2017 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 21%of 73 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 21,500miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the body and structure of the 2017 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack, 21% of the 73 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 21,500 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“This past spring I noticed the car's headliner was wet and stained. It then began to drip copious amounts of water into the vehicle during heavy rainstorms. The car is only a year and a half old and has 20,000 miles. But there are water stains everywhere and it will be a mold issue soon, I'm afraid. Took it to the dealer, the car is under warranty. They said it's a maintenance issue, not a warranty issue because the drains that release the water from sunroof are all blocked with debris. …”
NHTSA complaint #11230797, filed 2019-07, 20,000 miles“On or about 6.13.2019, my 2017 vw Golf Alltrack se leaked water through the light in the roof, behind the visor (driver's side) while stationary. Each time the headliner was stained, water sat in the light and it leaked all over my lap. As of 6.11.2020, it is still leaking. This appears to be a known issue and a class action suit is pending. Vw claims this is a repair defect, not a manufacture defect and only offers to cover 75% of a $12k repair on a vehicle that has 34k miles, been mostly garage kept or covered and all maintenance completed only at vw dealerships. …”
NHTSA complaint #11339536, filed 2020-07, 34,000 miles“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 uploaded was following a rainstorm on 4/11/2021.”
NHTSA complaint #11407718, filed 2021-04, 30,000 miles“Panoramic sunroof leaks water into interior, causing condensation on all interior glass and making it difficult/impossible to see out. There is so much condensation that AC/defrost settings cannot remove it in a timely manner. It takes so long that one tries to drive even before full outward vision has been restored, increasing risk greatly.”
NHTSA complaint #11173521, filed 2019-02, 1,100 miles“Vehicle was stationary while being washed. Water leaking into the interior through the headliner on both the right and left sides behind the panoramic roof. Concerned for mold, electrical component damage. Could also be further safety issue if this happens when in motion.”
NHTSA complaint #11397212, filed 2021-02, 40,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11010024Oct 30, 2024Lack of paint under roof
- 11008846Sep 12, 2024Wind & Water Leak Checking
- 10252087Mar 26, 2024In some sunroof-equipped vehicles, the front sunroof drains can become blocked with moist debris. If this happens, water could leak into the passenger compartment. Expiration…
- 10232117Feb 20, 2023Strut or Shock leak assessment.
- 10220342Sep 6, 2022update to required vehicle wash shampoo.
- 10206817Jan 5, 2022Water under transportation wrapping appears as paint defect. Update model year applicability.
- 10185665Jan 14, 2021Body surfaces (engine compartment and underside of hood) are not directly visible (exposed) therefore do not match exterior paint finish.
- 10183509Nov 17, 2020Update to include additional components in parts table.
- 10182514Nov 4, 2020Update to model and model year applicability and remove WISE claiming information.
- 10180556Sep 25, 2020Updated to include additional models and model year applicability.
Body and structure: other model years
Other parts of the 2017 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack
23 complaintsElectrical system
14 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
14 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsEngine
7 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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