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Volkswagen Golf Problems by Year
Owners have filed 1,181 complaints with NHTSA about the Volkswagen Golf since the 2000 model year. The years with the most are 2015, 2017, 2001. The most common problem overall: fuel system.
Counts are not adjusted for sales: popular years collect more complaints, and recent years have had less time to.
Volkswagen Golf problems by model year
| Year | Complaints | Top problem | Recalls | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Golf | 81 | Transmission | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 Golf | 63 | Engine | 6 | 2 |
| 2018 Golf | 29 | Fuel system | 6 | 0 |
| 2017 Golf | 117 | Fuel system | 5 | 3 |
| 2016 Golf | 85 | Fuel system | 9 | 1 |
| 2015 Golf | 131 | Engine | 12 | 7 |
| 2013 Golf | 43 | Fuel system | 5 | 2 |
| 2012 Golf | 48 | Fuel system | 6 | 4 |
| 2011 Golf | 110 | Fuel system | 6 | 4 |
| 2010 Golf | 69 | Fuel system | 4 | 3 |
| 2004 Golf | 28 | Fuel system | 2 | 3 |
| 2003 Golf | 26 | Air bags | 2 | 0 |
| 2002 Golf | 74 | Air bags | 3 | 2 |
| 2001 Golf | 116 | Air bags | 5 | 4 |
| 2000 Golf | 88 | Visibility and wipers | 5 | 3 |
76 recalls in total across these years. Years with fewer than 25 complaints have no separate page.
Questions about the Volkswagen Golf
- What years of the Volkswagen Golf have the most problems?
- By owner complaints to NHTSA: 2015 (131), 2017 (117), 2001 (116).
- What is the most common problem with the Volkswagen Golf?
- Across all model years, owners complain most about the fuel system (252), engine (248), air bags (164).
- Which Volkswagen Golf years have the fewest complaints?
- Among model years at least four years old: 2008 (1), 2007 (2), 2009 (3). Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold, so compare with sales before you decide.