2017 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 10%of 73 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 13,711miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the engine of the 2017 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack, 10% of the 73 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 13,711 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Vehicle is a 2017 vw Golf Alltrack s with a 6-speed manual transmission; less than 2 weeks old with ~400 miles on odometer and a little over 1/4 tank of 87-octane gasoline. Issue occurred at approximately 10pm on august 25th, 2017. Vehicle was accelerating away from a red light at a highway intersection crossing on a slight downhill grade. Manual transmission was shifted from 1st into 2nd gear during acceleration, and the vehicle promptly lost engine power, power steering and brakes near the middle of the intersection. …”
NHTSA complaint #11019841, filed 2017-08, 422 miles“I've been experiencing a recurring issue with my vehicle where the EPC light frequently activates. When this happens, the car significantly reduces its speed, making it difficult to drive safely. I've noticed this situation over the past six to eight months, and it typically requires me to pull over. After turning off the vehicle multiple times, I'm usually able to reset it and drive normally again. I'm seeking advice on how to address this problem effectively.”
NHTSA complaint #11635575, filed 2025-01“Turbo Wastegate actuator rod/flap failure/seizure. VW dealership & Independent service center both diagnosed the issue as a seized wastegate actuator flap/rod. This is due to poor design and is a common issue on all 2015-2020 VW/Audi 1.8l TSI engines. This issue causes intermittent engine codes for low boost related codes. P00AF00 and similar codes without warning. A key cycle usually temporarily fixes the problem until under boost again. This prevents safe operation of the vehicle while on highways and freeways. …”
NHTSA complaint #11579405, filed 2024-03Related service bulletins
- 11038146Sep 17, 2026Suggested fuel additive
- 11035762Jul 9, 2026Oil Consumption Measurement and Electronic Oil Consumption Measurement
- 11034614Jun 18, 2026Instruction, how to lubicate engine before initial start.
- 11034613Jun 18, 2026Lubricating engine components before reassembly.
- 11034617Jun 4, 2026Volkswagen Engine Oil Standards
- 11030847Mar 27, 2026This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: A software fix is needed to correct the…
- 11025438Oct 29, 2025Turbocharger repair or replace due to stuck wastegate.
- 11025452Oct 17, 2025Coolant Bleed Procedure
- 11025437Oct 14, 2025G12Evo can now be mixed with previous coolants.
- 11025430Oct 14, 2025Engine misfire diagnostic aid.
Engine: other model years
Other parts of the 2017 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack
23 complaintsBody and structure
15 complaintsElectrical system
14 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
14 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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