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2017 Volkswagen Golf Sportswagen

Wagon, gasoline, FWD/Front-Wheel Drive, built in Mexico. Owner complaints on file from Jan 12, 2018 to Mar 21, 2019.

Recall campaigns covering this model year0No recall campaign lists this model year
Owner complaints5Close to the median 2017 wagon
Severity index0.02017 wagons average 7.4
First 24 months2Complaints in its first two years
Complaints over time

Complaints about the 2017 Volkswagen Golf Sportswagen peaked in 2019, with 3 filed

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

01232018201932020202120222023202420252026
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Components

40% of complaints about the 2017 Volkswagen Golf Sportswagen name engine and cooling

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

Engine and cooling
2
Airbags
1
Electrical system
1
Stability and traction control
1
Fuel system
1
Steering
1
Speed control
1
Wheels
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 2017 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 2017 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 Mar 21, 2019Failure Jan 1, 201940,000 milesStafford, VAAir bags, Unknown or other

    CLOCKSPRING IN STEERING WHEEL FAILED AT 40,000 MILES. AIRBAG LIGHT STAYS ON AND NONE OF THE STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS WORK TO INCLUDE THE HORN.

    NHTSA complaint 11190476
  2. Filed Mar 4, 2019Failure Aug 28, 2018Sanford, FLElectrical system, Steering

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF SPORTSWAGEN. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V464000 (STEERING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. NAPLETON VOLKSWAGEN OF SANFORD (4175 S ORLANDO DR, SANFORD, FL 32773, (855) 743-7423) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND WAS NOT ABLE TO CONFIRM WHEN THE PARTS WERE TO BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

    NHTSA complaint 11184156
  3. Filed Feb 12, 2019Failure Dec 1, 201814,500 milesDecator, GAEngine, Fuel/propulsion system

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF SPORTSWAGEN. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED, THE RPMS DECREASED TO ZERO. APPROXIMATELY 4 SECONDS AFTER RELEASING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESPOND AND THEN SUDDENLY LUNGED FORWARD AND ACCELERATED. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS INTERMITTENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO JIM ELLIS VOLKSWAGEN (5901 PEACH TREE INDUSTRIAL BLVD, CHAMPLEE, GA) TO BE DIAGNOSED, BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. AFTER THE THIRD VISIT TO THE DEALER FOR THE SAME FAILURE, THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS ENGINE TIMING FAILURE DUE TO LOW QUALITY FUEL. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED TO USE PREMIUM FUEL TO RECTIFY THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE VEHICLE OWNER'S MANUAL INSTRUCTED THEM TO USE REGULAR FUEL ONLY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 14,500.

    NHTSA complaint 11176461
  4. Filed Apr 4, 2018Failure Apr 3, 20185,800 milesOakland, CAElectronic stability control (esc), Engine, Vehicle speed control

    CAR SHUDDERED AND LOST SPEED WHILE TURNING ON A CITY STREET.. EPC LIGHT CAME ON. DEALER RAN DIAGNOSTIC AND SAID THERE WAS A CYLINDER PROBLEM AND THEN SAID PROBLEM WAS RESOLVED WITH A SOFTWARE UPDATE. THIS IS A BRAND NEW CAR ONLY 5,000 MILES. I AM SKEPTICAL THIS WAS JUST A SOFTWARE ISSUE GIVEN ALL THE REPORTS I HAVE READ OF OTHER VW DRIVERS HAVING THIS SAME EPC AND SHUDDERING ISSUE AND THEY HAVE LOST ABILITY TO ACCELERATE AND SOMETIMES LOST ALL POWER AND BREAKING ABILITY ON THE HIGHWAY. I AM SCARED FOR MYSELF AND MY CHILD.

    NHTSA complaint 11083269
  5. Filed Jan 12, 2018Failure Jan 12, 20186,000 milesColorado Springs, COWheels

    CONTINENTAL PROCONTACT TX TIRES ARE THE PROBLEM. WENT ROUND A LEFT-HAND BEND AT 55 MPH AND TIRES LOST AIR. MY TIRE INFLATION SYSTEM IN THE CAR IMMEDIATELY CAME ON WARNING ME THAT TIRES HAD LOST PRESSURE. STANDARD/RECOMMENDED TIRE SIZE ON VEHICLE.

    NHTSA complaint 11062426
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations

NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year

Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins

57 manufacturer communications cover this model year

Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.

  • 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…
  • Adhesive Circ Apr 29, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Adhesive circular. Note: also includes 2004 Golf, Jetta, Passat, Touareg, GTI,
  • 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 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.
  • V171604 2037201 Oct 19, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Updated to include additional model year applicability.
  • V001608 2036935 Nov 22, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Updated to include additions claiming instruction with options.
  • 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.
  • V911701 2035473 Feb 16, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    TB updated to remove model year 2016 applicability and to add model year 2017 applicability.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Dealer Letter-Da May 24, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Over time, affected vehicles may develop gearbox noise due to an insufficient supply of oil within the gearbox.
  • 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
  • VWP-16-04 Jun 1, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulletin informs dealers of the 2017 Model Year Volkswagen Vehicle Warranty.
  • 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)
  • V001706_2033708 Apr 12, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Update TB to include model year 2016 & 2017 applicability
  • V871615_2043704 Aug 11, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    UPDATED TO ADD JETTA, BEETLE AND BEETLE CONVERTIBLE MODEL APPLICABILITY.
  • V871615_2043704 Aug 11, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    UPDATED TO ADD JETTA, BEETLE AND BEETLE CONVERTIBLE MODEL APPLICABILITY.
  • V871612_2043704 Jul 19, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    UPDATED TO INCLUDE ADDITIONAL MODEL APPLICABILITY.
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.