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Volkswagen Golf AlltrackModel year report

2019 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack Problems

Complaints
19filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
1,928miles, 6 complaints with mileage
Recalls
31 do-not-drive
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
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 2019 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 19 consumer complaints for the 2019 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack. The part named most often is electrical system, with 6 complaints (32% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain (4) and brakes (3). 6 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 1,928 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns (1 marked do-not-drive) and 310 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the switch and 49 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Transmission and drivetrain complaints overlap with 16 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.

Also reported: Vehicle speed control (1), Wheels (1).

Example complaints

Electrical system: “Key fob left on top of car while trying to put car seat in, which allowed car to start (push to start) and move, however keys fell off car during movement. When done while parked this will normally lead to a beeping sound and a warning that there is no longer a key in proximity, and two big yellow lights come up on the dashboard. However, as the key fell off the roof when the car was already in gear/moving, no warning sound or dashboard light came up (car acted as if everything was normal even though there was no longer a key in range). …”

NHTSA complaint #11386904, filed 2021-01, 4,500 miles

Transmission and drivetrain: “Issue with automatic dsg transmission after 3 days of ownership and 182 miles on the odometer. Issue first happened while accelerating from a stop at a traffic light after it turned green. After shifting from 1st to 2nd the car lost power, free rev'd and after approximately 5 seconds was able to engage 2nd gear quite roughly. Presented an error message that stated transmission in emergency mode: reverse not available. Pulled into a parking lot under it's own power and power cycled the ignition. Error cleared, no warning lights at that point. …”

NHTSA complaint #11323353, filed 2020-05, 182 miles

Brakes: “The plastic button for the hand brake/ parking brake pops out of the handle which then causes the brake to release. VW has replaced the part under warranty 2 times since I purchased the vehicle. In my case the second time it happened the car popped out of gear and struck 2 cars across the street from my driveway. Dealer states its a common issue. But Volkswagen has done nothing to correct the issue other than replacing the hand brake repeatedly on the cars. It's a major safety issue in my opinion. …”

NHTSA complaint #11455944, filed 2022-03

Engine: “While driving, all vehicle gauges and HVAC suddenly stopped working. Car beeped, and screen said pull over safely (or something like that), and then said Check starter system . Turned car off, and then eventually it turned back on. Same thing happened again, but I was able to continue driving (engine kept running), with no HVAC, no speedometer, no tachometer, nothing. I don't know if turn signals or exterior lights were working.”

NHTSA complaint #11539008, filed 2023-08

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 6 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 270 and 4,500 miles.

100%0–100%10–250%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (6 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 1,928 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

20202021202220236202420252026
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2019 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).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Golf Alltrack AWD1.8L 4-cyl6-speed automatic223025$2,700
Golf Alltrack AWD1.8L 4-cyl6-speed manual213024$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

Recall details for the 2019 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack → · Check a 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. 310 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 310 bulletins →

Other model years of the Volkswagen Golf Alltrack

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2019191,9283—25—Stable
2018829,0000—25—Not enough data
20177311,2661—26Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Falling

All Volkswagen Golf Alltrack model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2019 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack have?

NHTSA recorded 19 consumer complaints for the 2019 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2019 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack is reported most often?

Electrical system is named most often, in 6 complaints (32% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain with 4.

Has the 2019 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack been recalled?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year, 1 of them with a do-not-drive advisory. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2019 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack get?

The EPA rates the 2019 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 2019 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack reported?

Among the 6 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 1,928 miles and the middle half falls between 270 and 4,500 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.