THE STEERING COLUMN, THEN WARNING LIGHT CAME ON FOR THE AIRBAG AND TRANSMISSION WITH THE CAR'S DISPLAY SAYING NOT TO DRIVE IT. SOME RESEARCH AND TESTING REVEAL THE PROBLEM IS THAT THE CONNECTION BETWEEN THE STEERING WHEEL (INCLUDING AIRBAG, HORN, AND ALL CONTROLS MOUNTED THERE) AND THE CAR HAS BEEN SEVERED. A PART CALLED THE 'CLOCK SPRING' HAS FAILED UNDER NORMAL USE. THIS ISSUE HAS OCCURRED ON THOUSANDS OF SIMILAR VWS AND THE NHTSA HAS OR HAD AN INVESTIGATION INTO THIS VERY ISSUE, BUT ONLY 2010-2014 MODEL YEAR CARS. AS A CONSEQUENCE THE AIRBAG AND HORN ARE NOT WORKING. VW SO FAR SAYS THIS IS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. THE ESTIMATED REPAIR IS OVER $500. FOR A PART THAT SHOULD ALMOST NEVER FAIL. IT IS A POOR DESIGN, AND A KNOWN ISSUE ACROSS THEIR MODEL LINE. VW SHOULD COVER THIS. THE LIABILITY ISSUES IF SOMEBODY GETS HURT DUE TO THE FAILED CLOCK SPRING AND DE-ACTIVATED DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG.

    NHTSA complaint 11114795
  4. Filed Jul 26, 2018Failure Jul 22, 201853,000 milesVentura, CAAir bags, Electrical system

    WHILE THE CAR WAS IN MOTION, ALL ELECTRICAL COMPONENT BUTTONS CONNECTED TO THE STEERING WHEEL, INCLUDING THE HORN STOPPED WORKING AND THE AIR BAG SENSOR LIGHT WENT ON , ALONG WITH TRANSMISSION SENSOR ERROR. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER AND THEY IDENTIFIED THE CLOCKSPRING IN THE STEERING COLUMN NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.

    NHTSA complaint 11114006
  5. Filed Dec 4, 2017Failure Dec 4, 201748,000 milesIdaho Springs, CTSeat belts

    I OWN A 2015 AND MY BACK SEATBELT HAS FAILED. IT WILL NOT LATCH. I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY STATED IT WOULD BE $120 CHARGE JUST TO DIAGNOSE AND SEE WHAT IS WRONG BEFORE REPLACING OR FIXING THE SEATBELT. AFTER THAT CHARGE HE COULDN'T SAY IF IT WOULD BE UNDER WARRANTY OR THE COST TO FIX IT. I AM NOTIFYING YOU OF THIS FAILURE AND COST BECAUSE THIS SEEMS LIKE SOMETHING THAT SHOULD BE EVALUATED FOR NO COST DUE TO THE HIGH CONCERN FOR SAFETY. I FEEL VOLKSWAGEN IS PUTTING MONEY BEFORE SAFETY. THE DEALERSHIP I CONTACTED WAS LARRY MILLER IN LAKEWOOD CO.

    NHTSA complaint 11052233
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations

NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year

Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins

78 manufacturer communications cover this model year

Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall; the 60 most recent are listed.

