2017 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 19%of 73 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 11,266miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the visibility of the 2017 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack, 19% of the 73 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 11,266 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.
“I have water leaking from the sun roof coming down to the floor, now my windows fog up with any precipitation in the interior of the glass. Also made all my sensors fail, ABS, traction control, tire pressure monitor, and airbags were stated 'failed' upon engine start. Vehicle was stationary at our house.”
NHTSA complaint #11222846, filed 2019-06, 6,000 miles“The car is one year old, and the panoramic sunroof is leaking. I contacted vw and scheduled an appointment. They will need to have the car in the shop to see if it is a structural issue. The water is coming in on the driver's side and on the center console above all of the electrical (lights, switches for sunroof, etc) components. The windshield stays fogged up when driving because of all of the moisture in the cabin. This affects visibility. Vw should recall this vehicle to repair. A rental car will be costly, and vw has offered no loaner to me.”
NHTSA complaint #11115725, filed 2018-08, 25,000 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“The vehicle was stationary. Following rain, water leaked into the car from the panoramic roof at the a-, b-, and c-pillars and rear hatch on both the driver and passenger sides of the car. Water dripped from the dash onto the front foot wells. Water entering the pillars could come into contact with pillar-mounted airbags and with electrical controls and systems mounted in the dash.”
NHTSA complaint #11101498, filed 2018-06, 2,200 miles“Sunroof leaking causes excessive moisture interior of vehicle specifically on windshield and inside of windows. Windshield fogging problem on start up and is exasperated in heavy rain while driving highway speeds, more moisture gets into car. Sunroof drain holes are not clogged as vehicle is less than 4 months old. Water evidence is seen as stains down both 'a' pillars and headliner above passenger and driver front side windows.”
NHTSA complaint #11097329, filed 2018-05, 1,700 milesRelated service bulletins
- 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…
- 10250763Feb 27, 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. Updated…
- 10250762Feb 27, 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. Updated…
- 10249414Jan 18, 2024A/C Compressor leak diagnosis
- 10245617Nov 13, 2023Reporting procedure for A/C compressor replacement regardless of the reason for failure. Update to model year applicability and new warranty GFF labor operation number
- 10243301Sep 28, 2023This Document informs dealers on the Sunroof Class Action Limited Warranty Extension revision. Revised to include info on how to proceed with vehicles not applicable to the…
- 10243298Sep 28, 2023This Document informs dealers on the Sunroof Class Action Limited Warranty Extension FAQ for commonly asked questions. Revised to include info on how to proceed with vehicles not…
- 10241197Aug 22, 2023This Document informs dealers on the Sunroof Class Action Limited Warranty Extension FAQ for commonly asked questions
- 10241196Aug 22, 2023This Document informs dealers on the Sunroof Class Action Limited Warranty Extension
- 10241188Aug 22, 2023Reopening this service action for unrepaired vehicles in order to support a class action settlement.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
Other parts of the 2017 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack
23 complaintsBody and structure
15 complaintsElectrical system
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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