Volkswagen Golf
Owner complaints to NHTSA for model years 2012–2023, the systems they concern and the trouble codes owners quote. Engines are from fueleconomy.gov.
Owner complaints653
Model year with most complaints2017
Crashes · fires · injuries reported21 · 4 · 31
Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | Engines | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 48 | 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Diesel, Turbo; 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo; 5 cyl, 2.5 L | |
| 2013 | 43 | 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Diesel, Turbo; 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo; 5 cyl, 2.5 L | |
| 2014 | 12 | 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Diesel, Turbo; 5 cyl, 2.5 L | |
| 2015 | 131 | 4 cyl, 1.8 L, Turbo; 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Diesel, Turbo; 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | |
| 2016 | 85 | 4 cyl, 1.8 L, Turbo; 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | |
| 2017 | 190 | 4 cyl, 1.8 L, Turbo; 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | |
| 2018 | 38 | 4 cyl, 1.8 L, Turbo; 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | |
| 2019 | 82 | 4 cyl, 1.4 L, Turbo; 4 cyl, 1.8 L, Turbo; 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | |
| 2020 | 6 | 4 cyl, 1.4 L, Turbo | |
| 2021 | 7 | 4 cyl, 1.4 L, Turbo | |
| 2023 | 11 | 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo |
Most reported systems
| System | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion system | 142 | |
| Engine | 141 | |
| Unknown or other | 98 | |
| Electrical system | 88 | |
| Air bags | 76 | |
| Power train | 67 | |
| Structure | 52 | |
| Service brakes | 33 | |
| Suspension | 31 | |
| Steering | 25 |
Generic codes owners quote
| Code | Meaning | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| U0103 | Lost Communication With Gear Shift Control Module A | 2 |
| P2015 | Intake Manifold Runner Position Sensor/Switch Circuit Range/Performance (Bank 1) | 1 |
| P0106 | Manifold Absolute Pressure/Barometric Pressure Sensor Circuit Range/Performance | 1 |
| P060C | Internal Control Module Main Processor Performance | 1 |
| P0914 | Gear Shift Position Circuit A | 1 |
| P0461 | Fuel Level Sensor A Circuit Range/Performance | 1 |
| P0456 | EVAP System Leak Detected (very small leak) | 1 |
| P0111 | Intake Air Temperature Sensor 1 Circuit Range/Performance Bank 1 | 1 |
A complaint can list several systems. Counts are for the US market; more complaints can simply mean more cars sold.