2019 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 21%of 19 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 3,841miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2019 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack, 21% of the 19 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 3,841 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.
“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“The transmission lurches and studders at stops with roughly 60K miles on it. The dealer believes it to be the mechatronic unit. I am put at risk because the car begins to move, stops, and then begins again moving. Cars behind me may believe I am accelerating from a stop and rear end me. There are no warning lamps, messages, or anything whatsoever, the issue generates no codes for dealer techs to diagnose.”
NHTSA complaint #11709174, filed 2026-01Related service bulletins
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- 11025440Oct 14, 2025Cautions about using aftermarket transmission flush machines and aftermarket transmission fluids.
- 11025439Oct 9, 2025Diagnosing Manual Transmission Noise
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- 11014950Feb 12, 2025CV Boot replacement
- 11008861Sep 17, 2024Fluid requirements
- 11008851Sep 17, 2024Engine Misfire Diagnostic Aid
- 11008860Sep 11, 2024Manual transmission noise diagnosing
- 10218953Aug 25, 2022Manual transmission noise diagnostic assistance
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 4 | 21% |
| 2017 | 8 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2019 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack
6 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsForward collision avoidance
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2019 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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