  • DCcampreminder May 6, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Campaign Reminder Communication. Also includes: 1998-2004 Beetle, 2003-2004 Beetle Convertible, 2019 Beetle Convertible, 1994-2004 Eurovan, 1994-2004 Golf, 1994-2004 Jetta, 2001-2004 Jetta Wagon, 2018-2019 Tiguan LWB, 1994-2004 Passat, 1994-2004 Passat Wago…
  • TT 91 19 01 Mar 22, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Alternative method for radio code retrieval.
  • SM 33-2019 Mar 27, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    The part number listed in the document is to be returned if it meets the criteria provided.
  • V271901-2011894 Feb 19, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Battery Testing and Charging instruction. Updated to include model year 2019 applicability.
  • Gasoline Engine Feb 27, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Gasoline Engine Misfire Diagnosis document
  • TT 911505 Sep 1, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Update to existing information to address phone concerns via bluetooth resulting from saved emoji information
  • TT 371003 Sep 15, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Update to model year applicability and existing tip for Dual clutch basic settings procedure.
  • TT 370903 Sep 15, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Update model year applicability and existing tip for transmission basic settings direction.
  • On-car-analysis- Jun 12, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    MIL-on P0420 and/or P0430 in the ECM
  • On-car-analysis- Jun 8, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    MIL-on P0420 and/or P0430 in the ECM
  • VW Parts Accesso Jun 1, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Adhesive application for installation on all areo parts solds as an accessory
  • V971701 2048106 Jun 7, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Instruction to protect oil pressure sw. to prevent contamination and possible failure when removing 1.8L & 2.0L engines
  • VHW-17-11 Jun 22, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    VAS 6154 Replacement Part Setup Guide
  • TT 911704 Jun 30, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Diagnostic tip to look for aftermarket phone software that can effect infotainment operation.
  • TT 911613 Jun 30, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Update to MIB2 information to include 2015 and 2017 model year.
  • TT 011701 Jun 23, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Update to existing tip for addressing Kessy vehicles in the AEM flash
  • TT 911505 Sep 1, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Update to existing information to address phone concerns via bluetooth resulting from saved emoji information
  • TT 371003 Sep 15, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Update to model year applicability and existing tip for Dual clutch basic settings procedure.
  • TT 370903 Sep 15, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Update model year applicability and existing tip for transmission basic settings direction.
  • TT 911704 Jun 30, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Diagnostic tip to look for aftermarket phone software that can effect infotainment operation.
  • VW Parts Accesso Jun 1, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Adhesive application for installation on all areo parts solds as an accessory
  • V971701 2048106 Jun 7, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Instruction to protect oil pressure sw. to prevent contamination and possible failure when removing 1.8L & 2.0L engines
  • SM 44-2017 EN Jun 28, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This special notice is to inform dealers to return all part numbers listed in the document and order the superseded part numbers going forward.
  • VIN-4-A-PIN Sept Sep 14, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    MIL-on, Fault P013E in the ECM
  • VIN-4-A-PIN Sept Sep 2, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    MIL-on, Fault P013E in the ECM
  • VIN-4-A-PIN Sept Sep 7, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    MIL-on, Fault P013E in the ECM
  • V171604 2037201 Oct 19, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Updated to include additional model year applicability.
  • VST-16-01 Jun 15, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    explaination of cross car distorion when looking through the windshield and how the "effect" in normal.
  • Elsa 6-29-15 Jun 29, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This document contains the VW Elsa Newsletter that contains a general overview of wiring diagrams updates, technical bulletins, pending service solutions, tech tips, campaigns, updates, and suggestions.
  • Elsa 6-22-15 Jun 22, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This document contains the VW Elsa Newsletter that contains a general overview of wiring diagrams updates, ElsaPro infomedia icons grayed out, workshop equipment tool storage application, technical bulletins, pending service solutions, tech tips, campaigns,…
  • 1-2017 Update Feb 1, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This communication is to update our ProFi dealers of the current status of the latest inbound and outbound ProFi requests.
  • TT171501-2040170 Feb 10, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    To add model year 2016 and 2017 applicability and reminder about Programming Activation of Oil Pressure Regulation/Retraction on all models with 1.8L CPKA and CPRA engines after engine assembly, cylinder head or turbocharger replacement.
  • TT 97-12-02 Sep 23, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Data Link connector pin assignment chart that is applicable to all models. Update model year applicability.
  • TT 00-16-02 Oct 28, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Reminder for dealers to reference the repair manual and replace all necessary fasteners (bolts, nuts) that cannot be re-used
  • V001607 2034407 Oct 25, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Update to include model year 2017 applicability.
  • V001605 2033846 Oct 20, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Updated to include additional model year applicability.
  • V011615 2014815 Oct 20, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Update to include additional model year applicability.
  • V191602 2022549 Oct 20, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Update model year applicability.
  • V371602 2033975 Oct 20, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Updated to include an additional model year applicability.
  • V401602 2040561 Oct 25, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Updated to include model year 2017 applicability
  • V661603 2027119 Oct 18, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Update model year applicability.
  • V871621 2043893 Jan 13, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Updated to include additional model year applicability.
  • V871622 2019947 Oct 24, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Update to model year applicability.
  • V341602 2034406 Oct 24, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    additional symptom gathering information and guidence to isolate customer concern before beginning repair.
  • V691601 2010479 Oct 31, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Update model year applicability to include 2017.
  • V871620 2005566 Oct 12, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Update model and model year applicability.
  • VIN-4-A-PIN0224 Feb 24, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    On-car analysis list of customer compliants Customer Complaint: Mil-on no electric drive mode, untouched vehicles
  • TT 011401 May 26, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Update to existing article that addressed additional diagnostics for lean running concerns.
  • TT 011504 May 19, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Seach tips to assist in finding DTC information
  • TT 011505 May 19, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Tip to perform GFF feedback for test plan issues.
  • TT 271701 May 5, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Example of devices, modifications or alterations that can impede Adaptive Cruise Control Radar Sensor function.
  • 23Q3 Circular Re May 26, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    The Environmental Protection Agency and California Air Resources Board have determined that Volkswagen vehicles equipped with a 2.0L 4-cylinder TDI engine do not comply with applicable emissions regulations. The emissions control systems on the vehicles wi…
  • 23Q3 Circular Re May 19, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    The Environmental Protection Agency and California Air Resources Board have determined that Volkswagen vehicles equipped with a 2.0L 4-cylinder TDI engine do not comply with applicable emissions regulations. The emissions control systems on the vehicles wi…
  • 23Q3 Campaign Ti May 19, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This tip informs the dealers about the updated SVM Flash procedure on the 23Q3 campaign.
  • On-car-analysis- May 4, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    MIL-on fault P2407 in the ECM
  • V001708 2038059 May 9, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Update technical publication to include model year 2018 Atlas
  • V011519 2041328 Jul 21, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Technical Bulletin: Improved diagnostic strategy for better diagnosis by updating software
  • TT 27-16-02 Dec 2, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Brand specific Alignment rack software information to address calibration concerns for adaptive cruise control.
  • TT 57-10-15 Feb 6, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Tech Tips: Vehicles with Immobilizer with Download/Discharge? New Key Will Not Program
  • TT 97-14-02ss1 Mar 4, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Tech Tips Damage to Data Link Connector (DLC) from Aftermarket Devices (Cannot Communicate with Vehicle OBD System)
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.