2017 Volkswagen Golf Sportswagen Problems
- Complaints
- 5filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 10,250miles, 4 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2017 Volkswagen Golf Sportswagen (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2017 Volkswagen Golf Sportswagen. The part named most often is engine, with 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by air bags (1) and electrical system (1). 4 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 10,250 miles. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 57 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine complaints overlap with 5 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.
- Engine2 40%
- Air bags1 20%
- Electrical system1 20%
- Fuel system1 20%
- Other or unknown1 20%
- Steering1 20%
- Wheels1 20%
Example complaints
Engine: “Car shuddered and lost speed while turning on a city street.. Epc light came on. Dealer ran diagnostic and said there was a cylinder problem and then said problem was resolved with a software update. This is a brand new car only 5,000 miles. I am skeptical this was just a software issue given all the reports I have read of other vw drivers having this same epc and shuddering issue and they have lost ability to accelerate and sometimes lost all power and breaking ability on the highway. I am scared for myself and my child.”
NHTSA complaint #11083269, filed 2018-04, 5,800 milesMileage when problems were reported
100% of the 4 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 6,000 and 14,500 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2017 Volkswagen Golf Sportswagen 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. 57 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 10159814May 6, 2019Equipment. Campaign Reminder Communication. Also includes: 1998-2004 Beetle, 2003-2004 Beetle Convertible, 2019 Beetle Convertible, 1994-2004 Eurovan, 1994-2004 Golf, 1994-2004 Jetta, 2001-2004 Jetta Wagon…
- 10159497Apr 29, 2019Equipment. Adhesive circular. Note: also includes 2004 Golf, Jetta, Passat, Touareg, GTI,
- 10159010Mar 27, 2019Equipment. The part number listed in the document is to be returned if it meets the criteria provided.
- 10158514Feb 27, 2019Engine cooling. Gasoline Engine Misfire Diagnosis document
- 10158529Feb 19, 2019Electrical system. Battery Testing and Charging instruction. Updated to include model year 2019 applicability.
- 10157830Sep 15, 2017Transmission and drivetrain. Update to model year applicability and existing tip for Dual clutch basic settings procedure.
- 10157829Sep 15, 2017Transmission and drivetrain. Update model year applicability and existing tip for transmission basic settings direction.
- 10157304Sep 15, 2017Transmission and drivetrain. Update to model year applicability and existing tip for Dual clutch basic settings procedure.
- 10157303Sep 15, 2017Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment. Update model year applicability and existing tip for transmission basic settings direction.
- 10157831Sep 1, 2017Electrical system. Update to existing information to address phone concerns via bluetooth resulting from saved emoji information
Other model years of the Volkswagen Golf Sportswagen
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 5 | 10,250 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2016 | 5 | 39,500 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2015 | 5 | 39,200 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Volkswagen Golf Sportswagen model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2017 Volkswagen Golf Sportswagen have?
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2017 Volkswagen Golf Sportswagen as of Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2017 Volkswagen Golf Sportswagen is reported most often?
Engine is named most often, in 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by air bags with 1.
Has the 2017 Volkswagen Golf Sportswagen 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.
At what mileage are problems with the 2017 Volkswagen Golf Sportswagen reported?
Among the 4 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 10,250 miles and the middle half falls between 6,000 and 14,500 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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.