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2015 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen Other or unknown Problems

Complaints
12about this part
Share
20%of 59 total for the year
Median mileage
52,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2015 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen, 20% of the 59 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 52,000 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.

“This car was purchased as a certified vehicle after receiving the emissions fix. After less than 10,000 miles and only one year of ownership, all my dashboard warning lights came on (including airbag error) and the floor mats were soaked when I started my car after a severe rain storm. I was told the sunroof drains were plugged and caused the electrical issues. The drain being plugged with debris is considered an external factor and therefore the repairs are not covered by the warranty of this certified car. …”

NHTSA complaint #11299655, filed 2020-01, 29,735 miles

“Just in front of the shifter and behind the center storage console, metallic trim on plastic peeled up leaving a razor sharp edge. I did not see this defect. As I pulled my keys out of the console, the smallest finger on my right hand was badly sliced, causing quite a lot of bleeding. Had I been driving at the time, this could have caused an accident because of the surprise, pain, amount of blood and the distraction caused by those things. Fortunately, I had just parked at my home and was able to run inside and stanch the blood flow.”

NHTSA complaint #11129543, filed 2018-09, 9,500 miles

“The vehicle infotainment system has become unusable (screen distortion) affecting tire pressure monitor, backup camera, traction control settings (preventing emissions inspection), service notifications and other vehicle systems only accessible through this unit. Dealer offered little assistance. System has theft protection making the dealer the only method of repair. Dealer refused to unlock a used component that could fix the problem.”

NHTSA complaint #11349976, filed 2020-08, 47,000 miles

“Clock spring failed at 52,000 miles--affecting both the airbag and horn. Vw refused to reimburse me for the repair, despite their clock spring recall on multiple vw models, that was initiated by NHTSA investigation.”

NHTSA complaint #11181182, filed 2019-02, 52,000 miles

“Gearshift surround has foil plating over plastic. Plating flakes off at entry point to storage cubby causing razor cuts in hand and fingers. This can happen whether driving or stationary.”

NHTSA complaint #11330850, filed 2020-06, 60,040 miles

Related service bulletins

Other or unknown: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2019218%
2018325%
2017513%
20161020%
20151220%

Other parts of the 2015 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen

Electrical system
18 complaints
Air bags
14 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
6 complaints
Engine
5 complaints
Steering
5 complaints
Body and structure
5 complaints
Suspension
5 complaints
Brakes
3 complaints
Vehicle speed control
3 complaints
Fuel system
2 complaints
Back-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaints
Engine cooling
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2015 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen

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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