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2015 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 59 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen, most often about the electrical (31% of complaints, typically around 47,000 miles). It is the most complained-about Golf Sportwagen model year since 2000 and has 3 recalls.
Most common 2015 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen problems
Electrical
18 complaints · 31%Half of these problems showed up before 47,000 miles.
I have a 2015 vw Golf Sportwagen with about 47k miles. 9 months ago I had my clock spring go bad in my vehicle, which rendered my airbag to be disabled. The replacement was covered under the 3yr/36k mike warranty that comes with the car new (this is a tdi model, so the in-service date is may 2018 -car has approx. 32k…
Vw installed a radio spec for another model car in my vehicle the replacement part is a new part number this problem created a rolling screen on my display very distracting while driving I asked vw costumer care to replace the wrong part installed at there factory vw refused to cover the cost ,this is a safety issue…
Air bags
14 complaints · 24%Half of these problems showed up before 61,500 miles. Parts named most often: frontal.
Loud snapping sound while turning, airbag warning light illuminated, lost all electrical functions of steering wheel, including horn & airbag. Vehicle was in motion. Had vehicle examined, codes pulled, determined it was failure of the clock spring mechanism.
Clock spring failed at 52,000 miles--affecting both the airbag and horn. Vw refused to reimburse me for the repair, despite their clock spring recall on multiple vw models, that was initiated by NHTSA investigation.
Other or unspecified
12 complaints · 20%Half of these problems showed up before 52,000 miles.
Clock spring failed at 52,000 miles--affecting both the airbag and horn. Vw refused to reimburse me for the repair, despite their clock spring recall on multiple vw models, that was initiated by NHTSA investigation.
The vehicle infotainment system has become unusable (screen distortion) affecting tire pressure monitor, backup camera, traction control settings (preventing emissions inspection), service notifications and other vehicle systems only accessible through this unit. Dealer offered little assistance. System has theft…
Transmission
6 complaints · 10%I own a 2015 vw Golf Sportwagen with a little over 46,000 miles. The left front wheel bearing has gone bad and was diagnosed and replace (OEM only) by a vw specialty garage. I was also informed and can hear, the right front bearing going bad as well. It all stated with a low hum which changed pitch with the speed of…
The display screen says error: airbag, then it says error: transmission. All the bottons on the streeing wheel do not work curse control, bottons for changing the display to see info about the car, and radio. The car was driving on city streets when the messages first where noticed. I think it has something to do with…
Engine
6 complaints · 10%The contact owns a 2015 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle started to run rough. The contact shifted the vehicle into park(p) when she reached her destination and smelled an odor of gasoline. The contact observed that gasoline was leaking out of the fuel tank…
The contact owns a 2015 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal sound coming from the engine. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who determined that the camshaft module and variable valve timing (vvt) gears needed to be replaced. The vehicle…
Body and structure
5 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 23,000 miles. Parts named most often: body.
The contact owns a 2015 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen. While driving unknown speeds, the rear driver and passenger doors opened without warning. The vehicle was taken to vic bailey Volkswagen (2671 redville rd, spartanburg, sc 29301). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified and did not…
March 10, 2019 beginning on 12/08/2016, my vw has been to service for a leaking sunroof 4 times (the car was less than 3.5 years old!). The water has filled the spare tire/subwoofer well full, dripped through the lighting and electrical switches of the roof, drained into the dash and shifter as well as my lap while…
Steering
5 complaints · 9%Clock spring failed at 52,000 miles--affecting both the airbag and horn. Vw refused to reimburse me for the repair, despite their clock spring recall on multiple vw models, that was initiated by NHTSA investigation.
Steering column control module with clock spring failed,/ miles on car 54302. All buttons on steering wheel stopped working. No horn, air bag light on as malfunction, reports state hazardous to drive... Took it in for replacement--cost 668.52. Other vw have had this problem as a recall.. Please add to list of vw…
Suspension
5 complaints · 9%The contact owns a 2015 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen. The contact stated that upon parking the vehicle, the tire pressure warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the rear end of the vehicle was very low. Additionally, her children informed her that their buttocks hurt whenever the vehicle would hit a bump…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2015 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen recalls
Fuel system: fuel system, gasoline
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the suction pump, free of charge. Final owner notification letters for audi owners were mailed on july 25, 2024. Final owner letters for vw owners were mailed on august 13, 2024. Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are vw: 20uf/audi: 20yf. Vehicles that were previously recalled under 16v-647 will need to have the new remedy completed. This recall expands and replaces previous recall number 16v-647.
Full defect summary
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain front-wheel drive 2015-2020 audi a3 sedan, 2015-2019 audi a3 cabriolet, 2019-2020 volkswagen jetta gli, 2018 golf sportwagen gp, 2018-2019 golf sportwagen a7, 2015-2017 golf sportwagen, 2015-2020 golf gti, and 2015-2020 golf a7 vehicles. Due to a problem with a suction jet pump seal inside the fuel tank, fuel may flow into the evaporative emissions (evap) system and possibly leak out of the charcoal canister.
Other: unknown or other
Risk: If the vehicles do not meet all regulatory requirements, there could be an increased risk of a crash, fire, or injury.
Fix: Volkswagen will notify owners and repurchase the affected vehicles. The recall began november 6, 2019. Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 01d7. Note: this recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 18v-329.
Full defect summary
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 volkswagen passat, 2018 tiguan lwb, 2007-2009 jetta sedan, 2011-2013, 2015 and 2019 jetta, 2013 jetta hybrid, 2008-2009 jetta sportwagen, 2015 golf sportwagen, 2013 golf, 2008-2010 and 2012-2013 beetle and beetle convertible, 2008-2010 beetle, and beetle convertible vehicles. Modifications made while the vehicles were in an internal evaluation period may cause the affected vehicles to not comply with all of the applicable regulatory requirements.
Electrical: control module
Risk: Removing the key while the shift lever is in a position other than "park" increases the risk of an unintended vehicle rollaway that may result in personal injury or a crash.
Fix: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional switch and circuit board, free of charge. The recall began march 19, 2019. Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 37l5.
Full defect summary
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2018 volkswagen golf and golf sportwagen vehicles. The build of silicate on the shift lever micro switch contacts may enable the key to be removed from the ignition while the vehicle shift lever is not in "park." as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 114, "theft protection and rollaway prevention."
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
Fuel leak due to suction jet pump failure within fuel tank (remedy effectiveness of recall 16v647)
Summary
On december 12, 2023, the office of defects investigations (odi) opened rq23-007 to investigate the remedy repair effectiveness and scope of volkswagen (vw) recall 16v-647. Recall 16v-647 was issued on september 2, 2016, for a defective suction jet pump (sjp) inside the fuel tank. Failure of the sjp could lead to a fuel leak from the vehicle. This recall covered certain model year (my) 2015-2016 volkswagen golf and audi a3 passenger car vehicles. The recall remedy repair replaced sjp version 1.0 with an improved version, version 1.1. The sjp is designed to purge fuel from the evaporative emissions (evap) system. Vwâs recall filing stated the sjp may have been damaged during assembly, which
Questions about the 2015 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen
- What are the most common problems with the 2015 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (18 complaints, typically around 47,000 miles); air bags (14 complaints, typically around 61,500 miles); other or unspecified (12 complaints, typically around 52,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2015 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen have?
- 3 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from February 14, 2024 (fuel system). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2015 a bad year for the Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen?
- It is the most complained-about Golf Sportwagen model year since 2000, with 59 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.