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2017 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 73 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack, most often about the other or unspecified (32% of complaints, typically around 10,000 miles). It is the most complained-about Golf Alltrack model year since 2000 and has 1 recall.
Most common 2017 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack problems
Other or unspecified
23 complaints · 32%Half of these problems showed up before 10,000 miles.
2017 vw Golf Alltrack: have had this car for four months now and just had three days worth of rain here in michigan. The front of the headliner is completely soaked on both a-pillars and around the overhead console of the vehicle. Dealership said it was more than likely welds that didn't get smoothed down and…
Roof/sunroof leaking causing stained headliner and wet carpeting. Vehicle smells of mold and mildew and causes excessive condensation on windshield. Vw dealership in fair lawn nj attempted repair by replacing sunroof drain tubes but did not resolve the issue. New leaks have developed and dealer service is unclear…
Body and structure
15 complaints · 21%Half of these problems showed up before 21,500 miles. Parts named most often: body.
The contact owns a 2017 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack. The contact stated that the sun roof was blocked and leaked water into the vehicle when it rained. The vehicle was taken to Volkswagen of the woodlands ([phone], located at 16785 interstate 45 south, the woodlands, tx 77385) where it was stated that the failure was due…
Leaking sunroof is ruining interior components, including headliner. Multiple fixes and service bulletins covered under warranty have not been successful. Very concerned it's going to lead to larger electrical, body rot, and mold issues, not to mention completely ruining any value the car has. Most recent photograph…
Visibility and wipers
14 complaints · 19%Half of these problems showed up before 11,500 miles. Parts named most often: sun/moon roof assembly, rearview mirrors/devices.
Roof/sunroof leaking causing stained headliner and wet carpeting. Vehicle smells of mold and mildew and causes excessive condensation on windshield. Vw dealership in fair lawn nj attempted repair by replacing sunroof drain tubes but did not resolve the issue. New leaks have developed and dealer service is unclear…
The contact owned a 2017 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack. The contact stated that the sun roof leaked and caused mold to form inside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to Volkswagen clear lake ([phone], located at 15100 gulf fwy, houston, tx 77034) where it was determined that the failure resulted from the owner's negligence…
Electrical
14 complaints · 19%Half of these problems showed up before 22,000 miles.
Purchased a used 2017 vw alltrack april 2 years ago. Presently has ~30k miles. Christmas day this year, 4 warning lights appeared lit-up in the console-air-bag, tire pressure, ABS and traction control. Took it to the dealership where it was purchased, and advised that water-intrusion occurred due to blocked sun-roof…
The moon roof has been leaking water this is the second time the radio back up camera navigation system have not been working there's water that came all in through the front by the windshield the two pillars and now it's happening in the back it was parked in my driveway
Air bags
11 complaints · 15%Half of these problems showed up before 18,000 miles. Parts named most often: frontal.
Srs warning light for unoccupied passenger seat would not go off even after restarting the car; it did go off when fastened the seat beat (on the empty seat). Headlights and dash light suddenly turned off twice; this has been several months ago with no repeat however with covid-19, I' probably driven only a few…
My panoramic sunroof has had an issue with water intrusion. December of 2017 I took the car into vw of pohanka, marylan. They replaced the headliner, drainage tubes, and smoothed out the welds to try and fix the problem. I noticed that the leak is back with water stains on the a-pillar and overhead. The problem is we…
Transmission
8 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 11,000 miles.
Traveling along a slightly hilly road at 35mph when the engine suddenly spiked to 3000rpm and the car's accelerator pedal stopped functioning. Had to apply brakes and pull to the side. Once car reached 0mph it idled and the accelerator pedal began functioning again. Took to vw dealer service center next day. They…
This is the second recorded instance of this issue. A similar incident occurred on july 27. While driving about 45mph on an incline the vehicle engine suddenly increased to 3000rpm and the accelerator pedal stopped responding. Had to apply brakes and pull over to side of the road. Once vehicle reached 0mph it idled…
Engine
7 complaints · 10%The contact owns a 2017 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack. When the vehicle was started during a rainstorm, all the warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. Upon restarting the vehicle, it would not accelerate and had to be towed to coastal Volkswagen (1 saturn drive, hanover, ma 02339, ([phone]. The vehicle was…
Suspension
5 complaints · 7%The front strut mounts on this car continually go bad. After several months of mixed city and highway (no offroad) driving, the struts make a rumble at low speeds on anything but a flat road, and cause a low whine when turning the steering wheel at low speeds (I.e. Parking, right turn on red). The mounts have been…
There are loud creaking/crunching noises coming from all 4 corners of the vehicle. Searching youtube, it is a prevailing problem in alltracks. It seems to be defecting bushing at the top of the suspension. It occurs when there is lateral compression and occurs even at low speeds. This is dangerous as the entire car…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2017 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack recalls
Other: unknown or other
Risk: Vehicles that do not meet all regulatory requirements may have an increased risk of a crash or injury to vehicle occupants.
Fix: Volkswagen will notify owners and will repurchase the vehicles. The recall began october 6, 2020. Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 01e9.
Full defect summary
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 volkswagen golf r and atlas, 2017 golf alltrack and e-golf and 2016-2018 passat vehicles. These internal use vehicles were sold without confirmation that they were built to all applicable regulatory requirements and may have been modified prior to sale. As such, these vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of various federal motor vehicle safety standards.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2017 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack
- What are the most common problems with the 2017 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: other or unspecified (23 complaints, typically around 10,000 miles); body and structure (15 complaints, typically around 21,500 miles); visibility and wipers (14 complaints, typically around 11,500 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2017 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack have?
- 1 recall listed by NHTSA, the latest from September 16, 2020 (other). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2017 a bad year for the Volkswagen Golf Alltrack?
- It is the most complained-about Golf Alltrack model year since 2000, with 73 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.
Other Volkswagen Golf Alltrack years
- 2017