2018 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack Problems
- Complaints
- 8filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 29,000miles, 3 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —no overall rating published
- EPA fuel economy
- 25 mpgcombined, 1.8L 4-cyl AWD · 22 city / 30 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2018 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 2018 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack. The part named most often is forward collision avoidance, with 3 complaints (38% of the total), followed by other or unknown (2) and body and structure (2). 3 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 29,000 miles. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 311 technical service bulletins for this model year. Forward collision avoidance complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part. Other or unknown complaints overlap with 38 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Other or unknown2 25%
- Body and structure2 25%
- Engine1 13%
Example complaints
Forward collision avoidance: “Automatic emergency braking system engages without cause or warning. At both slow and moderate speeds with no obstacle in front of car. Risk of causing a rear-end accident very high. Dealership ran diagnostic and found nothing. Recommends disabling system if issue persists.”
NHTSA complaint #11395424, filed 2021-02, 29,000 milesOther or unknown: “We were driving on the highway when the sunroof exploded. There were 4 of us in the car and none of us recalls anything striking the sunroof. Glass exploded wverywhere.”
NHTSA complaint #11508588, filed 2023-02Engine: “Volkswagen Wastegate Turbo Failure / design flaw and “wrongfully and intentionally” concealed a defect from consumers that could cause their vehicle’s engine turbocharger to fail prematurely at any time. Drivers have been unfairly forced to pay thousands out of pocket to repair and my estimate from a VW. dealer is: $4199.21 and I had to pay a $200 diagnostic fee. This is a major safety issue for the vehicle will lag and not accelerate. There is a class action lawsuit filed and settled but I cannot get Volkswagen to help me.”
NHTSA complaint #11661666, filed 2025-05Mileage when problems were reported
100% of the 3 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 11,200 and 37,500 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 2018 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golf Alltrack AWD | 1.8L 4-cyl | 6-speed automatic | 22 | 30 | 25 | $2,700 |
| Golf Alltrack AWD | 1.8L 4-cyl | 6-speed manual | 21 | 30 | 24 | $2,800 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2018 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 311 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11038146Sep 17, 2026Engine. Suggested fuel additive
- 11038143Sep 9, 2026Other or unknown. This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
- 11036878Aug 27, 2026Brakes. Repair or Replace Information
- 11036874Aug 10, 2026Transmission and drivetrain. Replacement instruction
- 11036868Aug 6, 2026Other or unknown. Permission to change Daily Order upgraded to RED Order
- 11036870Aug 4, 2026Other or unknown. Differences between a leak and seepage
- 11035772Jul 15, 2026Electrical system. This 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 issue: DA 0019…
- 11035762Jul 9, 2026Engine. Oil Consumption Measurement and Electronic Oil Consumption Measurement
- 11034614Jun 18, 2026Engine. Instruction, how to lubicate engine before initial start.
- 11034613Jun 18, 2026Engine. Lubricating engine components before reassembly.
Other model years of the Volkswagen Golf Alltrack
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 19 | 1,928 | 3 | — | 25 | — | Stable |
| 2018 | 8 | 29,000 | 0 | — | 25 | — | Not enough data |
| 2017 | 73 | 11,266 | 1 | — | 26 | Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years) | Falling |
All Volkswagen Golf Alltrack model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2018 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack have?
NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 2018 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2018 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack is reported most often?
Forward collision avoidance is named most often, in 3 complaints (38% of the total), followed by other or unknown with 2.
Has the 2018 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2018 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack get?
The EPA rates the 2018 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack (Golf Alltrack, 1.8L 4-cyl) at 25 mpg combined, 22 city and 30 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,700 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 2018 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack reported?
Among the 3 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 29,000 miles and the middle half falls between 11,200 and 37,500 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
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. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.